Praise for Critical Connections "Loneliness is reaching crisis levels, but Tracy Brower shows how we can turn the tide. In Critical Connections , you'll learn how to build friendships and communities which strengthen our minds, improve well-being, and help us thrive in life's challenges." --ARTHUR C. BROOKS, PhD, Harvard Professor and #1 New York Times bestselling author " Critical Connections offers an urgent, research-driven call to reimagine how we form and sustain relationships in workplaces and communities alike, a goal that resonates deeply with my own studies of teams and organizations. Author Tracy Brower beautifully illuminates how authentic connections are foundational to learning, thriving, and resilience--essential ingredients for innovation and growth. This book will be a useful guide for anyone committed to building environments where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute." --AMY C. EDMONDSON, PhD, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management, Harvard Business School and author of Right Kind of Wrong and The Fearless Organization "In a world increasingly defined by loneliness and isolation, Critical Connections is a vital call to action.

Tracy Brower combines compelling research with practical stories to show that our health and joy depend on the relationships we nurture. As a leader who has seen the power of working in pairs to transform a company culture, I can attest to the truth of Brower's message: we are stronger, healthier, and happier together." --RICHARD SHERIDAN, CEO and Chief Storyteller, Menlo Innovations and author of Joy, Inc . and Chief Joy Officer "At a time when loneliness and disconnection are increasingly prevalent in our culture, this book provides an essential roadmap for anyone who wants to strengthen relationships and build authentic community." --DORIE CLARK, PhD, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of The Long Game "Connecting is the single most important thing we do. Read this book and understand why." --ROBIN DUNBAR, PhD, Evolutionary Psychologist at Oxford University and Originator of Dunbar's Number.