Episode 6: Reigniting the Extraordinary Power of Human Connection in a Disconnected World with Nadine Hack
Summary:
Nadine Hack, lifelong social activist, peacemaker, and bridge-builder joins us to share her powerful insights on building relationships and cultivating genuine connection. In this conversation, she offers a preview of her upcoming book, The Power of Connectedness, with a foreword by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Desmond Tutu, exploring how relationships, though often messy and complex, are the foundation of both personal and collective growth. Because true connection starts with openness and the courage to keep our hearts open, even when it’s hard.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
02:30 - Brunch with a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
04:20 - Early life lessons that brought her to her work and purpose
07:55 - The power of connectedness
15:35 - What it takes to make and keep connections
20:15 - Wherever you go you are there
21:20 - Shifts in the way we connect with each other
25:45 - Drawing boundaries
31:30 - A remarkable story about holding people accountable
34:30 - Factors to the loneliness epidemic
39:10 - Why internal work is necessary in relationships
40:25 - AI relationships and the future of connections
46:45 - Will we ever reconnect with each other again
50:20 - Now or then: Is humanity in a better place
53:30 - Peace of mind
55:45 - One last powerful takeaway
Concepts and frameworks featured:
Agency, trust, interdependence, polarization, loneliness epidemic, AI
About the guest:
Nadine B Hack, CEO beCause Global Consulting, Senior board advisor Global Citizens Circle | LI, FB, TW, IG, Wiki
Nadine Hack, CEO beCause Global Consulting, whose TEDx ‘Adversaries to Allies’ has 15.5K+ viewers, helps individuals and organizations connect to core purpose; create synergy within entities; improve relations among internal and external stakeholders to benefit each and larger society. A human rights advocate since the 1960s, the first female Executive-in-Residence IMD Business School, she’s worked with senior leaders in business, NGOs, academia and government, including Nelson Mandela. Forbes Councils author, writing a book, ‘The Power of Connectedness’ with foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Awards include: Ethical Business Thought Leader; Responsible CEO of Year shortlist; Top Corporate Social Responsibility Leader; Top Ethical Business Influencer; Catalyst for Change; Inspiration lifetime achievement presented at Säid Business School Oxford.
