In this haunted edition of the HR Leaders Podcast, behavioral scientist and Founder & Host at Influencers: Jon Levy joins us to reveal the chilling science behind why some teams rise from the dead and others crumble into dusty skeletons.

We explore what truly drives high-performing teams in a world where hybrid work can feel like a ghost town 👻

Jon explains why organizations must stop obsessing over lone “superstars” and instead invest in glue people, belonging, and intentional connection.

We also unpack how psychological safety, shared rituals, and team norms bring culture to life, and how to protect your organization from “energy vampires” that drain morale 🎃

🎓 In this episode, Jon discusses:

How belonging and trust fuel performance
Why teams outperform superstar individuals
Rituals leaders can use to bring culture to life
The impact of glue people vs energy-drainers
Why hybrid work fails without intentional connection

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Stop Hiring “Superstars” - They Might Be Office Vampires 🧛‍♂️

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Stop Hiring “Superstars” - They Might Be Office Vampires 🧛‍♂️