With a Little Help From My Friends

More than one research project has reported that friendships are a critical component to a long life. Now, a 20-year research project out of the University of Tel Aviv in Israel reveals that good relationships at work improve longevity. The report was published in the journal Health Psychology and the article I read appeared in The Times Of India, Mumbai on Thursday, June 19.

I was in Mumbai doing a leadership seminar and we  regularly discuss the twelve things the world’s best mangers do to create an environment that motivates, inspires and leads to outstanding performance by a team. If you have not yet read First, Break All the Rules, I would highly recommend it.

One of the 12 motivators that great managers do is encourage friendship. Number 10 on the “Q-12” relates to having a “best friend” at work.

Now we know that making this a strategic priority as a motivator not only leads to helping people turn talent into performance, we will be helping them to live longer!