It talks about the importance of making human connections and building trust and community to accomplish our goals. His book, You're Invited: The Art and Science of Cultivating Influence, will be released in May. Jon Levy is a consultant, writer, and speaker who has had a lot of opportunity to watch strangers talk to one another as founder of the Influencers Dinner, regular gatherings that bring together strangers who are leaders in their fields to cook dinner and converse with each other.
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Among her research questions are: When and how do people benefit from feeling connected to others? When and how do social interactions lead to feelings of connection? What fears do people have about talking to others and how can interventions help people overcome those fears? She has also developed and led workshops on how to talk to strangers. She studies “minimal social interactions,” seemingly insignificant social interactions with strangers and acquaintances that can influence and improve our well-being. Gillian Sandstrom, PhD, is a senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Essex in the United Kingdom.