The Learn-It-All Podcast 145: How Great Leaders Make People Feel Valued | Jean Accius
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
24:37 – How 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
33:06 – Life 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
Resources Mentioned:
- The Speed of Trust by Stephen Covey – https://a.co/d/1rfRJon
- The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Franklin Covey – https://a.co/d/70e71A5
- Gallup Employee Engagement Study – https://www.gallup.com/workplace/654911/employee-engagement-sinks-year-low.aspx
- CHC Impact Website – www.chcimpact.org
- Break With a Purpose Initiative – https://www.understood.org/en/articles/evidence-based-behavior-strategy-brain-breaks
Podcast Contact Information
Website: www.learnit.com
Email: podcast@learnit.com