Passion Struck with John R. Miles
Andrew Brodsky on How to Be Seen Without Being Always Available | EP 617
29 May 2025
In this episode of Passion Struck, Dr. Andrew Brodsky—organizational psychologist, UT Austin professor, and author of PING: Mastering the Art of Virtual Communication—explores how presence, intention, and clarity have become the most undervalued skills in our increasingly virtual world.Drawing from his groundbreaking research and insights from PING, Brodsky reveals why performative busyness is sabotaging genuine connection, how hybrid work is rewiring the way we engage, and what leaders can do to rebuild trust, motivation, and real collaboration. If you’re navigating digital communication, managing remote teams, or simply craving more meaningful connections in your workday, this episode will shift how you lead—and how you show up.Click HERE for the full show notesExplore More: The Ignited Life NewsletterIf today’s episode sparked something in you, you’ll love The Ignited Life—our free Substack newsletter created to fuel your growth between episodes.👉 Subscribe now at TheIgnitedLife.net.Catch more of Dr. Andrew Brodsky: https://abrodsky.com/Together, John and Andrew explore:The difference between physical, emotional, and psychological presence—and why they matter.Why hybrid work may amplify disengagement if not intentionally designed.How “performative busyness” is eroding real productivity and wellbeing.The silent epidemic of disengagement—and how to detect and reverse it.Research-backed tools for leaders to foster presence and connection.If you liked the show, please leave us a review—it only takes a moment and helps us reach more people! Don’t forget to include your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally.How to Connect with John:Connect with John on Twitter at @John_RMilesFollow him on Instagram at @John_R_MilesSubscribe to our main YouTube Channel and to our YouTube Clips ChannelFor more insights and resources, visit John’s websiteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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You should pause and question your communication assumptions and decisions. We lose so much time just going with the flow. We always do a meeting for this, so we'll keep doing a meeting. The conversation is already in email, so we're not going to switch to phone. The problem with that approach is that you often end up in the suboptimal choice of communication medium.
And when you actually stop and take a strategic approach to communication, Not only can you improve your productivity, you can improve your relationships, and you can improve your overall well-being because you can make yourself happier, you can disconnect more, and you can find ways to thrive in a world of communication overload.
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