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The Learn-It-All Podcast

145: How Great Leaders Make People Feel Valued | Jean Accius

Mar 20, 2025
41:32

According to Gallup's State of the Global Workplace Report… Only 30% of employees feel truly engaged in their work, and the consequences are massive with higher turnover, lower productivity, and a workforce that feels disconnected from purpose.  

The reality? Disengagement is a leadership crisis. It’s time to fix it.

Today we’re joined by Jean Accius, CEO of Creating Healthier Communities and thought leader in workplace well-being and leadership innovation. 

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • Why psychological safety is critical for workplace success
  • The connection between trust, engagement, and productivity
  • How to align personal purpose with an organization’s mission
  • The role of mentorship across different generations in the workplace
  • How workplaces impact mental and physical well-being
  • The life expectancy gap by zip code and its implications for society
  • Why leaders need to challenge assumptions and embrace diversity of thought

Timestamps:

00:01 – Introduction to Jean Accius

00:08 – The importance of psychological safety in the workplace

02:37 – The alarming decline in employee engagement and why it matters

05:19 – Why purpose-driven organizations outperform their competitors

06:33 – The power of a listening tour and how it transformed CHC

08:33 – Implementing Shadow Days to build cross-functional collaboration

10:32 – The impact of The Million Dollar Idea Fund

12:02 – How Jean overcame a risk-averse culture to drive innovation

15:25 – Why diversity of thought is essential for leadership teams

19:37 – Mentorship across generations & the importance of community

24:37How to attract and retain older workers in a changing workforce

27:13 – The hidden impact of workplace policies on mental health

30:19 – The business case for corporate well-being initiatives

33:06Life expectancy gaps and how zip codes determine health outcomes

38:49 – Why interdependence, not independence, is the key to progress

42:31 – Final thoughts: The importance of challenging assumptions & lifelong learning


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Podcast Contact Information 

Website: www.learnit.com   

Email: podcast@learnit.com  

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