How do we make friends, create networks and maintain strong ties with those in our lives? What reasons do people come and go from our lives? And, how can we deepen our friendships in moment to moment interactions? We discuss Marissa's ideas around social chemistry and the 3 types of networks/styles we adopt (Expansionists, Conveyers and Brokers). We also get stuck into ideas around work/life balance, the impact of technology on friendships and how we can diversify our networks.  

Hope you enjoy. 

Will & Luke.   

00:00 Introductions and Communication Styles/Ties 

04:28 Structures of Networks + What is friendship and how does it develop? 

9:30 Expansionists 

14:21: Conveners 

16:30 Brokers 

19:15 Friendships  - 'In the Moment' + Impact of phone use + Follow up questions 

27:10 Barriers to and enhancers of communication (Enhancing self awareness and self faculty)  

35:33 Oscillating between Broker and Convener - changing styles throughout life.  

37:42 Work/Life Balance (Segmenters vs Integrators)  

44:20 Energising vs Draining friendships  

47:00 Maintenance through technology and shared activities 

52:25 Who we are drawn to as friends and expanding diversity of networks 

55:40 Final reflections and wrap up  

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