The Importance of People-to-People Connection
Spring is typically a time of new growth. Despite our unseasonably warm winter, spring still represents more light and more life. Our little mountain towns could definitely benefit from more light and life these days. These destructive winds and resulting power outages have left many of us feeling disconnected literally and figuratively.
It is not surprising that humans are getting lonelier in our increasingly digital world. So much of my work these days is in person and face to face. I’ve been astonished to realize how much I missed actually speaking in person to someone I am supporting. I also forgot how much communication is nonverbal and how easy it is to miss that when communicating via screen. It was not that long ago where I worked remotely with people across the country. I’m grateful to be back in front of an actual person.
Our work lives should be stimulating and some of the best ways we experience dynamic communication is in the workspace, whether it is with a customer, a coworker, consultant, or a vendor. Dynamic communication is when you are actually connecting with another human and you are not just numbing out with polite conversation or banal platitudes. Human connection is a very important part of the human experience.
I’ve reached a point in my career where I simply must work with people I can interact with in person. To build relationships that meaningfully support people and unlock their potential. I am doubling down on this philosophy when it comes to my choices as a consumer. Less Amazon Marketplace and more actually knowing the people I buy my stuff from; in other words doing business with my community and investing in it.
So in the spirit of more person-to-person meetings, I invite our mountain community to a networking event where I will be offering my thoughts on your workplace and people problems. I will be offering high-impact support for small business owners. Bring your toughest people challenges. Your messy org chart. Your hiring frustrations. Your operational bottlenecks. Your exit questions. Your “I know something isn’t working, but I can’t name it” moments. You can read more information about the event at Hats Off Evergreen. I hope to see you there.
