We need to change our mindset.  The phrase “I’m not here to make friends,” is the opposite of how we should think about our workplace. So says my guest today who is an expert on building healthy and appropriate friendships in the workplace. Her name is Shasta Nelson and she was an absolute delight to chat with. I learned a lot from her and from her book. It’s called The Business of Friendship: Making the Most of Our Relationships Where We Spend Most of Our Time. By not encouraging workplace friendships, Shasta says, companies and managers are missing out on a crucial opportunity to foster an inclusive and engaging environment where employees are more likely to want to spend the majority of their time. By the way, her previous books include Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness, and Friendships Don’t Just Happen! The Guide to Creating a Meaningful Circle of Girlfriends.  Want to hear more? You know what to do. Click the play button below to join our conversation now, or keep scrolling for a summary. Join in on our chat below Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS In today’s episode, Shasta and I explore: * How friendships at work can help increase our productivity* Tips for maintaining healthy relationships remotely* What the research actually says about toxic co-workers* And lots more! Shasta in Action Shasta’s Book You can order your copy of The Business of Friendship: Making the Most of Our Relationships Where We Spend Most of Our Time right now. Books Shasta Recommends The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile The Wisdom of the Enneagram by Don Richard Riso The Modern Enneagram by Kacie Berghoef and Melanie Bell Check Out These Additional Resources Visit Shasta’s website for more on her and her consulting work. Grab a copy of Shasta’s