Friends are some of the most important people in our lives, so why would we not invest in making those relationships great? Today’s guest, Shasta Nelson, is the leading expert on friendship, healthy relationships, and reversing the trend of increasing loneliness. She is a speaker, and author committed to teaching all of us how to create healthier, more fulfilling relationships in our lives. She’ll be talking with us today about some of the work that will be in her book, The Business of Friendship: Making the Most of the Relationships Where We Spend Most of Our Time, filled with scientific data and tips on healthy culture and relationship building. 

Let’s dive right in and listen to Shasta as she breaks down the business of friendship and how it affects us.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 05:18] Opening Segment 

[05:19 - 17:23] Shining Bright Without Outshining Others

[17:24 - 23:00] The Business of Friendship

[23:01 - 28:13] Closing Segment

Resources Mentioned: 

Tweetable Quotes: 

“If anything our friendships should be where we practice shining…” - Shasta Nelson

“You can have vulnerability and consistency but we want it to feel good, and that’s where we need positivity… it has to feel good for us to want to be consistent and make us want to share with you.” - Shasta Nelson

You can connect with Shasta on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Visit www.harpercollinsleadership.com/business-of-friendship/ to learn more.

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