This year is all about reconnecting to others, to ourselves and to our place in the world. We should start by cultivating what sociologists call strong and weak ties.
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What“s worse for your health: smoking or feeling lonely? According to research by Julianne Holt-Lunstad, a professor of psychology and neuroscience, the effects of being socially isolated are similar .
Former pro heavyweight boxer turned life coach Ed Latimore shares how to leverage your weak ties with acquaintances and colleagues to get you where you want to go in life. It is the combination of strong ties that bond and weak ties that bridge, which enables cooperation and innovation on a societal level.