The Business of Friendship - by Shasta Nelson (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Many professionals experience loneliness, an epidemic that has a significant impact on their health and careers. Friendship expert Shasta Nelson shows how we can develop meaningful, lasting friendships where we spend the majority of our time--at work.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Want to be happier, healthier, and enjoy your job more?</strong></p><p><strong><em>Make better friends at work.</em></strong></p><p>The data is in. It is virtually impossible to feel connected and supported in life when we don't feel that way where we spend most of our time--at work. Whether we work remotely or in an office, <em>who</em> we interact with consistently impacts everything from our longevity and mental health to our career success and job satisfaction.</p><p>Unfortunately, too many of us don't feel like we belong at work in the ways we need. In addition to the 20% of us who report feeling lonely at work almost all the time, 60% of us report feeling it at least half the time., and that disconnection is taking a toll: more stress and burnout, less energy, decreased loyalty to our company, and increased dread for "Monday morning."</p><p>In <em>The Business of Friendship</em>, Shasta Nelson, a friendship expert, unpacks the distinct ways we can make work relationships the healthiest they can be, both for the sake of the employee and the mission of the company. She inspires readers to see why friendship is crucial to our health and our careers and teaches us exactly how to develop the supportive and meaningful connections we need.</p><p>Our organizations benefit as well when our leaders encourage friendships at work. The outcome is higher levels of workplace productivity, employee retention, safety, innovation, collaboration, and profitability. In fact, having a best friend at work we are seven times more engaged in our job, which translates to better customer service, less absenteeism, fewer workplace accidents, and more loyalty to our organizations. The best employees are the ones who feel connected.</p><p>Work is to adults as school is to kids--a consistent place with familiar people. But too few of us are taking advantage of this environment. This leaves us no other choice but to try to get all our relational needs met in our off-work hours, where most of us already report feeling "too busy." The result? We stay lonely, wishing for more meaningful connections.</p><p>Through Shasta's stories, research, and practical guidance, she</p><ul><li>Breaks down what creates healthy bonds and reveals the 3 requirements necessary in all healthy relationships and teams</li><li>Helps managers and employees assess the health of their relationships and learn ways to repair and improve them</li><li>Provides advice for addressing some of the biggest fears around workplace friendships, such as increased drama, favoritism, confidentiality, gossip, toxic coworkers, relationship with bosses, and potential romantic attractions</li></ul><p><em>The Business of Friendship</em> is for those who are ready to maximize the two most significant factors of our wellbeing--career and relationships. Whether you are a leader or an employee, when you feel more connected and supported at work, everyone wins.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>'Every manager should be buying this book for every person on their team.' --Aaron Hurst, Founder of Taproot Foundation and Imperative<br><br>'Shasta is a true, unapologetic pioneer in embracing, celebrating, and expanding the research and reality of friendship... and I can't wait for more organizations to take her words seriously and foster more of the communities we all need.' --Gina Bianchini, CEO and amp; Founder of Mighty Networks<br><br>'What impressed me most is her authenticity and talent for synthesizing research and relatable human experiences... She is rapidly becoming to friendship what Brene Brown is to courage.' --Rae Tanner, Head of Enterprise Learning and Development, Farmers Insurance<br><br>Now we have a guidebook for workplace relationships that will motivate our employees and managers and teach them step-by-step how to foster the healthy relationships that will leave them more engaged.' --Keith Ferrazzi, author of NYT Bestseller Never Eat Alone<br><br>Shasta is one of the leading voices in social health and in The Business of Friendship she not only inspires, but she gives us the practical strategy for how all of us can better show up at work and pursue healthier and more meaningful connections.' --Aaron Kahlow, Founder of the Society for Social Health and amp; Well-Being<br><br>Shasta Nelson courageously tackles one of the most dynamic elements in business--friendships. The Business of Friendship provides great insights for organizational leaders and practitioners on one of the key elements of employee engagement and performance. --Jim Harter, PhD., Chief Scientist of Workplace Management and Well-Being at a global analytics organization<br>
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