The Surprising Power of Rituals - Learnings from our HBR Article

What if the key to more engaged employees isn’t a new incentive program, but something much more human?In this episode, Marilyn Zakhour and Dr. Constance Noonan Hadley take you behind the scenes of their three-year research journey on team rituals—work that led to their widely read Harvard Business Review article.Together, they unpack the data that proves rituals boost team commitment, psychological safety, and job satisfaction—and they share personal stories from the research process, including what surprised them most along the way.From childhood traditions to corporate rituals that actually work, this conversation is both insightful and deeply personal. Plus, don’t miss the rapid-fire round, where Marilyn and Connie challenge each other with unexpected questions about their collaboration.Tune in to learn:✔ What makes a team ritual truly meaningful✔ How rituals shape human connection at work✔ The hardest part of researching and implementing rituals✔ What Marilyn and Connie really think about certain team traditionsIf you’ve ever wondered how to build a culture of trust, engagement, and connection, this episode is for you.

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