EEC 424: Why Employee Connection Is Becoming a Leadership Imperative, with Jonathan Thorp
About this episode
Jonathan Thorp discusses the importance of employee connection as a leadership imperative in today's disengaged workforce.
As the visionary leader of Quantum Connections, Jonathan spearheads Quantum Connections' strategy to support its mission to bring the power of dialogue to workplaces and individuals while expanding the organization's global influence. What are performance metrics missing? What is most important to retain employees today in a environment where 70% if employees are disengaged from the company they work for? What is missing when you only use compensation, perks, or flexibility as retention tools? How can you scale and strengthen relationships? What role does connection play in periods of uncertainty? Jonathan Thorp As the visionary leader of Quantum Connections, Jonathan spearheads Quantum Connections' strategy to support its mission to bring the power of dialogue to workplaces and individuals while expanding the organization's global influence. Under his guidance, Quantum Connections seamlessly integrates the Safe Conversations Dialogue Methodology with the dedication of its practitioners, significantly enhancing the company's impact and reach. Jonathan's expertise spans three distinct career paths—naval aviation, corporate training, and academia—providing him with a wealth of…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Katrina Burrus PhD, MCC
Guest: Jonathan Thorp
Topics covered
- employee connection
- leadership
- retention strategies
- workplace dialogue
- employee engagement
Keywords
- employee connection
- leadership
- retention
- engagement
- workplace dialogue
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Quantum Connections
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