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An Imperfectly Perfect Life with Shari Leid is where the Flip the Box® movement comes to life — reminding us that connection changes everything.
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The Friendship Recession: Why 1 in 8 Americans Has No Close Friends | Flip the Box Ep 10 (opens the original)
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If something big happened to you tonight, who would you call? Not text. Call. And the harder question: who would call you? This week I'm taking on the friendship recession. In 1990, 3% of Americans said they had no close friends. By 2021 it was 12%, and the research since keeps pointing the same direction. Men have been hit hardest: the share with at least six close friends was cut nearly in half in three decades. We blame our phones, COVID, remote work, and being busy. I think something else is
Why Networking Feels Gross (and What Actually Works) with Maya Rupert (opens the original)
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In this episode, Maya and Shari explore what happens when we stop treating connection like networking and start building relationships rooted in trust. They talk about connecting across political and cultural differences, why common ground can open conversations that debate cannot, and how listening to experiences different from our own can reveal what we simply don’t know we don’t know. They also dig into authenticity: what it really means to be yourself, why that can be more complicated for so
The Cost of Disconnection (opens the original)
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What happens when disconnection costs more than we think? In this episode, Shari Leid dives into the hidden costs of disconnection in our lives and workplaces. Discover how cultivating authentic connections can transform personal and professional interactions. KEY TAKEAWAYS Disconnection carries significant personal and professional costs Authentic connection is a leadership strategy, not a soft skill Personal transformation requires moving from performing to authentic belonging CONNECT WITH SHA
Identity Redefined: From Foster Care to NFL (opens the original)
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What if the identity you've been living isn't yours? In this episode, Shari Leid and Anthony Trucks explore how your identity creates success and why redefining it can lead to extraordinary results. Anthony shares his journey from foster care to the NFL and how identity shifts have shaped his life and career. KEY TAKEAWAYS Your identity, not your circumstances, determines your future. Achieving success often requires transforming your identity. Identity shift involves changing beliefs, thoughts,
Mastering Empathy in Leadership (opens the original)
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How can empathy transform leadership and communication in high-stakes situations? Retired Army Colonel Chris Kolenda joins Shari to explore the power of empathy in leadership. Chris shares real-life stories from Afghanistan, revealing a method to bridge cultural and generational gaps. Discover practical steps for improving understanding and collaboration in your own workplace. KEY TAKEAWAYS Empathy forms the basis of effective communication. Understanding emotional and experiential backgrounds f
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