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Somehow in a city of so many people in public spaces, I can go an entire day without having an in-person conversation. I don’t often say more than a hello to my neighbors unless we recognize one another (which is uncommon in Brooklyn). I may breathe in the scent of a stranger’s sweater smashed against my face on the subway, but we don’t talk. Most of our team chats are on Zoom or Slack.
I’ve made a practice of leaving my desk for lunch. When it’s warm out, I love to sit in the park, but this time of year I often slip into Time Out Market with my packed lunch. If I’m lucky, a coworker or friend is free to join me, though it’s typically a solo affair.
But yesterday, I had an impromptu conversation with a stranger. We sat across from each other at one of those long, cafeteria-like tables and realized we were both chatting with our teams on Slack. “So much for an out-of-the-office lunch, huh?” they said, and we started chatting about creative work. The conversation felt organic, though so rare. And it felt so good.
So here’s a challenge for you: within the next week, try to spark one conversation in public with a stranger and maintain it for at least 5 minutes. Report back on how it felt!
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 According to NPR, our challenge to you this week might make you happier! Even eye contact with a stranger can both boost your happiness and increase your sense of belonging. Give it a try.
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Though any kind of collective activity in public will make you feel good, we especially love the growing movement, started by our friend, Laura Gluhanich, of reading silently together. With 50,000+ members and 180+ chapters in 20 countries, this is a great scenario for introverts everywhere.
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What can we learn from women in charge? Based on 150 interviews with women in their Remarkable Women Program, McKinsey learned that women don’t just lead differently; women better equip their organization’s leadership culture with the qualities required to compete in today’s market. (via Carrie)
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 Ever feel like you just need some S P A C E? I know I did last year. In this mini-episode, Jocelyn K. Glei meditates on the four different ways we can hold space for ourselves (time, idea, ritual, and heart space) and how deep work happens unconsciously.
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The NYC mayor’s office has released its Internet Master Plan for broadband infrastructure. We are particularly excited about the efforts to provide “no-cost access at computer centers, in public spaces, and through wireless corridors” to mitigate disparities in economic participation and social inclusion. (via Karen)
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 Companies don't innovate, people innovate. We’re pumped about Innovation Leadership Accelerator, an immersive leadership experience to grow leaders for innovation, started by our friend Daniel Stillman. Applications for the next cohort close 1/31 – go for it!
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 Next week, we’ll be keeping an eye on the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters to “reimagine the purpose and scorecards for companies and governments.” We’re excited to see such a Sharehold-esque conversation that can have truly powerful results worldwide.
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Late last year, psychotherapist Esther Perel spoke at Creative Mornings on the power of relational intelligence and how it guides us toward well-being and success. As Perel states, “work is no longer even just a production economy, nor even just a service economy, it’s an identity economy. It isn’t just what I’m going to do next, it’s who I’m going to be next.” So, who are you going to be next? (via Christine)
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Sharehold is a progress company. As an innovation agency focused on people-driven change, we help organizations undertake self-sustaining transformation for, with, and by their people.
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What questions are you asking? What's keeping you up at night?
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 Sarah Judd Welch
Co-Founder & CEO
Sharehold
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