246 Why Connection Matters at Work: Interview with Morag Barrett

Nov 22, 2025

Many organizations invest heavily in systems, strategies, and tools—yet overlook the one factor that most powerfully determines performance: the quality of relationships at work. When connection is missing, even the best plans struggle. When connection is strong, challenges become easier to navigate, trust grows, and teams flourish.

Morag Barrett, founder and CEO of SkyTeam, has spent more than two decades helping over 15,000 leaders across 20 countries transform workplace relationships into a strategic asset. She is the bestselling author of Cultivate: The Power of Winning Relationships and You, Me, We: Why We All Need a Friend at Work, and was recently recognized among the Top 50 Leadership and Management Experts in 2025.

In Episode 246 of The Mindset Game® Podcast, Morag shares:

• How loneliness and disconnection show up silently in organizations, eroding engagement, trust, and performance
• What it means to lead with an Ally Mindset, and how generosity, curiosity, courage, and accountability can transform culture
• The business case for friendship at work—and why belonging isn’t a “nice-to-have,” but a driver of results

To learn more about Morag Barrett and her work with SkyTeam, visit skyeteam.com or connect with her on LinkedIn.

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