How to Make People Feel They Belong With 1 Word

Despite being more digitally connected than ever, we’re experiencing a workplace disconnection crisis. Backed by over 5 years of research, including 2,000 global workers and dozens of interviews with leaders, this video explores why connection is the new currency of culture, and how disconnection (especially among Gen Z) is silently hurting well-being, performance, and retention. It’s time to stop assuming people feel connected, and start intentionally creating cultures where they do.

When podcast legend John Lee Dumas found himself burned out in a corporate job, one surprising gesture from his boss changed everything—and revealed the deeper science of connection at work. Research now shows that social exclusion activates the same part of the brain as physical pain. This video explores why belonging is essential for leadership, and how simple actions can transform team culture.