About this episode

Lou Diamond and Jason Lauritsen discuss the importance of workplace connection and its impact on organizational performance.

What if everything you thought about workplace connection was wrong—and remote workers are actually the most connected employees of all? In this eye-opening episode, Lou Diamond welcomes back human connection expert Jason Lauritsen to reveal the surprising and actionable findings from a groundbreaking study on connection at work. Discover why connection isn't just a nice-to-have, but the upstream force driving motivation, inclusion, and real organizational performance. Key highlights include the two forms of workplace connection (and the critical prerequisite that makes them work), why clarity from leadership matters more than ever, and how being able to "be yourself" at work is the secret ingredient for engagement and results. Plus, Jason Lauritsen offers simple, high-impact ways leaders and managers can immediately start building a more connected—and higher-performing—organization. Tune in to learn the science behind true connection and how to power up your team's performance with proven, practical steps. To Download the Connection Diagnostic - app.connectedperformancegroup.com/connection-diagnostic To connect directly with Jason Lauritsen…

People in this episode

Host: Lou Diamond

Guest: Jason Lauritsen

Topics covered

• workplace connection
• remote work
• organizational performance
• leadership
• employee engagement

Keywords

• connection at work
• employee motivation
• inclusion
• high-performing organization
• leadership clarity

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