In boardrooms around the world, I see the same pattern. Leaders optimise schedules. Track metrics. Push productivity. Yet one of the most powerful performance levers is often overlooked… human connection. 🧠  The Science A growing body of peer-reviewed research shows that strong social connection is not just emotionally valuable… it is biologically protective. A landmark meta-analysis published in PLOS Medicine  found that people with stronger social relationships had a 50% g