EEC 424: Why Employee Connection Is Becoming a Leadership Imperative, with Jonathan Thorp

As the visionary leader of Quantum Connections, Jonathan spearheads Quantum Connections' strategy to support its mission to bring the power of dialogue to workplaces and individuals while expanding the organization's global influence. What are performance metrics missing? What is most important to retain employees today in a environment where 70% if employees are disengaged from the company they work for? What is missing when you only use compensation, perks, or flexibility as retention tools? How can you scale and strengthen relationships? What role does connection play in periods of uncertainty? Jonathan Thorp As the visionary leader of Quantum Connections, Jonathan spearheads Quantum Connections' strategy to support its mission to bring the power of dialogue to workplaces and individuals while expanding the organization's global influence. Under his guidance, Quantum Connections seamlessly integrates the Safe Conversations Dialogue Methodology with the dedication of its practitioners, significantly enhancing the company's impact and reach. Jonathan's expertise spans three distinct career paths—naval aviation, corporate training, and academia—providing him with a wealth of insights into adult learning. His diverse experiences have honed his understanding of optimal learning patterns, effective leadership strategies, and the importance of nurturing curiosity in students for enduring impact Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode,

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EEC 424: Why Employee Connection Is Becoming a Leadership Imperative, with Jonathan Thorp is an episode from Excellent Executive Coaching: Bringing Your Coaching One Step Closer to Excelling by Katrina Burrus, PhD, MCC.

This episode is 24:26 long.

This episode was published on Mar 17, 2026.

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