In the first article in this series, I spent a good deal of space explaining the context with a dramatized example of the difficulty people have talking with – not to or at– each other. Just focusing on the obvious symptoms won’t provide the necessary deeper mind and behavior changes that identifying and dealing with the root causes can bring. READ ON for some questions to get at the root causes.
Both the current degree of societal divisiveness and awkwardness since pandemic times have raised my level of urgency for speaking out and writing about this dilemma. I was recently sparked by a fascinating play I saw called “American Rot” in New York at La Mama. After viewing it, I remarked that the play portrays how people of many differences cannot talk civilly or at all with each other anymore. I was asked why that is. This is the first of a series I am writing to attempt to answer and change the conversation.
Trust has gone missing, seemingly in every sector, everywhere.
The Harris Poll and U.S. News & World Report found a majority of respondents said the most sought-after trait in leaders is trustworthiness (including: honesty, transparency, reliability, ethics, respect) despite political and demographic differences. Read On for details about the challenges with some ominous stats.
https://youcantgoogleit.com/blog/2024/can-we-live-in-a-world-without-trust-part-i
https://youcantgoogleit.com/blog/2024/the-secrets-to-relevance-at-work-at-any-age-part-two
If work as we know it is broken, as a large part of the talentforce seems to believe, how do we fix it? In the majority of organizations, the relationship between employer and employees is “strained,” if not painful or toxic. Mostly we point to symptoms. Solutions lie in identifying and addressing root causes.
https://youcantgoogleit.com/blog/2023/how-to-fix-broken-work-starting-now
This is a time in the calendar to think about the past year, a new year coming on, and possible changes. These questions apply to both work and your life outside of work, how you relate to others, and how you relate to yourself. Ponder as you look back and forward.
Extensive research has found that connection is the #1 human need. Connection has broken down owing to physical separation as well as the divisiveness of today’s society and fears such as lack of psychological safety. Many have lost the skill during pandemic restrictions times. That needs to be rectified. Cross-generational conversation, connection and relationship building is a key ingredient to fulfill the desire for belonging. Read on for some tips to reach out and bridge the gap.
https://youcantgoogleit.com/blog/2022/feeling-disconnected-what-to-do-now