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HI, I'M JASON.
A dynamic keynote speaker, Jason Lauritsen is a true thought leader in the world of work and employee engagement who is dedicated to revolutionizing the way we lead with RelationshipTM. He fearlessly challenges traditional norms to reshape the employee experience by consistently placing authentic human connection at the heart of leadership.
Jason is the author of two books, Unlocking High Performance and Social Gravity. His thought leadership has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Talent Management magazine, HR Executive magazine, and SHRM publication.
Connection Is the Strategy
Tuesday, April 7, 4:00 PM
Connection is often treated as a cultural outcome. Something leaders hope will improve once strategy, structure, and execution are in place. The reality is simpler and more uncomfortable. Connection is one of the main ways strategy actually turns into action. When connection is weak, execution slows and engagement suffers. When it is strong, people move with clarity and commitment.
Informed by original research inside organizations, this session goes beyond why connection matters and digs into how it actually works. Where do people experience connection at work? What strengthens it and what erodes it? And how does connection directly impact engagement, performance, and well-being? For leaders focused on results, the takeaway is simple. Culture and performance rise or fall based on the quality of connection within and to the organization.
Learning Objectives
● Understand how connection functions inside organizations and why it is a core driver of performance and strategic execution.
● Identify the leadership, cultural, and operational conditions that most strongly influence how people experience connection at work.
● Learn how a Relationship-First Performance approach, grounded in leadership clarity, organizational alignment, and performance enablement, helps leaders turn connection into a competitive advantage
Staying at the Top
Wednesday, April 8, 2:15 PM
Becoming a Top Workplace is a significant achievement. Staying there requires intention.
As the conference comes to a close, this interactive session will create space to reflect, connect, and translate insight into action. Attendees will share key takeaways from the event, learn from one another’s experiences, and clarify what they will take back to their organizations. The focus is not just on what stood out, but on what comes next.