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Steven Van Cohen believes social disconnection is a silent epidemic in the workplace. Steven, best-selling author and connection expert, joins host Nikki Lewallen Gregory to dive into the importance of fostering authentic connections in the workplace. This conversation traverses the landscape of employee engagement, revealing how a focus on intentionality in relationships boosts performance and well-being. Steven brings to the table personal stories, strategies for enhancing team cohesion through impactful engagement initiatives such as impact lunches, and insights on the importance of recognizing individual behavior and love languages. He cites clients like Netflix and Core Mining as exemplars in creating culture-rich onboarding and check-in processes. Additional Resources: Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Connect with Steven on LinkedIn Check out LessLonely.com

In this episode we delve into the crucial topic of team dynamics, uncovering how loneliness can silently sabotage your team and your mission --- and what you can do about it.  Steven Van Cohen is a global leadership consultant, executive coach, and best-selling author. He has spent over a decade working with large companies to improve their worker well-being, reduce employee isolation, and boost team belonging.  He joins us to explore the epidemic of loneliness, how it is impacting your nonprofit, and what you can do to build a culture of togetherness that leads to a productive, high performing, and connected team.  Links mentioned: LessLonely.com  Looking for more? Check out these amazing episodes: Preserving Your Office Culture with Pareen Kohlhaas on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website with show notes Maximize Your Employee Engagement and Retention with Rob Woronoff on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website with show notes

Welcome to an episode with workplace loneliness experts and thought leaders, Ryan Jenkins and Steven Van Cohen. Get Ryan's book here: https://amzn.to/3SOSwiY In this episode, Ryan and Steven discuss a vital, sensitive, and very interesting topic: loneliness. Oftentimes, loneliness and emotional pain is taken lightly compared to physical pain. But physiologically, the effect is nearly the same. The conversation revolved around answering why do we feel lonely and how we can battle and address this issue. Ryan and Steven talked about the significance of awareness, connection, a sense of safety and belonging, and mental health, which largely contributes to resolving loneliness and is the key to developing a healthy personal and professional environment. Ryan Jenkins CSP® (Certified Speaking Professional™) is an internationally recognized keynote speaker and three-time published author. He speaks all over the world to companies such as State Farm, Salesforce, Wells Fargo, FedEx, Liberty Mutual, and John Deere. For a decade, he has been helping organizations create engaged, inclusive, and high-performing teams by lessening worker loneliness and closing generational gaps. Ryan's top-ranked insights have been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and The Wall Street Journal. He is also co-founder of LessLonely.com, the world's first resource fully dedicated to reducing worker isolation and strengthening team connections. Ryan lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife, three children, and yellow Labrador. Steven Van Cohen is a global leadership consultant, author, and executive coach. Steven has spent 12 years working with hundreds of leaders from organizations like Salesforce, The Home Depot, Komatsu, and Bridgestone, helping them improve worker well-being, reduce employee isolation, and boost team belonging. Dubbed "The Leadership Whisperer," Steven has inspired thousands through his workshops, keynotes, and virtual events. He is co-founder of LessLonely.com (the world's first resource for addressing loneliness at work) and CEO of SyncLX (a consultancy that works with many Fortune 500 companies.) Steven holds a Master of Science in Organizational Development from Pepperdine University and a BA from The University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. Steven lives in San Juan Capistrano, CA with his wife and two daughters. Get Ryan & Steven's book here: Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated to All In. Ryan Jenkins & Steven Van Cohen: https://amzn.to/3SOSwiY   Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

We may be more connected than ever before; yet studies show we are also lonelier. Further, research indicates that for the first time, the emerging generation (Gen Z) is feeling more isolated and lonelier than the elderly population, and this was pre-Covid. Ryan Jenkins and Steven Van Cohen share with Kevin that we underestimate how much we need connection. When people show up lonely for work, they are 7x more likely to be disengaged, 5x more likely to miss work, and twice as likely to think about quitting their job. We need to be intentional about our connections and less transactional. This episode was recorded during our Mental Fitness Day, a Virtual LeaderCon event in April 2022. Key Points In this episode, Ryan and Steven discuss loneliness in the workplace.  They share the difference between loneliness and solitude.  They talk about belonging as an antidote to loneliness. Meet Ryan and Steven Name: Ryan Jenkins and Steven Van Cohen   Their Story: Ryan Jenkins, CSP and Steven Van Cohen, MSOD are founders of LessLonely.com, the world's #1 resource for addressing workplace loneliness and creating more belonging at work. They are also the authors of Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams from Isolated to All In. Collectively they have over 20 years of experience helping organizations like Coca-Cola, The Home Depot, State Farm, John Deere, Delta Air Lines and Salesforce improve their teams. Their work has been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, SUCCESS, Inc., and Entrepreneur Magazine. When they are not writing and speaking, you can find them sampling craft beers, attempting to play golf together, and spending quality time with their respective families. Worth Mentioning: 

In the latest episode of Pages of HR, I'm excited to be joined by Ryan Jenkins, co-founder of LessLonely.com, a resource for addressing workplace loneliness and creating more belonging at work. Along with Steven Van Cohen, also co-founder of Lesslonely.com, Ryan recently co-wrote and published "Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated to All In," the world's first book to address workplace loneliness. Listen in as we discuss loneliness, belonging, a four-part framework to help organizations and HR leaders understand and tackle loneliness at work, the importance of being intentional, how to extend pro social behaviors, and much more.

The authors of Connectable, Ryan Jenkins, CSP, and Steven Van Cohen, MSOD, are founders of LessLonely.com, the world's #1 resource for addressing workplace loneliness and creating more belonging at work. Collectively they have over 20 years of experience helping organizations like FedEx, Coca-Cola, The Home Depot, Salesforce, Wells Fargo, State Farm, John Deere, and Delta Air Lines improve their teams. Their work has been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, SUCCESS, Inc., and Entrepreneur Magazine. When they are not writing and speaking, you can find them sampling craft beers, attempting to play golf together, and spending quality time with their respective families. Stay connected with them on social media @RyanAndSteven. Highlights: “One of our primary goals is to destigmatize loneliness, and to make it much more accessible because it's a universal human condition and we all experience it. So it shouldn't be shameful, it's simply a signal.” [8:10] Ryan explains the stigma of loneliness and how he and his co-author, Steven Van Cohen, want to help. “Let's bring the book front and center; Connectable, what's the big idea behind it? It's not just a book about loneliness…is it?” [11:52] Marcel introduces Ryan's book, ready to dive deep about the meaning of loneliness in the workplace.  “Work is the most fertile ground to lessen loneliness because there is routine, and there's meaningful relationships that can occur, there's purpose, there's learning. There's all these loneliness lifelines that we can all grasp onto.” [12:22] Ryan shares the thinking behind his book why connection is important and how work can make the difference. “This is so real for people that are listening, they understand ‘oh this is happening right now'....let's start with the why…why are so many workers suffering right now from loneliness?' [15:00] As Marcel relates the rising loneliness rates to his audience, Ryan explains the big ticket reasons as busyness and social media! “Loneliness was an epidemic pre COVID, and then COVID comes along…BAM...now we're in crisis, there is an increase in loneliness and isolation. People go remote for the first time, they don't know how to manage…that work life blend.” [18:30] Acknowledging the escalation of loneliness caused by the pandemic and the increase of remote work, Marcel challenges how to engage isolated workers.  “If we experience loneliness our reaction should be to reach out and connect with others but what happens is we turn inward and it just creates this downward spiral where we isolate further.” [26:46] In Connectable, Ryan and his co-author share 10 ways to identify signals of loneliness, here he shares a few ways to see this in your co-workers or friends.  “Even as an introvert, you still need to connect as well. It is in your human design to do that.” [32:50] Marcel recognizes that there are some personality types that may be assumed to prefer less connection, but still genuinely benefit from interaction. “Leaders at any level of the organization, one of the best ways is to communicate clearly. Make sure everyone knows what's going on: What we're doing in the organization, why we're doing things in the organization. For every leader, they should make sure that people know how they're fitting into that bigger picture.” [43:30] What can leader's do to create belonging in the work environment? Ryan shares some closing advice for leaders to foster connection in their organizations.  Resources: Less Lonely  Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated to All In 

Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova. Leadership consultant and executive coach, Steven Van Cohen, MSOD, connected with the What's Next! Podcast to discuss his thoughts on workplace loneliness. Along with Ryan Jenkins, he is a co-author of the book Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated to All In which gives insight on how to create meaningful connections within an organization. Dubbed “The Leadership Whisperer,” he's spent more than a decade working alongside leading organizations like Salesforce, Home Depot, Komatsu, Bank of America, CAT, and Blackstone to improve worker well-being, reduce employee isolation and boost team belonging.  Steven is a co-founder of LessLonely.com, the premier resource for addressing workplace loneliness and CEO of SyncLX, a leading consultancy specializing in employee development.  As a proud Big Brother, (from Big Brothers and Big Sisters), as well as a volunteer with Boys & Girls Club and Young Americans, Steven has helped build confidence in the future leaders of America.  He holds a BA from the University of Illinois and a MSOD from Pepperdine University. He lives in Orange County CA with his wife and two daughters.   THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR…  workers who are seeking validation and understanding in the loneliness of their workplace environment and managers who are striving to create a more connected workforce to inspire, engage, and properly appreciate their employees.   TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… While managing the emotional state of employees might not directly exist on a team leader's job description, the fact is that disengaged and lonely employees are less productive and more susceptible to burnout. We must find the balance between caring about people and getting stuff done if we want to succeed as a healthy workplace.   WHAT I LOVE MOST… The business case for caring about employee loneliness is clear: workers who feel seen and heard perform better for your team. Building workplace connections is in your best interest because it inspires people to come to work as the best versions of themselves – everyone wins.     Running time: 30:37 Subscribe on iTunes     Find Tiffani on social: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn   Find Steven online: Official Website Twitter LinkedIn   Steven's Book: Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams from Isolated to All In

The Crisis of Loneliness One of my least favorite phrases over the last couple of years is the term Social distancing. I understand the idea and I worked to be diligent about keeping others safe. But that's physical distancing--and that had its place. Social distancing, on the other hand, has been arguably devastating. My guest today says that, without even realizing it, we are subtly turning our backs on humanity every day. Steven Van Cohen joins us today to talk about his new book entitled Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated to All In. It's a book about the crisis of loneliness and in today's discussion, Steven talks about the difference between loneliness and solitude. He shares some of the biggest contributors to modern-day loneliness and how we, as leaders, can strive to foster more belonging on our teams. Steven includes ways to help us more easily spot lonely workers and invest in connection. It's a conversation I can't wait to share with you. Learn more about Steven, his co-author, and their book at LessLonely.com. Join our Global LEAD52 Community Ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? LEAD52 is your 5-minute weekly pass to leadership intelligence. You get 52 weeks of learning, delivered right to your inbox, taking less than 5 minutes a week. And it's all for free. Join us at https://GetLEAD52.com. Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Leadership   Helium Is In High Demand by Tim Kulig Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/9168-helium-is-in-high-demand License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Long Way by Frank Schröter Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8245-long-way License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license The Beatles – Eleanor Rigby (From “Yellow Submarine”) on YouTube at Youtube.com/watch?v=HuS5NuXRb5Y

Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 237, an episode with workplace loneliness experts and thought leaders, Ryan Jenkins and Steven Van Cohen. In this episode, Ryan and Steven discuss a vital, sensitive, and very interesting topic: loneliness. Oftentimes, loneliness and emotional pain is taken lightly compared to physical pain. But physiologically, the effect is nearly the same. The conversation revolved around answering why do we feel lonely and how we can battle and address this issue. Ryan and Steven talked about the significance of awareness, connection, a sense of safety and belonging, and mental health, which largely contributes to resolving loneliness and is the key to developing a healthy personal and professional environment. Ryan Jenkins CSP® (Certified Speaking Professional™) is an internationally recognized keynote speaker and three-time published author. He speaks all over the world to companies such as State Farm, Salesforce, Wells Fargo, FedEx, Liberty Mutual, and John Deere. For a decade, he has been helping organizations create engaged, inclusive, and high-performing teams by lessening worker loneliness and closing generational gaps. Ryan's top-ranked insights have been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and The Wall Street Journal. He is also co-founder of LessLonely.com, the world's first resource fully dedicated to reducing worker isolation and strengthening team connections. Ryan lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife, three children, and yellow Labrador. Steven Van Cohen is a global leadership consultant, author, and executive coach. Steven has spent 12 years working with hundreds of leaders from organizations like Salesforce, The Home Depot, Komatsu, and Bridgestone, helping them improve worker well-being, reduce employee isolation, and boost team belonging. Dubbed "The Leadership Whisperer," Steven has inspired thousands through his workshops, keynotes, and virtual events. He is co-founder of LessLonely.com (the world's first resource for addressing loneliness at work) and CEO of SyncLX (a consultancy that works with many Fortune 500 companies.) Steven holds a Master of Science in Organizational Development from Pepperdine University and a BA from The University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. Steven lives in San Juan Capistrano, CA with his wife and two daughters. Get Ryan & Steven's book here: Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated to All In. Ryan Jenkins & Steven Van Cohen Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

Season 1 - Episode 8 of The Case for Connection podcast where the case for more human connection is backed by research and unpacked by the best-selling authors of Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated To All In. Hear introverted host, Ryan Jenkins, and extroverted host, Steven Van Cohen, share the heartbreaking story of one man's realization about the power of connection.This episode is presented by LessLonely.com, the world's premier resource for reducing loneliness and strengthening connections across teams. Learn more at https://lesslonely.com.

Season 1 - Episode 7 of The Case for Connection podcast where the case for more human connection is backed by research and unpacked by the best-selling authors of Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated To All In. Hear introverted host, Ryan Jenkins, and extroverted host, Steven Van Cohen, discuss the snack jar that psychologists want you to keep your hand out of. This episode is presented by LessLonely.com, the world's premier resource for reducing loneliness and strengthening connections across teams. Learn more at https://lesslonely.com.

Our guest today is Ryan Jenkins, WSJ Bestselling Author | Keynote Speaker | #1 Thought Leader on Workplace Loneliness | Generations, Gen Z & Future of Work Expert. Ryan Jenkins is a co-founder of LessLonely.com, a resource for addressing workplace loneliness and creating more belonging at work. He is author of Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams from Isolated to All In. When not writing and speaking, you can find Ryan sampling craft beers, attempting to play golf and spending quality time with his beautiful family. ###We are grateful for our amazing sponsor, LifeGuides, a peer-to-peer community that helps you navigate through your day-to-day stressors by providing a place of empathy, listening, wisdom, and support with a Guide who has walked in your shoes, experiencing the same challenge or life experience as you.  We have a special offer for you from LifeGuides. It's this easy -  Schedule a demo and drop Healthy2021 in the “Any Questions?” box and receive 2 FREE months service. How GREAT is that?If you love this podcast, please share and give It a 5 star rating! If you feel inspired, we invite you to come on over to We Thrive Together and join our community. We have created this space for you to feel safe to talk about anxiety and mental health at work and at home.###Your hosts are Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton. They have spent more than two decades helping clients around the world engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams. Their work is supported by research with more than a million working adults across the globe.They are authors of multiple award-winning Wall Street Journal and New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, and Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies. They have been called “fascinating” by Fortune and “creative and refreshing” by The New York Times. Learn more about their speaking, courses, and executive coaching practice at The Culture Works.

Sue Bethanis hosts connection enthusiast and author, Ryan Jenkins. Ryan is the co-founder of LessLonely.com, the world's first resource fully dedicated to reducing worker isolation and strengthening team connections. His new book with Steven Van Cohen is Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated to All In.Ryan and Steven are experts on loneliness who help organizations create engaged, inclusive, high-performing teams. In this episode, Sue and Ryan discuss how remote or hybrid teams can implement the four-step framework: Look at loneliness – identify it in self and others. Invest in connection – improve the strength of work relationships. Narrow the focus – illuminate what's most important at work. Kindle the momentum – inflame what's working to sustain progress.

Season 1 - Episode 6 of The Case for Connection podcast where the case for more human connection is backed by research and unpacked by the best-selling authors of Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated To All In. Hear introverted host, Ryan Jenkins, and extroverted host, Steven Van Cohen, unpack how astronauts avoid loneliness while 254 miles away from civilization. This episode is presented by LessLonely.com, the world's premier resource for reducing loneliness and strengthening connections across teams. Learn more at https://lesslonely.com.

Season 1 - Episode 5 of The Case for Connection podcast where the case for more human connection is backed by research and unpacked by the best-selling authors of Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated To All In. Hear introverted host, Ryan Jenkins, and extroverted host, Steven Van Cohen, unpack the surprising research of what happens when commuters are forced to interact with each other.This episode is presented by LessLonely.com, the world's premier resource for reducing loneliness and strengthening connections across teams. Learn more at https://lesslonely.com.

Ryan Jenkins tackles the overlooked problem of loneliness in the workplace and shares expert tips for fostering connection and belonging for both yourself and your team. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why you can still feel lonely around other people 2) Just how loneliness is harming our health and productivity 3) The simplest thing you can do now to feel less lonely Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep751 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT RYAN — Ryan Jenkins CSP® is an internationally-recognized keynote speaker and three-time published author. He speaks all over the world to companies such as State Farm, Salesforce, Wells Fargo, FedEx, Liberty Mutual, and John Deere. For a decade, he has been helping organizations create engaged, inclusive, and high-performing teams by lessening worker loneliness and closing generational gaps. Ryan's top-ranked insights have been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and The Wall Street Journal. He is also co-founder of LessLonely.com, the world's first resource fully dedicated to reducing worker isolation and strengthening team connections. Ryan lives in Atlanta, GA, with his wife, three children, and yellow Labrador. • Book: Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated to All In • Tool: Team Connection Assessment • Tiktok: @ryanandsteven • Podcast: The Case for Connection — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Evernote • Tool: Asana • Tool: Boomerang • Study: Harvard Study of Adult Development • Study: Project Aristotle • Video: Space Oddity with Chris Hadfield • Figure: Christina Koch • Book: Thank You for Being Late: An Optimist's Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations by Thomas Friedman • Book: The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work by Shawn Achor • Past episode: 311: Communication Secrets from FBI Kidnapping Negotiator Chris Voss — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Lexus. Check out the lovely innovations in the all-new 2022 Lexus NX at https://lexus.com/nx See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Season 1 - Episode 4 of The Case for Connection podcast where the case for more human connection is backed by research and unpacked by the best-selling authors of Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated To All In. Hear introverted host, Ryan Jenkins, and extroverted host, Steven Van Cohen, unpack the enlightening research of what exclusion does to our brain.This episode is presented by LessLonely.com, the world's premier resource for reducing loneliness and strengthening connections across teams. Learn more at https://lesslonely.com.

Season 1 - Episode 3 of The Case for Connection podcast where the case for more human connection is backed by research and unpacked by the best-selling authors of Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated To All In. Hear introverted host, Ryan Jenkins, and extroverted host, Steven Van Cohen, look at specific research but rather unpacking the history of ATMs for clues on how to regain more connection.This episode is presented by LessLonely.com, the world's premier resource for reducing loneliness and strengthening connections across teams. Learn more at https://lesslonely.com.

Season 1 - Episode 2 of The Case for Connection podcast where the case for more human connection is backed by research and unpacked by the best-selling authors of Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated To All In. Hear introverted host, Ryan Jenkins, and extroverted host, Steven Van Cohen, unpack the alarming research of the social psychology of helping others.This episode is presented by LessLonely.com, the world's premier resource for reducing loneliness and strengthening connections across teams. Learn more at https://lesslonely.com.

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Ryan Jenkins and Steven Van Cohen are co-founders of LessLonely.com (http://Lesslonely.com), the world's first resource fully dedicated to reducing worker isolation and strengthening team connections. Their new book is Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated to All In (https://amzn.to/33XWSji). In this conversation they show what's causing today's loneliness, the role inclusion plays in solving it, and how you can decrease loneliness and increase belonging, engagement, and performance with employees at every level. This episode is brought to you by: * CircleDNA (http://circledna.com) - Use code 'ERIK' to get 33% off your order * Lexus (http://Lexus.com/NX) * Loansteady (http://www.loansteady.com/beyond)

Season 1 - Episode 1 of The Case for Connection podcast where the case for more human connection is backed by research and unpacked by the best-selling authors of Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated To All In. Hear introverted host, Ryan Jenkins, and extroverted host, Steven Van Cohen, unpack the recent ground-breaking research on the source of loneliness.This episode is presented by LessLonely.com, the world's premier resource for reducing loneliness and strengthening connections across teams. Learn more at https://lesslonely.com.

Welcome to The Case for Connection podcast where the case for more human connection is backed by research and unpacked by the best-selling authors of Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated To All In. Hear introverted host, Ryan Jenkins, and extroverted host, Steven Van Cohen, discuss a fascinating story, the genesis of the podcast, and provide an overview of what to expect from Season 1. This episode is presented by LessLonely.com, the world's premier resource for reducing loneliness and strengthening connections across teams. Learn more at https://lesslonely.com.