Today's episode tackles a challenge that's become increasingly relevant in our ever-evolving work landscape: building belonging in a virtual world. Did you know that over 70% of remote workers feel isolated or lonely? While the flexibility and convenience of remote work are undeniable, the lack of physical connection can take a toll. This episode is your roadmap to fostering a sense of belonging in your virtual team. We'll be diving deep into the science behind connection, exploring practical strategies for building camaraderie, and uncovering the unexpected benefits of strong virtual relationships.   About Kevin Finke Founder of Experience Willow, he is a highly acclaimed experience consultant renowned for advising business leaders on the crucial role of creating inclusive and belonging-focused workplaces. Learn more about Kevin Finke on: www.kevinfinke.com https://www.experiencewillow.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfinke/   What We Discussed in this Episode about Belonging in a Virtual World: - Identifying Major Roadblocks in Remote Work Environments - Impact of Loneliness on Remote Workers - Leveraging Neurochemicals for Building Belonging - Fostering Team Spirit in Remote Work - Encouraging Informal Interactions in Remote Teams - Integrating New Team Members in Remote Settings - Designing Inclusive Remote Work Environments   Bonus reading on Belonging at Work: The Need of Belonging at Work: How it Affects Employees and Organizational Success https://www.peoplekult.com/post/the-need-of-belonging-at-work-how-it-affects-employees-and-organizational-success   ### Sign up for the Simply Human Newsletter (monthly email newsletter): https://simplyhuman.substack.com Follow the Growth Hacking Culture Podcast: https://www.peoplekult.com/podcast-work-culture Follow Ivan Palomino on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ivanpalomino_ Follow Ivan Palomino on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ipalomino/    About the Growth Hacking Culture Podcast The Growth Hacking Culture Podcast is a series of insightful interviews with prominent experts on mindsets, skills and mental resources to grow individually, lead motivated teams and create human-centric work cultures. These episodes are about thought provoking ideas to scale up and growth hack human-centric and performing work cultures. Hosted by Ivan Palomino.