America’s loneliness epidemic: A systemic risk to organizations

Mayo Clinic’s belief in the importance of connection goes beyond attitudes and language to practical steps taken to see that connection is infused in the culture. Our current epidemic of social disconnection has arisen from multiple avenues including loneliness, social isolation and the busyness and increased screen time of modern life crowding out time for face-to-face human connection. Michael Lee Stallard, president and cofounder of Connection Culture Group, is a thought leader and speaker on how effective leaders boost human connection in team and organizational cultures to improve the health and performance of individuals and organizations.

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