Ryan Jenkins

As a Wall Street Journal bestselling author on leadership and the #1 thought leader on team connection, I can empower your team, elevate engagement, and improve retention through a fresh, action-packed speaking session. From arenas to virtual workshops, I create experiences that exceed audience expectations.

Remote work, advancing technology, and an always-on work culture are fracturing our relationships resulting in deep disconnection. A colossal 72% of global workers feel isolated at least monthly; with 55% saying at least weekly. Feelings of isolation and loneliness among employees are on the rise, and contribute to a real and growing mental health problem that affects both individuals and organizations. You’ll learn how addressing the issues―and finding practical, effective solutions―can transform an isolated workforce to one that’s happier, more engaged, and more productive in their efforts.

Combining a decade of leadership consulting and firsthand workplace connection research, Ryan Jenkins distills everything you need, showing you
what’s causing today’s disconnection and how you can increase connection to boost belonging, engagement, retention, and performance with employees at every level (and whether their in-person or remote).

Attendees gain:

• Awareness of the new science and the significance of connection.
• Strategies that are proven and actionable to cultivate stronger human connections and thrive at work.
• Best-in-class research and examples of individuals fostering better connections at work.
• Ability to identify workers in need of connection & how to deliver it.
• The 4-step LINK Framework™ to create connected, driven, and high-performing teams.

A colossal 70% of global workers feel lonely at least monthly; with 52 percent saying at least weekly. Today’s workers are lonelier than ever before resulting in a disengaged, disloyal, and disenchanted workforce. Remote work, technology advancements, and an always on work culture are causing more disconnection than ever before resulting in a low-performing, disloyal, and burnt-out workforce.

Ryan uncovers the modern causes of loneliness, the crucial role inclusion plays in solving it, and strategies organizations can use to reduce loneliness among their team. The result is a more connected organization with improved engagement, well-being, and performance at work.

Attendees gain:

• Insights into how disconnection, exclusion, and loneliness are negatively impacting business.
• Understanding of the science and significance of inclusion.
• Scoring on how connected their teams are based on the Team Connection Assessment™.
• Strategies to decrease loneliness and increase belonging, engagement, and performance at work.
• Best-in-class examples of organizations that have decreased loneliness and increased belonging.
• Ability to create deep connections and unify a team.

Connection is the workplace currency of the future. Remote work, advancing technology, and an always-on work culture are fracturing our relationships resulting in deep disconnection. As next-generation employees and technology usher in a new age of work, the ways of working and leading in the past become liabilities. The new age of work requires a new age of leading, working and connecting.

Combining a decade of leadership consulting and
firsthand future of work research, Wall Street Journal bestselling author–Ryan Jenkins–distills everything you need, showing you what’s causing today’s disconnection, unpacking the next-generation workforce, and how you can increase connection to improve engagement and performance across remote or hybrid teams. In addition, Gen Z is the fastest-growing generation in the workforce, and they are craving more human connection at work. Don’t miss out on this chance to get ahead!

Attendees gain:

• Insights into trends shaping the future of work.
• Strategies for leaders to remain relevant and increase influence in tomorrow’s workplace.
• Best-in-class examples of organizations adapting to future workplace trends.
• Strategies to cultivate strong human connections no matter the distance.
• Confidence to work, lead, and connect in the future.