Back to Human

A practical guide for leaders to stop using technology as a crutch and start building genuine connections with their teams * Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Give and Take, Originals, and Option B with Sheryl Sandberg *Dan Schawbel offers a searching examination of the role technology plays in our lives and how our overreliance on gadgets is deepening our sense of isolation. But Back to Human is also a hopeful book, one that provides a prescription for change for leaders and anyone else interested in doing better. * Daniel H. Pink, author of When and To Sell is Human *Dan will help you put your damn phone in your pocket, look people in the eye, and build actual human relationships at work. You’ll be stunned at the difference this makes in your career–and in your life. * Kim Scott, New York Times bestselling author of Radical Candor *A fun, thoughtful read, but more important, a truly useful book. Back to Human provides concrete solutions for many of the 21st century challenges that shape how we work and live. * General (Ret.) Stanley McChrystal, New York Times bestselling author of Team of Teams *Elevating humanity through business is the purpose of Conscious Capitalism. Back to Human is a welcomed reminder of the interdependencies that exist across all human stakeholders, and that workplace cultures must be trusting, authentic, innovative and caring so that working there is a source of both personal growth and professional fulfillment. * John Mackey, co-founder and CEO, Whole Foods Market; co-author of Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business *Back to Human is the definitive guide to connecting in an era where doing so is increasingly difficult. It is one of the best collections of voices and research that will help leaders to create a more cohesive and compelling workplace. * Tom Rath, #1 New York Times bestselling author of StrengthFinder 2.0 *I recommend Back to Human to any leader who wants to create a higher quality of life for their team. Schawbel explains how to build the human connections that are critical to personal and organizational success. Regardless of advancements in technology, the human touch will remain and this book will help you create stronger relationships that lead to higher performance and happiness. * Michel Landel, CEO of Sodexo *

Dan Schawbel is a partner and research director at Future Workplace and the managing partner of Millennial Branding, a Gen Y research and consulting firm. He is also the founder of the Personal Branding Blog. He is a founding member of the Young Entrepreneur Council, on the advisory board of the Kronos Workforce Institute and is an advisor to Branded.Me and Freelanship.com. He’s also a Mentor at Talent Tech Labs and volunteers for the UJA-Federation of New York and is currently a Global Leadership Society fellow.

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