Bridget Lin, a researcher at the NeuroLeadership Institute specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion, shares her insights on workplace connections. She discusses the collaboration with Akamai Technologies that redefines connections beyond mere relationships. The CLEAR model categorizes these connections into four types, impacting engagement and performance. Lin emphasizes the vital role of feeling valued and recognition, as well as the importance of transitioning remote interactions to in-person collaboration for meaningful exchanges.