Ep 63 - Leadership habits - Connection: remember there are actual people doing this work (including you)
Tue Feb 03 2026
Connection at work gets dismissed as a "soft skill." But here's the truth: human connection is a survival skill. Without it, even the most capable teams burn out during transformation.
Download our 3 habits, 3 weeks, 0 burnout guide here.
In the final episode of our sustainable leadership series, Lyndsey and Briony reveal why burnout isn't caused by hard work - it's caused by feeling alone in that hard work. Learn three connection habits that prevent isolation and build resilient teams:
The 15-Minute Human Check-In (daily conversations that aren't about tasks)The Real Question Practice (specific questions that create real conversations)Connection Rituals (weekly team practices purely about connection, not work)This isn't about forced fun or toxic positivity. It's about intentional practices that help people feel seen, heard, and like they belong - the basic human needs required for high-performing teams.
Perfect for transformation leaders managing distributed teams, navigating burnout risk, or stuck in surface-level status updates when their teams need real support.
Download the free complete 3-part habits workbook covering achievement, joy, and connection.
Complete the series: Listen to Episodes 1 (Achievement) and 2 (Joy) for the full sustainable leadership framework
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Connection at work gets dismissed as a "soft skill." But here's the truth: human connection is a survival skill. Without it, even the most capable teams burn out during transformation. Download our 3 habits, 3 weeks, 0 burnout guide here. In the final episode of our sustainable leadership series, Lyndsey and Briony reveal why burnout isn't caused by hard work - it's caused by feeling alone in that hard work. Learn three connection habits that prevent isolation and build resilient teams: The 15-Minute Human Check-In (daily conversations that aren't about tasks)The Real Question Practice (specific questions that create real conversations)Connection Rituals (weekly team practices purely about connection, not work)This isn't about forced fun or toxic positivity. It's about intentional practices that help people feel seen, heard, and like they belong - the basic human needs required for high-performing teams. Perfect for transformation leaders managing distributed teams, navigating burnout risk, or stuck in surface-level status updates when their teams need real support. Download the free complete 3-part habits workbook covering achievement, joy, and connection. Complete the series: Listen to Episodes 1 (Achievement) and 2 (Joy) for the full sustainable leadership framework