CM 310: Kate Murphy on Why We Click

CM 310: Kate Murphy on Why We Click

From Curious Minds at Work by Gayle Allen

January 24, 2026 · 52 min

About this episode

Kate Murphy discusses the importance of human connection and the behaviors that foster it.

Most of us long to connect and, as social creatures, it makes sense that we not only want this but need human relationships to live a healthy life. With numbers on loneliness and polarization continuing to climb, I wanted to speak with someone who’s focused on the antidote, that is, connection. It led me to speak with Kate Murphy, author of the book, Why We Click: The Emerging Science of Interpersonal Synchrony. Kate’s done a deep dive on the importance of connection from multiple perspectives: individuals, teams, even pets. She shares behaviors that create connection, along with those that don’t. I’m seeing connection in a whole new way – thanks Kate! Episode Links You’re Not Listening: What You’re Missing and Why It Matters by Kate Murphy Interview with Zach Mercurio, author of The Power of Mattering The Team Learn more about host, Gayle Allen, and producer, Rob Mancabelli, here. Support the Podcast If you like the show, please rate and review it on iTunes or wherever you subscribe, and tell a friend or family member about the show. Subscribe Click here and then scroll down to see a sample of sites where you can subscribe.

People in this episode

Host: Gayle Allen

Guest: Kate Murphy

Topics covered

  • connection
  • loneliness
  • interpersonal relationships
  • team dynamics
  • human behavior

Keywords

  • connection
  • loneliness
  • interpersonal synchrony
  • human relationships
  • team dynamics

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Why We Click: The Emerging Science of Interpersonal Synchrony, You’re Not Listening: What You’re Missing and Why It Matters, The Power of Mattering

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