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- Did you know that putting human connection at the heart of your business can actually be your greatest competitive advantage?
- Have you ever wondered why certain small, daily rituals can significantly improve your team's performance and job satisfaction?
- What if you could create a workplace where productivity and deep personal connection aren't just compatible, but actually drive each other?
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Key Takeaways from Bring Your Human to Work
- Discover why encouraging employees to bring their authentic selves to work boosts both staff retention and customer satisfaction.
- Learn how to use authentic storytelling to clearly communicate your brand's core values to new hires and showcase your company's human side.
- Understand how using technology to automate repetitive tasks actually frees your employees to have more meaningful, tailored interactions with customers.
- Find out how to design purpose-driven meetings that eliminate wasted time by directly aligning with your organization's core values.
- Master the art of inclusive meetings by rethinking your physical workspace, such as using round tables, to prevent a few individuals from dominating the conversation.
Learning Tools
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Mind Map
Bring Your Human to Work
Authenticity & Identity
Merge Personal and Professional
Power of Storytelling
Technology & Human Touch
Balance Efficiency and Connection
Invisible Technology
Purposeful Meetings
Align with Values
Optimize Dynamics
Holistic Employee Wellness
Business Benefits
Beyond Gym Memberships
Community & Giving Back
Impact on Employees
Authentic Philanthropy
Rest & Disconnection
Value of Downtime
Digital Detox
Gratitude & Office Relationships
Showing Appreciation
Fostering Intimacy
Quiz — Test Your Understanding
Question 1 of 8
What is a primary benefit of encouraging employees to bring their authentic selves to work, according to Harvard Business School research?
Bring Your Human to Work — Full Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Recommendation
Chapter 2: Being your authentic self at work is beneficial for both you and your company.
Chapter 3: Maintaining a human touch is vital in today’s brave new world of technology too.
Chapter 4: Plan your meetings carefully to make them more productive.
Chapter 5: Backing your employees’ wellness provides a wide array of benefits.
Chapter 6: When your company supports the broader community, everyone benefits.
Chapter 7: To be truly productive, you may have to take a break from, well, being productive.
Chapter 8: Create a connection by saying “thank you.”
Bring Your Human to Work Summary & Overview
Bring Your Human to Work (2018) explores how organizations can put human connection at the center of their business. It outlines the benefits, both financial and social, of encouraging better communication and deeper relationships between coworkers.
Who Should Listen to Bring Your Human to Work?
- Anyone seeking a greater connection with their coworkers
- Business leaders looking for fresh insights
- Managers wanting to inspire their direct reports
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