JOHN SEELY BROWN

• People are more connected, digitally, than ever. Yet loneliness is epidemic.
• Combat loneliness by listening to others without distraction.
• Elevate your small-talk skills by embracing authentic curiosity.
• Having productive conversations about uncomfortable topics r...

In the new economy, knowledge workers have to manage themselves and have autonomy. They are no longer cogs in a wheel, but nodes in a neural network and their individual productivity is now more important than ever.

When we are distancing ourselves like never before, it is more important than ever to stay connected to the people who matter most in your life (your personal network) and to be willing to connect with them digitally in a strategic way.

We may be connected using technology but we can't over...