Introduction
The gift of friendship and connecting meaningfully at work
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1. Recognizing How Friendships Have Never Been More Important
The feel good factor
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Staying connected virtually and remotely
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Building bridges inclusively
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2. Sidestepping Friendship Land Mines
Cultivate friendships, not cliques
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Clarifying and enforcing boundaries with over steppers
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Avoiding gossiping, triangulating, and complaining
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Disagreeing with friends: Don’t just go with the flow
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3. Distinguishing between Common Work Relationships
Partnering with your boss
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Treading carefully with a work spouse
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Maximizing sponsor relationships
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Getting the best out of client relationships
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Strengthening referral relationships
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4. How-to Friendship: Examples
Addressing a work friend's negative behavior
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Setting limits with friends the right way
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Deflecting others' negative behavior
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Managing friendships outside of work
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Conclusion
Be the first: What dogs teach about friendship
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Cultivating friendships and building a legacy
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