Monday, 24 November 2025

RD BK X In a world full of technology, the most important skill is still human connection

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Here’s a bullet‑gist + some key quotes from Back to Human by Dan Schawbel:


Bullet Gist

  • Schawbel argues that technology, while useful, is creating isolation in the workplace rather than genuine connection. (Hachette Book Group)

  • He introduces the Work Connectivity Index, a self-assessment that measures how strong your team relationships are. (Hachette Book Group)

  • The book is structured around four employee‑engagement factors: happiness, belonging, purpose, and trust. (danschawbel.com)

  • Schawbel offers practical exercises and advice for leaders and individuals: when to use tech and when to put it down to foster deeper, more human connection. (Hachette Book Group)

  • He argues that real relationships at work (friendship, empathy, vulnerability) improve productivity, reduce turnover, and increase fulfillment. (lifeclub.org)

  • The book is a call to action: leaders must consciously create a more “human” workplace culture in the age of isolation. (Hachette Book Group)


Key Quotes

  • “This over‑reliance on technology … has also handicapped us in the most critical skill needed to be a successful leader: social interaction.” (Goodreads)

  • “That superhero‑like ability to do multiple things at once is a figment of your imagination. … our brains don’t do tasks simultaneously.” (Goodreads)

  • From the introduction: “With all our devices, it feels like we’re always on the clock … it’s absolutely critical that we improve our relationships with our teams and create a culture of trust.” (danschawbel.com)


If you like, I can pull together a full list of the top 10 quotes from Back to Human. Do you want me to do that?

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