In this episode, hosts Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz use their own remarkable story—collaborating successfully for nearly nine years and over 170 podcast episodes before ever meeting in person—to explore the critical balance between virtual efficiency and human connection. While they champion the effectiveness and cost-benefits of remote work, they argue that virtual interactions have limits. The core message is that intentional, physical meetings, even if infrequent, are vital for taking relationships to the next level. The simple act of sharing a meal, a handshake, or an in-person conversation builds a deeper layer of trust, understanding, and rapport that technology cannot fully replicate. For leaders and professionals, the takeaway is to leverage virtual tools for productivity but to strategically create opportunities for face-to-face interaction to humanize colleagues, strengthen team bonds, and foster a more profound and resilient professional community.JONSOP https://jonsop.comjonsopdr2@gmail.com Dr. Joe Hamlett ⁠dr.joehamlett@gmail.com⁠ http:/www.leading2changeconsulting.com ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoehamlett/⁠ http:/www.leading2changeconsulting.com/linkinbio/ Dr. Dave Peltz ⁠PeltzCS@outlook.com⁠ ⁠https://www.PeltzConsultingServices.com/services⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-david-peltz-phd/⁠ https://tinyurl.com/DrDavePeltz Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠ Copyright © 2025 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved