Leading with Understanding for Lasting Engagement.
Connected Leaders
Because teams don’t follow titles, they follow leaders who ‘get it.
Sustainable engagement doesn’t come from quick wins, trendy programs, or top-down directives. It comes from leadership that prioritizes understanding—of individuals, team dynamics, and the subtle forces that shape everyday interactions.
When leaders take the time to observe, listen, and truly understand how their teams function—not just on paper, but in practice—they unlock the potential for deeper connection and lasting commitment.
Maria deBruijn’s work centers on this principle. Through Team Kinetics, she partners with leaders to observe their teams in real time, uncovering what’s often missed in surface-level assessments: the nuanced moments where understanding breaks down, and where it can be rebuilt.
This kind of leadership doesn’t just boost morale—it creates cultures where people feel safe to contribute, empowered to grow, and motivated to stay.
Understanding is not a soft skill—it’s a strategic one. And it’s the starting point for engagement that sticks.
The power of leadership is in what it understands.
What does it mean to be a connected leader?
A connected leader prioritizes relationships over hierarchy, choosing to lead through empathy, presence, and trust. They listen deeply, communicate openly, and create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued. By fostering genuine connection, they inspire commitment, unlock collaboration, and build teams that thrive, not just perform.
This is connected leadership: strategic, human-centered, and rooted in awareness. When people feel seen and understood, they don’t just stay—they thrive.
Details
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You can choose 6 or 9 months
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4 half days in person
4 virtual integration sessions
2 x 1 on 1 virtual 30 mins
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
