After a mass experiment in working from home over the past two years, companies are embarking on a new chapter of hybrid work. Teams are once again connecting at the office, turning virtual “water-cooler” chats into in-person conversations. But there are new stressors and uncertainties, like striking a sustainable balance between valuable face-to-face interactions and the flexibility of working from home. So how do we design a hybrid work experience optimized for our teams and our goals that also honors our individual wellbeing and needs?

In this episode, Kendall Kazor of Google’s People Development Team speaks to Dr. Nicholas Bloom, a professor of economics at Stanford and a leading global expert on remote and hybrid work. He provides the latest research on the future of work, and how to maximize our productivity while maintaining team cohesion and wellbeing in the hybrid environment. Clinical sports psychologist Dr. Adam O’Neil joins Bloom in the conversation, offering insight on how we can pair empathy and compassion to successfully navigate this transition.

Follow Nicholas on Twitter @I_Am_NickBloom and check out his research at the Productivity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Program of the National Bureau of Economic Research.

Learn more about Adam’s work and his psychology practice, Atlas Psychology.

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We live in the era of teamwork. Collaboration is celebrated as the solution to most of our challenges, helping us channel diverse perspectives and move the ball forward on difficult tasks. But research reveals that over-collaboration might be hurting us more than it’s helping, particularly in the hybrid workspace.

Google People Development Team’s Kendall Kazor asks Dr. Rob Cross, a professor of global leadership at Babson College and author of “Beyond Collaboration Overload,” about the potential pitfalls of over-collaboration. Rob is joined by Dr. Kensa Gunter, a clinical sports psychologist who provides perspective about the collaborative footprints and costs on the very teammates we are hoping to help.

Together, Rob and Kensa teach us how we can maximize our time and efforts and be energizers for our co-workers, our families, and ourselves.

Follow Rob on Twitter @RobCrossNetwork, get a copy of his book Beyond Collaboration Overload, and learn more about his organizational network analysis method that helps leaders design hybrid work norms.

Follow Kensa on Twitter @DrKensa.

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Sometimes it seems our focus is everywhere except where we need it to be, and with the many demands on our attention in the office and at home, it can be difficult to decide where and how to direct our limited energies. How do we hone our attention skills to improve productivity and relish the present moment — all at once?

In this episode, Kendall Kazor, part of Google’s People Development team, interviews Dr. Amishi Jha, a psychology professor and director of the Contemplative Neuroscience UMindfulness Initiative at the University of Miami and a leading expert on focus and attention. They’re joined by mental performance coach Lauren Johnson. Together, they discuss key takeaways from Jha’s bestselling book “Peak Mind,” and teach us how to train our awareness for peak performance.

Follow Amishi on Twitter @amishijha and get a copy of her book Peak Mind, and learn more about her latest research at amishi.com

Follow Lauren on Twitter @_laurenjohnson_ and sign up for her Mid-Week Mindset Newsletter.

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DISCLAIMER: The views or opinions expressed by the guest speakers are solely their own and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Google, Inc. Google does not endorse any products or technology presented by the guest speakers.