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 - https://schedule.jasonlauritsen.com/preview/xOZpJLTiVsO9IZ0Wv2NL?notrack=true

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Episode intro and welcome00:55 Why study human connection at work?03:37 Study design, participants, and methodology06:38 Demographics, tenure, and industries represented10:16 How connection was measured13:14 What surprised—and didn’t—in the findings15:37 Remote vs. on-site: The real story of connection18:01 Two types of connection and the “identity congruence” prerequisite23:24 How leaders can drive better connection26:00 The manager’s crucial role in fostering connection29:47 The connected performance system: practical applications34:12 Sports analogies, team connection, and energy37:12 What’s next for Jason Lauritsen and how to learn more39:51 Episode outro