Three Experts on Forming Genuine Human Connection (Best of Summer Series) – Episode 356
Aug 11, 2026
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This summer on Dominate Your Day, we are returning to the episode vault to bring back experts to discuss each of Gallup's five essential areas of wellbeing: Purpose, Social, Financial, Physical, and Community. Today we explore Social Wellbeing — what Gallup identifies as having strong relationships and love in your life. According to Gallup, people who are thriving in social wellbeing have several hours of meaningful social interaction every single day. Yet we are living through a loneliness epidemic unlike anything we have seen before. This episode is for every leader who feels it.
Dr. Camille Preston — business psychologist, executive coach, and author of Living Real — discusses the danger of shallowing and why the world is craving real connection.
Shari Leid — connection coach, friendship expert, author of Table for 51 and Flip the Box, and founder of the Flip the Box Method — shares what happened when she shared a meal with a stranger in all 50 states and what it taught her about why we struggle to connect.
Andy Lopata — professional relationship strategist and author of six books — explains the blended mindset that makes relationships work and the Curiosity Cycle that builds trust.
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Links + Resources from This Episode:
- Learn more about Dr. Camille Preston’s work at aimleadership.com
- Get a copy of Dr. Camille Preston's book, Living Real: Redifining Success, Pretense, and Happiness
- Get Dr. Camille Preston’s Living Real Gathering Kit at livingreal.aimleadership.com
- Learn more about Shari Leid’s work at animperfectlyperfectlife.com
- Get a copy of Shari Leid’s books Table for 51 and Flip the Box
- Find Andy Lopata’s books, podcast, and assessments here
- Take the free 3-minute Authentic Imprint™ Assessment
- Get a copy of Dana’s book, The Internal Revolution: Lead Authentically and Build Your Personal Brand from Within
- Learn more about The Strengths Journal
About Dr. Camille Preston
Dr. Camille Preston is a business psychologist, executive coach, and author of Living Real. She has spent over 22 years helping leaders understand themselves from the inside out.
About Shari Leid
A former litigator turned connection coach, friendship expert, bestselling author, and national speaker, Shari Leid is the dynamic force behind An Imperfectly Perfect Life®, LLC. Through her keynotes, retreats, and workshops, she helps individuals and organizations break free from outdated boxes— whether in identity, career, or community—blending heart with strategy at every step.
About Andy Lopata
Andy Lopata is an internationally recognised authority on professional relationships, with more than 25 years of experience helping organisations and individuals unlock the commercial and cultural value of connection. The author of six books and co-host of The Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy is a regular contributor to Psychology Today and has written for Harvard Business Review, including a chapter in the HBR Guide to Retaining Your Best People.
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