Most dedicated employees work hard not only on their deliverables, but also on how they are perceived by management and their peers. Though there may be interest in cultivating friendships with coworkers, but the concern is always blurring the line between trusted confidante and the consummate professional. The prevailing view was to always err on the reserved side for a smoother working relationship. We are now seeing a departure from this perspective, in favor of a more open and "sleeves rolled up" approach to connecting with colleagues. The idea is to break down the divide between your "at home" and "at work" selves in order to promote growth and greater success in business.

Learn the strategies needed to cultivate productive AND fun business relationships, without compromising your professional brand.

Make Genuine Connections at Work, and Success Will Follow

Happiness Posts is published by Darin M. Klemchuk founder of Klemchuk PLLC, an intellectual property law firm located in Dallas, Texas and co-founder of Engage Workspace for Lawyers, a coworking space for lawyers. He also publishes the Ideate (law) and Elevate (law firm culture) blogs. You can find more information about his law practice at his firm bio and also at his BioSite.