EPISODE · Jun 3, 2025 · 37 MIN
Connection is a Business Strategy with WSJ Bestselling Author Steven Van Cohen
from Catalysts: The Leaders Shaping the Future of Learning and Growth · host Jacob Ratliff
In this episode of Catalysts, I sit down with Steven Van Cohen—global leadership consultant, executive coach, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Connectable. Dubbed “The Leadership Whisperer,” Steven helps companies reduce isolation, improve well-being, and foster true belonging in the workplace.We explore what it really takes to build a culture of connection—far beyond icebreakers and happy hours. From combatting loneliness and creating psychologically safe teams to rethinking one-on-ones and using learning as a tool for relational growth, Steven shares actionable insights backed by data and grounded in empathy.If you care about creating teams that perform, stay, and grow together—this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for.🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why connection is one of the most underrated performance levers in businessWhat it means to be “connectable” as a leader (and how to get there)Why one-on-ones fall short without structure and intentionHow L&D can counteract rising workplace lonelinessThe role of vulnerability—beyond just “getting personal”Why micro-moments of connection matter more than you thinkHow to build a social regimen into your team's workflowConnect with Steven on LinkedIn »Learn More About SyncLX »Connect & Learn More Connect on with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacob-ratliff Position Yourself as a Thought Leader in Your Industry: executivebrandbuilder.com Interested in joining the show as a guest? Click here!
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In this episode of Catalysts, I sit down with Steven Van Cohen—global leadership consultant, executive coach, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Connectable. Dubbed “The Leadership Whisperer,” Steven helps companies reduce isolation, improve well-being, and foster true belonging in the workplace.We explore what it really takes to build a culture of connection—far beyond icebreakers and happy hours. From combatting loneliness and creating psychologically safe teams to rethinking one-on-ones and using learning as a tool for relational growth, Steven shares actionable insights backed by data and grounded in empathy.If you care about creating teams that perform, stay, and grow together—this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for.🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why connection is one of the most underrated performance levers in businessWhat it means to be “connectable” as a leader (and how to get there)Why one-on-ones fall short without structure and intentionHow L&D can counteract rising workplace lonelinessThe role of vulnerability—beyond just “getting personal”Why micro-moments of connection matter more than you thinkHow to build a social regimen into your team's workflowConnect with Steven on LinkedIn »Learn More About SyncLX »Connect & Learn More Connect on with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacob-ratliff Position Yourself as a Thought Leader in Your Industry: executivebrandbuilder.com Interested in joining the show as a guest? Click here!
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