Why Some People Just Click (and Others Don’t) Maya Rossignac-Milon

What does it mean to truly “click” with someone—and why does it matter so much at work? With researcher Maya Rossignac-Milon, we explore the science of shared reality and how authentic, off-script interactions lead to stronger relationships, greater meaning, and better performance. This episode reframes connection not as a bonus, but as a core driver of success. Topics [0:00] Intro and Speed Round with Maya Rossignac-Milon [10:11] Defining Shared Reality [14:43] Reality and Work Performance [19:22] How Shared Reality Can Help You Achieve Your Goals [24:28] Research and Collaboration [27:41] The Benefits of Riffing [37:29] Shared Reality and Romantic Partners [42:32] Fighting a Culture of Individualism [50:20] Desert Island Music [54:20] Grooving Session: Finding Alignment and Making Connections ©2026 Behavioral Grooves Links About Maya Measuring Shared Reality Join us on Substack! Join the Behavioral Grooves community

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Why Some People Just Click (and Others Don’t) Maya Rossignac-Milon is an episode from Behavioral Grooves Podcast by Kurt Nelson, PhD and Tim Houlihan.

This episode is 69:49 long.

This episode was published on Apr 6, 2026.

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