Understanding Digital Traps at Work

In this episode of the People Dividend podcast, host Mike Horne explores the complexities of the modern workplace with organizational researcher Craig Mattson. They discuss the evolving definition of work environments, the phenomenon of digital overwhelm, and the importance of effective communication in a digital age. The conversation delves into finding meaning in work, the art of persuasion, and the role of indirect communication. Matson emphasizes the need for flexibility in navigating digital tools and the importance of moving from mere coping to flourishing in both professional and personal realms.

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Key Points:

• Why Modern workplaces require thinking about modes of relationship and engagement.
• How Digital overwhelm arises from the intersection of technology and emotional presence.
• Why communication in the workplace must adapt to digital platforms.

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It's not this or that. It's not quit or stay. It's really, how are you going to posture yourself towards your work? - Craig Mattson

We often think about communication in very direct ways… but so much of human interaction happens at that sort of indirect almost unspoken level - Craig Mattson

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