1165: Jason Lauritsen
“Making Connection Work”
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 welcome
00:55 Why study human connection at work?
03:37 Study design, participants, and methodology
06:38 Demographics, tenure, and industries represented
10:16 How connection was measured
13:14 What surprised—and didn’t—in the findings
15:37 Remote vs. on-site: The real story of connection
18:01 Two types of connection and the “identity congruence” prerequisite
23:24 How leaders can drive better connection
26:00 The manager’s crucial role in fostering connection
29:47 The connected performance system: practical applications
34:12 Sports analogies, team connection, and energy
37:12 What’s next for Jason Lauritsen and how to learn more
39:51 Episode outro
Follow Us:
🔔 Subscribe to the Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond Podcast for more engaging conversations and powerful insights.
👍 Like this episode if you found it helpful.
💬 Comment your thoughts and questions below.
🔗 Share this episode with your network to spread the knowledge.
Watch on the
Thrive LouD YouTube Channel
Watch the trailer of Lou’s bestselling book “SPEAK EASY - Connect with EVERY Conversation”
AND GRAB YOURSELF A COPY