Dealing with loneliness

Everybody feels lonely sometimes. But only few of us are aware how important this feeling was for our ancestors – and that our modern world can turn it into something that really hurts us. Why do we feel this way and what can we do about it?

Empathetic listening

Use empathetic listening and questioning to allow you to develop and enhance relationships with a stronger understanding of what is being conveyed.

Make someone feel heard

To gain real respect from your team you need to ensure that you are actively listening to them, both to what they say and don’t say.

Fear and Change

Sudden change can evoke fear. People fear change that threatens them, such as those who have become good at what they do over a long timeframe and fear that this will set them back. When we introduce change, we should consider the emotional response and give space for people to process.

Trust – The future of remote work

Trust is vital to any team’s success but trust can’t be built during meetings or work calls. Trust is built when we’re able to connect on a personal level in-between and outside our normal work obligations. That’s why it’s even harder for virtual and remote teams. So, it’s vital that we create spaces (or schedule Zoom calls) that are dedicated to simply spending time together.