Erica Keswin Books

Everything starts with connection. I often say that relationships are the lifeblood of business. Without them, all the strategies, technologies, and processes are hollow. Yet in our hyperconnected digital world, many of us are more disconnected than ever. The irony is painful: the very tools meant t...

From Bring Your Human to Work: 10 Surefire Ways to Design a Workplace That Is Good for People, Great for Business, and Just Might Change the World

The first human principle is authenticity. To be real at work means to show up fully as yourself—and to create spaces where others can do the same. I’ve seen too many workplaces where people wear masks, afraid to speak honestly or admit mistakes. But sustained trust is built only when people sense t...

From Bring Your Human to Work: 10 Surefire Ways to Design a Workplace That Is Good for People, Great for Business, and Just Might Change the World

Rituals have existed for as long as humans have gathered around fires, built communities, and needed to turn chaos into order. In the modern workplace, however, we tend to forget that same human need. My journey into understanding the science of rituals was fueled by behavioral research showing how ...

From Rituals Roadmap: The Human Way to Transform Everyday Routines Into Workplace Magic

When we talk about engagement, we often focus on compensation or flexibility. But engagement is emotional—it’s rooted in whether people feel their work matters and their relationships are genuine. Rituals matter because they embody these feelings through shared action. They say, “You belong here.” ...

From Rituals Roadmap: The Human Way to Transform Everyday Routines Into Workplace Magic