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Why Disconnected Employees Won’t Reconnect Themselves
Disconnected employees don’t always announce they’re pulling away. Often, the signs are subtle. It's critical for leaders and teammates to take the first step toward reconnection. When isolation takes root, trust erodes, and proactive connection becomes the remedy.
The One Thing That Makes Happiness Real
What can a young man living alone in the Alaskan wilderness teach us about connection? This video shares the final words of Chris McCandless, the subject of Into the Wild, and how they reveal a universal truth about happiness, teamwork, and belonging. A moving reminder of what makes happiness and success real.
How to Make People Feel They Belong With 1 Word
How to Make People Feel They Belong With 1 Word
Why Workers Feel Alone Even In the Office Surrounded by People
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.
Why Belonging Is a Leadership Priority
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.