I believe that the disconnect was a larger issue in the past. I feel that companies (at least in my limited experience) actually are actively removing that disconnect. It’s a big issue to have. Rewarding teamwork and speaking your (helpful) opinion is a necessity. Doing a lot of solo work and keeping quiet to not step on any toes is more harmful to a company’s workflow. Speaking up with good ideas and why something may/may not work may cause a shift in thinking for the better saving a company time and money wasted on a bad idea. Ensuring people work well together is better for a project, and keeps a team flexible to deal with problems. One thing I hear at work is to speak up and “don’t be a hero”. Rely on others and be someone others can rely on. Individuals are thanked for doing more than what they’re asked, but they are still part of the team. A good balance between both is what’s needed. People like to be recognized for the good work they do, and teams need to be cohesive to work properly.