Why Some People Just Click (and Others Don’t) | Maya Rossignac-Milon

Have you ever felt like you really just clicked with someone? That sense of being on the same wavelength—finishing each other’s sentences, riffing, and building ideas together. There’s something deeply satisfying about sharing a “reality” with another person, and when that happens at work, it can transform not just how we feel, but how we perform.

This week, we’re joined by researcher Maya Rossignac-Milon to unpack the science of shared reality. It’s not just social glue—it’s something tangible, measurable, and closely tied to performance. We explore how shared reality forms, why going “off script” can spark stronger connections, and why authenticity consistently beats forced agreement. From quick hallway conversations to long-term collaborations, these moments of connection build trust, deepen meaning, and shape how effectively we achieve our goals.

We also dive into the role of instrumentality, asking where genuine connection ends and strategic networking begins. In a world that prioritizes both hard work and “who you know,” this conversation challenges us to rethink what really drives success—suggesting that it’s not just productivity, but the quality of the connections we build along the way.

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