For law enforcement agencies across the country, staffing and funding are challenges that have caused community-oriented policing to take a back seat; but many departments are finding new and ...

How much do you engage with others when you’re out in public? Lots of people don’t actually engage with others much at all. Think of commuters on public transportation staring down at their phones ...

On a typical day, you experience numerous fleeting exchanges with people you don’t know, often without a word: a quick smile of acknowledgement as someone holds the door, a moment of eye contact to ...

A third of U.S. adults are lonely, and a quarter lack social and emotional support—and research underscores that's just not healthy. "Humans are a social species. We are highly dependent on others ...

The workforce is always evolving, so understanding and connecting with younger generations is not just an HR strategy but a crucial business imperative. The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, ...

As a consultant and researcher in the leadership space, I have witnessed firsthand both the impacts of strong connection and empathy, as well as the consequences of their absence. I have come to ...

Successful branding requires more than a catchy slogan and a recognizable logo. Leading brands are appealing to their audiences’ emotions to form deeper, longer-lasting bonds through design and other ...

Living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be challenging and may feel isolating at times. Connecting with other people who face similar challenges may help you feel less alone, while giving you a ...

Written By Lizabeth Roemer, Ph.D., and Josh Bartok, M.S. "Whoever you are, no matter how lonely, the world offers itself to your imagination" ― Mary Oliver Nature reflection Source: Liz Roemer / used ...