10 Amusing Illustrations That Will Get You to Rethink Loneliness & Isolation

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Written By Ryan Jenkins

For too long, loneliness has been a hidden and shameful topic. It’s time that changes. Especially since55% of global workersstate they experience loneliness at least weekly. Loneliness is a universal human condition that affects us all and thus should be openly discussed.

Loneliness isn’t shameful, it’s a signal. Much like hunger is a signal to eat. Loneliness is our biological signal to seek connections. From our book,Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated to All In, here are some lighthearted illustrations geared to begin normalizing the conversation around loneliness.

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As a human connection keynote speaker and future of work expert, Ryan Jenkins helps companies strengthen teams and cultures through human connection. If you’d like help building Connectable teams and cultures, click here.

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