Cultivating a sense of intimacy and connection at work

The mass exodus of nearly 48 million workers in 2021, known as the Great Resignation, is turning into regret as people realise that the pastures are not greener on the other side.

However, people aren’t willing to grovel before their ex-employers or continue to be unsatisfied. Most people are tired of transactional businesses. They want their work to be meaningful. That’s why it would be wise to cultivate a level of trust that connects your team members deeply and create stronger relationships. 

We all carry emotional baggage but tend to be less compassionate when we are unaware of what others are carrying.

Cultivating intimacy at work means understanding and honouring each other’s tender spots. It requires vulnerability and openness.

Try a simple exercise with your team where everyone shares one emotional thing. You set the tone, so go first and share some challenging moments in your life. You may be surprised to see how many people want to open up.