The opposite of loneliness and isolation is belonging. Belonging looks different to each of us and we can belong in several spaces at the same time. I was recently in London and my younger brother happened to be there at the same time. Our scheduled aligned so we were able to spend a day together walking, laughing, talking and making time to visit a gravely ill family friend. As we explored the city where we lived as teenagers and where my brother later spent much of his

Recently a friend sent me a photo of a slide from a presentation she attended at a conference. The slide shared statistics about joy at work. It got me thinking again about the work I have been doing, the reading I have been doing and the way I have been writing and speaking about joy. As often happens, I found myself reflecting on joy in two ways. What does it look like personally? And what does it look like professionally? As I sat with the professional side of that que

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Earlier today, I sat down to watch a podcast interview featuring a good friend. But just before it began, I was side-tracked by an image...

Are you feeling a sense of disconnection, or do you know someone who might be struggling with loneliness? Whether you’re seeking...

In a recent blog post, I discussed the importance of fostering a sense of belonging and connection in a workplace that incorporates AI...