Episode
718 Building Human Connection in a Digital World with Dan Schawbel
53:02
Published: Mon Nov 12 2018
Description
HUMAN CONNECTION IS THE MOST POWERFUL. We have thousands of “friends” on social media. But how many people could you actually call in a time of need? Technology is becoming a larger and larger part of our life, but it’s causing us to be more isolated. We have to work hard to continue to build actual human connections. Otherwise, life has no meaning. On today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I talk about all the ways that technology is affecting us in the workplace with a friend who has done tons of research on the subject: Dan Schawbel. Dan Schawbel is a New York Times bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, Fortune 500 consultant, TV personality, keynote speaker, career and workplace expert & startup advisor. His mission in life is to support his generation from student to CEO. Dan says that we have to use technology to create more face-to-face interactions. The more people form relationships at work, the more collaborative and happy they will be. So get ready to learn how to create more connection in the workplace and in life on Episode 718. Some questions I ask: Why don’t people build better relationships at work? (13:59) What do you think every work environment should have? (18:33) What is the ideal workweek? (27:27) Why is it hard to find good people to hire? (34:14) What could you be doing better at in your company? (37:56) How do you deal with employees who are entitled? (40:37) In this episode you will learn: Why it’s important to have a good work environment (13:05) Why companies should have therapists in-house (17:25) What you should have everyone do in a meeting (19:24) Why you should hire for personality (23:17) How AI is going to affect the workplace in the future (24:05) The four things everyone is looking for in a job (29:20) The number one way to have a healthier work environment (36:29)
Chapters
Learn how to use digital tools to deepen connections and optimize your work environment with a good attitude.
00:00 - 03:48 (03:48)
Summary
Learn how to use digital tools to deepen connections and optimize your work environment with a good attitude. Having faith in people and giving them the right tools can lead to wonderful things.
Episode718 Building Human Connection in a Digital World with Dan Schawbel
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Researchers have conducted surveys on over 90,000 people in 20 countries and interviewed over 2000 people to understand the process of making long-term friendships.
03:48 - 10:21 (06:33)
Summary
Researchers have conducted surveys on over 90,000 people in 20 countries and interviewed over 2000 people to understand the process of making long-term friendships.
Episode718 Building Human Connection in a Digital World with Dan Schawbel
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Creating a safe and healthy work environment is crucial because it affects our personal lives, including our happiness and engagement with work.
10:21 - 14:51 (04:29)
Summary
Creating a safe and healthy work environment is crucial because it affects our personal lives, including our happiness and engagement with work. Studies show that a disengaged workforce is prevalent worldwide, and fostering open communication where people feel comfortable sharing emotions, ideas, and risks is crucial for creating a healthy work environment.
Episode718 Building Human Connection in a Digital World with Dan Schawbel
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Utilizing artificial intelligence to automate administrative work can increase productivity, engagement, and allow employees to focus on work with a greater impact on the company and customers in the market.
14:51 - 19:06 (04:15)
Summary
Utilizing artificial intelligence to automate administrative work can increase productivity, engagement, and allow employees to focus on work with a greater impact on the company and customers in the market.
Episode718 Building Human Connection in a Digital World with Dan Schawbel
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Understanding human psychology and creating connections among employees is crucial for a successful workplace.
19:08 - 24:11 (05:03)
Summary
Understanding human psychology and creating connections among employees is crucial for a successful workplace. Empathizing and supporting employees can lead to better job performance and increased job satisfaction.
Episode718 Building Human Connection in a Digital World with Dan Schawbel
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The discussion centers around fair pay and ideal work hours.
24:11 - 28:02 (03:50)
Summary
The discussion centers around fair pay and ideal work hours. People are more likely to discuss their salaries now and people need to have the balance of money and time to be truly happy.
Episode718 Building Human Connection in a Digital World with Dan Schawbel
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The book encourages people to balance their technological interactions with human connections, reminding readers that technology should not be a replacement for personal relationships.
28:02 - 31:03 (03:01)
Summary
The book encourages people to balance their technological interactions with human connections, reminding readers that technology should not be a replacement for personal relationships. Working from home and using technology can still lead to authentic human connections.
Episode718 Building Human Connection in a Digital World with Dan Schawbel
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The former head of people operations at Google discusses the challenge of hiring good people, noting that different people want different things from work and not everyone believes in the same mission.
31:03 - 33:15 (02:12)
Summary
The former head of people operations at Google discusses the challenge of hiring good people, noting that different people want different things from work and not everyone believes in the same mission.
Episode718 Building Human Connection in a Digital World with Dan Schawbel
PodcastThe School of Greatness
By showing up regularly and going all in, it's possible to build a strong network and excel in your career.
33:15 - 40:38 (07:22)
Summary
By showing up regularly and going all in, it's possible to build a strong network and excel in your career. This requires adding value to the people you work with and putting in a lot of hard work.
Episode718 Building Human Connection in a Digital World with Dan Schawbel
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The key to success lies in trying out different things to find out what works for you and then putting in the work to develop those skill sets.
40:38 - 45:53 (05:14)
Summary
The key to success lies in trying out different things to find out what works for you and then putting in the work to develop those skill sets. Author Dan Schabel shares tips on how to create connections in the age of isolation and provides insights on how to manage remote workers in his book, "Back to Human".