I’ve spent a lot of time talking to guests about our relationships at work. For example, we’ve discussed how to listen better, how to navigate conflict, and how to influence others, just to name a few.

What I’ve spent less time talking about are the relationships that go beyond work. That’s why I invited Kat Vellos on the show this week to talk about her amazing book, We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships. 

Kat’s book is more than a callout to the power of friendship. It’s a roadmap for making new friends, and, equally valuable, it’s an owner’s manual for deepening existing friendships.

It's an episode that really resonated with listeners. With the holidays approaching - and opportunities for more time with friends and family - I wanted to rebroadcast it for you. Enjoy!

Episode Links

How Many Hours Does It Take to Make a Friend by Jeffrey A. Hall

Better Than Small Talk

The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker

Donald Horton and Richard Wohl and Para-Social Communication

Loneliness and Social Connections

Choke by Sian Beilock

Non-Violent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall Rosenberg

Kat Vellos TED Talk

Happy City by Charles Montgomery

Having and Being Had by Eula Biss

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