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The Power of Moments: Building Your Tribe and Staying Human in the Digital Age Sat at my laptop as part of my "Feelgood Friday" ritual, journaling about the highlights of my week. This week I had two incredibly inspiring meetings with people I'd never met before, all thanks to mutual connections. Today, reflecting on the impact these seemingly small moments can have on our personal and professional growth, especially in our digital world. "The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be understood. The best way to understand people is to listen to them." - Ralph G. Nichols These encounters reminded me of the immense value in: 🔭 Embracing new perspectives 🌿 Cultivating genuine connections 👥 Nurturing our own tribes 🫂 Sharing vulnerabilities Each conversation was a journey through someone else's map of the world, offering fresh insights and ideas. It's amazing how much we can learn when we open ourselves to others' experiences and viewpoints. Each exchange was cathartic and reciprocal. As we shared stories, I felt a sense of connection that transcended our professional roles. By opening up we created a space for authentic connection, trust and mutual understanding. "Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it's having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome." - Brené Brown In our hyper-connected yet often emotionally disconnected world, these moments of genuine interaction are even more crucial. While technology has given us unprecedented access to information and networks, it's these person-to-person, heart-to-heart conversations that fulfil our other basic human need for connection. The irony isn't lost on me - here I am, sharing this experience on a digital platform! But perhaps that's the beauty of it. We can use these tools to facilitate real-world connections, to find our tribe, and to remind each other of the importance of stepping away from our screens to engage in more meaningful, vulnerable, and transformative interactions. Key takeaways: ▶️ Seek out diverse connections - they're portals to new worlds of knowledge and inspiration. ▶️ Embrace vulnerability - it's the gateway to authentic relationships and personal growth. ▶️ Balance digital connectivity with real interactions - nurture your network with intention, every conversation has the potential to be transformative. ▶️ Practice active listening - it's a powerful way to understand others and deepen connections. ▶️ Use technology as a bridge, not a barrier- to facilitate meaningful encounters. So I’m raising a toast to the power of these moments and the incredible potential they hold. In our fast-paced, information-saturated world, let's remember the irreplaceable value of human-to-human connection. Our next life-changing conversation might be just one courageous, vulnerable exchange away. Thank-you James Lambert & Kylee Hurrell 🙂 #Leadership #Connections #Vulnerability #PersonalGrowth