The power of human connection in building high-performing teams | Simone Heng | EP8| #connection

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I had an insightful conversation with Simone Heng about human connection, her inspiring story of going from broadcasting to public speaking & building communities, and the role of human connection in building high-performance teams.

Simone Heng is a human connection specialist and former international broadcaster for Virgin Radio Dubai, HBO Asia, and CNBC, among others, with over 15 years of experience around the world.

“Connection” has always been her life’s work, and as a speaker, Simone inspires people to connect in a world thirsty for connection. She just launched her first book, “Secret Pandemic: The Search for Connection in a Lonely World,” a Singaporean bestseller and an Amazon US Number 1 bestseller in the Social Science Reference category.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:09 - Simone’s journey from broadcasting to public speaking to building communities
1:09 - Her story of human connection
2:58 - How that ‘superpower contest’ became her turning point in life
4:30 - What is human connection
5:47 - 3 ways to connect with people
7:00 - Why loneliness is more deadly than diet, then obesity, and smoking
9:56 - The importance of investing in building a culture of connection
13:46 - Tips to start connecting with yourself
16:40 - How she wrote a book during the pandemic
18:04 - What is the role of human connection in building high-performance teams
21:26 - How the ‘right leadership’ can boost people's connection
25:24 - Why connection is a two-way street
30:20 - Simone answers a question that no one has asked her before

Quotations:
“I define connection as the energetic recall we're experiencing right now, but we've all experienced when we can see feel, and discover ourselves mirrored in another human being.”

“...if you want better outcomes from your teams, create a culture of connection.”

“I would challenge the leaders, watching this for half an hour and mark with yourself, do something that you love that is grounding, walking in nature, walk your dog, meditate, paint, whatever it is, that's calming, grounding, where your thoughts can become aware and start asking those questions. "

“Leaders are responsible for creating a culture of inclusion.”

“..self-time allows you to be present for people.”

Useful Resources:
Get a copy of Simone’s book: Secret Pandemic: The Search for Connection in a Lonely World
Free story-telling webinar

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