Reality-Based Leadership S2E31: Engagement is Broken, a Workhuman Radio Interview
Apr 8, 2019
Explore the reasons why employee engagement is faltering and discover how leaders are missing the mark. Dive into the importance of accountability and constructive feedback in fostering a healthier workplace environment. Learn about navigating microaggressions and the complexities of privilege through conscious communication. The art of genuine apologies and relationship repair is discussed, emphasizing vulnerability in professional dynamics. Ultimately, a new perspective on engagement prioritizes personal accountability over leader-centric happiness.
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Engagement Without Accountability Fails
- Engagement without accountability creates entitlement and increased anger among employees.
- Concepts like psychological safety are weaponized when people avoid feedback by claiming they're "triggered."
Practice Shared Accountability and Growth
- Grow in self-awareness by understanding your unconscious biases and evolving daily.
- Seek grace and loving tolerance from others while striving to self-regulate and improve interactions.
Ego Distorts Workplace Interactions
- Ego causes people to see insults where none exist and creates a threat perception.
- Operating from higher consciousness reduces personalization and weaponization of interactions.