Why Instagram may be the new workplace watering hole
Sarah Pirie-Nally
Keynote Speaker | CEO & Co-Founder at Evolve X | Author of The Wonder Mindset | MAD Fund Ambassador | Championing Family Development, Neuro-Inclusion + Mindfulness
Ok this one WILL send shudders of OMG is she serious down many of your spines, but I absolutely assure you... I am serious. Read on to understand why Instagram may be the new workplace watering hole:
Mastering the Art of Meaningful Connections in a Borderless World is not just about staying connected, it is about learning to interact in an entirely new way.
Whether your team is scattered across the globe or working hybrid miles are just numbers and time zones, the new meeting rooms in this digital age. It's not about where you are; it's about the connections you make, the quality of the briefing and the way you communicate towards results. Say goodbye to the days of siloed cubicles and hello to a network as vast as the internet itself.
?? The New Age Water Cooler: Follow Me on Insta ??
Remember when the thought of your boss seeing what you did on the weekend felt like your parents walking in on you nude? Well it is time to get with the times people and embrace the new rules of engagement: follow, like, and comment. Discover your coworker's secret talent for latte art and let your boss admire your epic hiking selfies. Borderless belonging is about showing who you are, sharing what matters and being comfortable with the CEO potentially seeing what you ate on the weekend.
?? Facebook is More Than Your Aunt's Farmville Updates ??
We've all got that Facebook friend list overflowing with distant relatives and acquaintances from that summer camp eons ago. But guess what? This is the 21st century, and that friend request from a colleague isn't just a cyber-courtesy. It's the first step toward a global water cooler where you can gush about last night's reality TV escapades or swap GIFs that defy explanation.
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?? Hybrid's Guide to Friendship ??
Memes are the new coffee catch-ups, messages across slack or teams are the new bump in the kitchen. The trick to making friends in a hybrid world lies in pattern disruption. Force yourself to make contact with 5 or so people each week you wouldn't normally connect with, set 15 minutes aside to have a virtual chin wag, ask people where they came from, how many kids they have, their favourite restaurant - this is where we move from culture to community with energies that are more about belonging than just task sharing and meetings for meetings sakes.
?? Emoji as the Universal Language ??
Who needs words when you've got emojis? A thumbs-up means approval, a crying face equals sympathy, and the unicorn emoji? Well, that one just means you're fabulous. Embrace the magic of these tiny icons that transcend language barriers and transform mundane messages into sparkling conversations.
In this boundaryless world, the key to success is not just global connectivity, but also friendship that knows no borders. So put on your virtual explorer's hat, send that friend request, and let the connections unfold across screens and continents.
After all, who says you can't have work buddies and travel buddies all in one? ????
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