Is Connection a Crucial Performance Metric? w/ Dr Thorp (Quantum Connections)

Is Connection a Crucial Performance Metric? w/ Dr Thorp (Quantum Connections)

April 7, 2026 · 48 min · Season 2 · Episode 13

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of connection as a performance metric in organizations, highlighting findings from a study on employee engagement.

Send us Fan Mail For years, organizations have tried to buy loyalty. Higher pay. Better perks. More benefits. But a growing body of evidence suggests that none of those are the real needle-movers. A recently released study of 12,000 U.S. employees by Quantum Connections: Global Dialogue Initiative points to a striking truth: Employees who feel seen by their direct supervisors stay longer, contribute more ideas, and help drive profitability. It’s not compensation or perks moving the needle — i...

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