The Original Human Connection Blog
Stories, insights, and studies on human connection, written by Brian Miller, The Connection Magician. Delivered to your inbox every other Wednesday.
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How To Connect When Colleagues Are Drumming To Their Own Beat
Explore the vital role of context in understanding colleagues and improving communication. Drawing parallels from The Who’s drummer Keith Moon, this blog emphasizes the significance of perception and the nuances that influence our judgments. Delve into actionable steps and questions to foster genuine connections and navigate diverse perspectives in the workplace.
How To Be Understood Even If You’re A Special Unicorn
We’re in the middle of a crippling loneliness epidemic. Give yourself and others the gift of human connection by making it easy to understand you, and going out of your way to understand them. You may be a rare breed, but if you are inaccessible to others, you’re only going to become more lonely, isolated, and frustrated.
The Surgeon General Finally Joins the Human Connection Revolution
There’s no proper blog this week. Last week I took a lovely vacation with my wife’s family to Cape Cod, and this week I’m flying cross country to keynote a conference. Instead, I’d like to draw your attention to something I’ll be talking a lot about in the coming weeks and months: In a new press release, The Surgeon General has raised the alarm about loneliness and isolation in America.
How to Ensure You’re Never Replaced by a Robot
Explore the importance of human connection in a tech-driven world through a personal narrative about a blood test experience. Discuss the skills gap in professional training, the teachability of interpersonal skills, and the future of customer-facing roles in the age of AI and automation.
Human Connection in the Age of AI
Explore the intersection of automation and human connection in the restaurant industry through a real-life dining experience. Read to discover why human-centered businesses might be the true winners in the AI revolution, and how you can lead this transformative change.
Are You Telling the Right Story to the Wrong Person?
Everyone has a story in their head. So, how do we connect with people when everyone is living out different beliefs, principles, and wants?
How to be Authentic Without Pissing People Off
Explore the concept of authenticity through a new lens. Learn from insights shared by influence expert Tim David, as he and Brian discuss the balance between personal authenticity and respecting relationship dynamics.
What Happens When Employees Are Punished For Actually Showing Empathy
In a world where artificial intelligence is on the rise, it’s our humanity that sets us apart. Discover how exceptional customer service, empathy, and genuine human connection give businesses a competitive edge in an AI-driven world. Learn from a real-life example that emphasizes the importance of embracing kindness and respect to thrive in the evolving business landscape.
How to Connect When You Can’t Help Someone
Learn how using reflective listening and perspective-taking techniques can help create genuine connections even in challenging situations.