You can't feel lonely at work by yourself, it is really more this reflection of what you're getting back from the people around you. -
Right. And so therefore it's a shared collective problem. - Connie Noonan Hadley
When we say ‘They understand who I really am’ we don't necessarily mean every aspect of yourself. But if you're putting up a facade or if people aren't asking questions that allow you to reveal something about your professional background and skills and abilities as well as your personal interests, that’s where you can feel lonely at work. - Connie Noonan Hadley
Similarly, if you don't feel like people have your back ... nobody's there for you. It's a really painful experience. - Connie Noonan Hadley
Loneliness at work is different than in personal relationships.
It also matters, a lot.
Hard to do the best work of one's life, when hobbled with this concern.
Show interest
Ask questions
Listen
Care
It's well worth the investment on many, many levels, productivity included.
Marginal effort multiplier by motivated people, who feel seen and cared about, can be the delta between existing and crushing it.
Institute for Life at Work, Work Loneliness Scale
https://www.institutelifework.org/our-research#work-loneliness-relationships
https://ck5tzycazgv.typeform.com/to/F39lnzno
Full length conversation
Connie Noonan Hadley : Loneliness, Psychological Safety, Team Effectiveness, AI | Work 20XX podcast with Jeff Frick -
- Extensive Show Notes and Transcript - https://www.work20xx.com/episode/connie-noonan-hadley-loneliness-psychological-safety-team-effectiveness-ai-work-20xx-ep33
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