🎙 Rituals And the ROR: Return On Relationships

Exactly what are rituals, and how do they affect our lives? Some of the most recognizable rituals are marriages, funerals, graduations, coronations and presidential inaugurations, oaths of allegiance, dedication ceremonies, etc. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, ritual expert Ezra Bookman shares the benefits of rituals in the workplace and how they can help to improve morale & create a more connected community.  

“Changes happen to us; transitions are the conscious, psychological decisions that we make to come to terms with change. Rituals are ways in which we can embody transitions and bring them out into shared experiences.”

This was such a great interview packed with so much interesting information about workplace conflict that we decided to turn it into a 2-part series. Be sure to tune in again next week for part II.

Authentic Touch Points:

• Ezra’s path to rituals. 2:00

• What is a ritual? 5:30

• The intersection of arts & rituals. 9:00

• Why we need rituals. 14:00

• Negative vs positive rituals. 18:00

• Why companies seek out rituals. 22:00

• The benefits of rituals in the workplace. 28:00