Do you have friends at work?

According to a survey at Olivet Nazarene University, 82% said they do and in fact, on average they had 5 friends at work. 29% would even describe one as a best friend.

So, it’s likely that your answer to the question I posed above was yes. And when I ask this question in a live (virtual or in-person) setting, I often get asked a follow-up question: Kevin, are you talking about co-workers or are you talking about friends?

This is a good question and the answer matters for a variety of reasons. Check out the video below to learn more about friends at work.

https://youtu.be/mvdJtA2GDE8?rel=0&showinfo=0

Tweet it out: When you work with people you like and are friendly with, everyone wins. Including the organization. Choose to build stronger working relationships. @KevinEikenberry

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Kevin Eikenberry is a recognized world expert on leadership development and learning and is the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group. He has spent over 30 years helping organizations across North America, and leaders from around the world, on leadership, learning, teams and teamwork, communication and more.

Twice he has been named by Inc.com as one of the Top 100 Leadership and Management Experts in the World and 100 Great Leadership Speakers for Your Next Conference. The American Management Association named him a “Leaders to Watch” and he has been twice named as one of the World's Top 30 Leadership Professionals by Global Gurus. Top Sales World has named him a Top Sales & Marketing Influencer several times, and his blog has been named on many “best of” lists. LeadersHum has named him one of the 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership in 2023.

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