The Art of Connection with Tom Ackerman

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">How well do you connect with other people? If you don’t feel comfortable with the idea of building strong social connections and community, you’re not alone. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Forging solid, deep ties with others can be an especially tough obstacle for men who’ve spent the better part of their lives competing against each other. Yet we are innately human. We all crave feeling supported, valued, and understood. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">According to today’s guest, our need for friendships becomes even more powerful in the next chapter. Today you’ll hear from Tom Ackerman, a man who has devoted his life to helping people. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With his optimistic and thoughtful outlook, Tom has a unique talent of putting other people first and building meaningful connections between others. In this episode, you’ll discover how his 76 trips around the sun have fostered love, light, and caring for those in need.<br /> <br /></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We covered:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">What working in the insurance industry taught Tom about helping families</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">The surprising reason why insurance agents get a bad reputation</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">How the “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” changed Tom’s life</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">The easiest way to open the door for connection and meaningful conversation</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why the ability to listen—and open up—to others take courage</span><span style= "font-weight: 400;"><br /> <br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;">How Tom launched a