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Solidarity refers to the general level of respect, understanding, and regard we have for another. It is a far deeper concept than it first appears and it has personally consequences when we don’t understand it.

Through automatic processes in the brain, a higher level of solidarity can make us seem more intelligent, funny, and attractive. Conversely, lower solidarity makes us seem unrelatable, threatening, and undesirable to have around.  

Solidarity has major consequence for our relationships, our careers, and society each and every day. 

Without awareness, we have less control over the consequences of our actions.  In very real ways, a lack of awareness means a lack of choice.   

When we understand, we gain the ability to choose what we want for ourselves, our careers, and the organizations we care about most.     

I'm A. L. Ranen (“ray-nen”) McLanahan, an engineer, teacher, and speaker with specialization in performance management.  Here is my professional profile on linkedin.

I've been speaking to businesses, to government groups, and at educational events since 2013.  I even spoke to Wisconsin State Legislators at the state capitol in 2016 as a special professional development event.  

During these years, The Science of Solidarity came into greater focus.  I believe its message is important for all of us.  Hence, the reason for all of this.