How do we make friends, create networks and maintain strong ties with those in our lives? What reasons do people come and go from our lives? And, how can we deepen our friendships in moment to moment interactions? We discuss Marissa's ideas around social chemistry and the 3 types of networks/styles we adopt (Expansionists, Conveyers and Brokers). We also get stuck into ideas around work/life balance, the impact of technology on friendships and how we can diversify our networks.

Hope you enjoy.

Will & Luke.

00:00 Introductions and Communication Styles/Ties

04:28 Structures of Networks + What is friendship and how does it develop?

9:30 Expansionists

14:21: Conveners

16:30 Brokers

19:15 Friendships - 'In the Moment' + Impact of phone use + Follow up questions

27:10 Barriers to and enhancers of communication (Enhancing self awareness and self faculty)

35:33 Oscillating between Broker and Convener - changing styles throughout life.

37:42 Work/Life Balance (Segmenters vs Integrators)

44:20 Energising vs Draining friendships

47:00 Maintenance through technology and shared activities

52:25 Who we are drawn to as friends and expanding diversity of networks

55:40 Final reflections and wrap up

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