Connection Unlocks Success

Dennis Doran hosts Jeff Perry, the creator of the Engineering Career Coach podcast, as they explore the role of employee connection in the workplace and its effect on personal well-being and organizational success. They discuss the health risks and financial burdens caused by loneliness and a lack of connection. Leadership is highlighted as essential in building a culture of connection, with leaders encouraged to set an example and prioritize the well-being of their teams. The conversation stresses the need for connection at every level of the organization, as well as the importance of self-awareness, soft skills, curiosity, inclusion, and diversity in leadership. The episode wraps up with a recommendation for leaders to ask questions to better understand themselves and their team members.