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Dan Schawbel

BACK TO HUMAN

Connect deeply in a world of shallow relationships by bringing humanity back to leadership and collaboration.
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What Will You Learn?

Technology creates isolation requiring leaders to rebuild genuine human connection – Back to Human by Dan Schawbel reveals how great leaders combat workplace loneliness.

This comprehensive Back to Human summary and key strategies explain:

  • Connection Over Technology - Virtual communication increases isolation despite constant connectivity
  • Social Workplace Design - Create environments fostering face-to-face collaboration and bonding
  • Empowerment Without Devices - Build trust through personal interactions not digital monitoring
  • Fulfillment Framework - Prevent burnout by prioritizing human relationships over efficiency



What most summaries miss: Schawbel's research proves socially connected teams are 5x more productive than digitally connected ones.

Reconnect with Click.Apply.Grow™ humanity: Schedule device-free meetings. Create collaboration spaces. Practice active listening. Leaders prioritizing human connection report 87% lower turnover and doubled innovation.

Less screen time. More face time.

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About the Author

Dan Schawbel is the workplace intelligence authority whose 80+ research studies decode tomorrow's workplace for Fortune 500 leaders.

Managing Partner of Workplace Intelligence, New York Times bestselling author of three books. Host of 5 Questions podcast interviewing Matthew McConaughey, Richard Branson, Neil deGrasse Tyson. LinkedIn newsletter reaches 380,000+ subscribers. Published 2,000+ times including NBC, Wall Street Journal, The Economist. Inc. 30 Under 30, Forbes 30 Under 30, Workforce Magazine Game Changer.

2025 relevance: His research on Gen Z burnout and AI workplace division provides essential intelligence for organizational survival.

Companies using Schawbel's workplace insights achieve 40% better talent retention across generations.

The researcher mapping work's future for those living it today.

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