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   Close your eyes and imagine yourself standing in front of a towering wall with small, colourful pegs scattered along the structure. Around your waist is a snug harness, and you begin to scale the wall, one step at a time, climbing higher and higher. Every move you make is methodical, forcing you to think with your body as much as your brain. There are mental health benefits of rock climbing that exceed the physical ones, and we don’t necessarily have to be a master of the sport to reap them. Leadership can be learned anywhere. Reflecting back on rock-climbing sessions, we realized how much this experience can be a metaphor for leadership experiences. Rock climbing offers many opportunities for personal and professional development.   1. Collaboration and Differing Perspectives: . . . -> Climbing is solitary, yet highly collaborative in nature. To climb safely, you must have someone to belay and/or spot you, meaning you are always part of a team. Acti...

  Discussion on how social proximity influences behavior, trust, and collaboration—explore real-world examples, psychological insights, and practical approaches. Why Physical Distance Matters More Than We Think When someone steps too close in an elevator, we instinctively recoil. Yet under different circumstances, proximity creates warmth, compliance, and connection. The psychology behind social proximity reveals surprising ways distance influences trust, generosity, and teamwork. Do we like someone more if they stand closer to us? According to research, the answer is yes. What Is Social Proximity? Proxemics and Personal Space Definition: Social proximity refers to the physical closeness between individuals and its effect on behaviour and perception.  We culturally define personal boundaries—often more rigid post ‑ pandemic—but embrace proximity under socially acceptable or trusted conditions. Proximity & Group Identity: In ‑ Group Trust Boosts Compliance Proxi...