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We are made for connection.

There are so many gifts of a flexible work environment and the work from home option.

And not having to deal with people is not one of them.

We are made for connection.
Simply, we need other people.
We cannot escape this inherent need as humans, and good goodness, help us if we keep trying.

Remote working does not eradicate our need for connection.
It can absolutely feel less demanding, less too much, and more straightforward in some ways.
It may also give us the ultimate gift of time back at home and with our families.
It will not, though, mean we don’t have to deal with other people.

Learning to engage, hold accountable, inspire, work together, lead, love, and connect, whether virtually or in-person, requires the skills, tools, and language of humaning well…whether from afar across screens or sitting beside and across from another.

This is courage.

The question is, do we know, have, choose, and live these skills?

Author:

A Licensed Professional Counselor, Justine Froelker has over 25 years of experience in mental health, personal growth, and professional development. For eleven years, she was certified in Dr. Brené Brown’s work on vulnerability, courage, and empathy. Justine now shares her own curriculum, Courage is Built Here™. This transformative program empowers individuals to live and lead with self-awareness, authenticity, and resilience, building a foundation for courage-centered leadership. In addition to writing her blog since 2013, Justine is an accomplished author of twelve books—including five Amazon bestsellers—Justine has written across genres, from children’s books to in-depth explorations of infertility, faith, grief, and leadership. She has delivered two TEDx Talks, The Permission of the And and The Donut Effect, which highlight her unique perspective on navigating life’s complexities with grace. Justine is a sought-after speaker who travels nationally and presents virtually to global audiences, delivering keynotes, workshops, retreats, and trainings on topics such as leadership, resilience, mental health, coping with burnout, courageous and curious conversations, and fostering cultures of inclusion and belonging. Justine lives in St. Louis with her husband Chad and their two dogs, Gertie and Winston. You’ll often find her volunteering at Wild Bird Rehabilitation—supporting the medical team and feeding hundreds of tiny, hungry babies during baby bird season. And during butterfly season, her home comes alive with the flutter of wings as she raises hundreds of monarch and swallowtail butterflies.

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