In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, I’m joined by Steven Van Cohen, a Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author and Partner at SyncLX. Steven brings valuable insights from his extensive experience as a leadership consultant, particularly in the context of creating cohesive teams and addressing workplace loneliness.

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Episode highlights

00:00 - Episode Highlight

00:23 - Welcoming Steven Van Cohen

00:31 - Steve’s Journey in Leadership and HR Consulting

03:26 - The Role of Pandemic in Workplace Dynamics

04:52 - Addressing Workplace Loneliness

06:45 - Awareness of Loneliness in the Workplace

08:59 - The Science Behind Loneliness

10:13 - Major Factors Driving Workplace Loneliness

12:27 - Communication vs. Connection in Remote Work

13:23 - Structured Time for Team Bonding

15:50 - The ‘Boosters and Blockers’ Exercise

16:23 - The Significance Effect in Leadership

18:27 - Practical Examples of the Significance Effect

20:31 - The Power of Recognition and ‘Crush Sessions’

21:30 - Simple, Impactful Strategies for Connection

23:34 - The Role of Energy and Emotions in Connection

25:54 - Influencing Through Vulnerability

28:23 - Effectively Communicating in Leadership

30:08 - Promoting Collaborative Problem-Solving

32:27 - Where to Grab a Copy of the Book

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