Episode 40: Returning Back To Human with Dan Schawbel

In this new episode of the Leaders Create Leaders podcast, I bring on my good friend and New York Times bestselling author of the book “Back To Human: How Great Leaders Create Connection In The Age of Isolation” Dan Schawbel.<br /><br />Dan is a human connection expert who studies the importance of human connection in an age where we rely on technology to keep us connected. I wrote an article a few months back talking about how the new online is offline and the need for people to connect in person rather than through social media.<br /><br />Show Notes:<br />[0:00] Forced To Adapt To COVID-19: Dan shares how we’ve all been forced to play certain roles that we may not have stepped into in the past.<br /><br />[4:57] Dan shares his perspective around what he believes society and the world will take from the pandemic and the main focus for the next decade will be MENTAL HEALTH.<br /><br />[12:31] Gerard shares how he’s adopted what’s called the appreciate challenge to help him feel more connected with others and let them know he’s thinking about them.<br /><br />[15:05] Gerard and Dan discuss why business will never be the same after the pandemic slows down and what to expect.<br /><br />[21:06] Dan and Gerard dive into the importance of developing certain skill sets that can allow you to work and make money in any type of economy.<br /><br />[38:37] Gerard and Dan dive into what it takes to build a successful personal brand.<br /><br />[49:08] Gerard shares the first time he accidentally ran into Will Smith.<br /><br />[51:40] Gerard and Dan answer questions from the audience.<br /><br />Connect with Dan Schawbel:<br />Instagram: @danschawbel<br />Podcast: 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel<br />LinkedIn: Dan Schawbel<br /><br />Connect with Gerard Adams here:<br />Website: <a href="http://bit.ly/38yXQ2o" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/38yXQ2o</a><br />Instagram: <a href="http://bit.ly/2whfdXd" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/2whfdXd</a> <br />YouTube: <a href="http://bit.ly/2vKK8uH" rel="noopener">http://bit.ly/2vKK8uH</a><