The kindest thing a workplace can do is notice early. A leader who asks a real question, who normalizes rest, who makes it safe to be human instead of flawless, changes the trajectory.

Connectedness means staying genuinely in touch with people over time—sharing ideas, checking in, celebrating their successes, and continuing the conversation long after the original reason you met has passed.
Research shows this matters more than we realize.

Raise the standard of competence. Honor commitments without exception. Tell the truth in the room. Demonstrate respect across difference.