Why Poor Employee Engagement is a Leadership Problem: with Dr. Roger Gerard

Did you know? According to Gallup's 2023 State of the Global Workplace report, only 23% of employees worldwide are engaged at work. This disengagement isn’t just a morale issue—it’s a global crisis, costing the global economy an estimated $8.8 trillion annually in lost productivity.

In this episode of The Leadership Code, we unpack why poor employee engagement is fundamentally a leadership problem.

My guest, Dr. Roger Gerard, sheds light on the critical role leaders play in fostering engagement and offers actionable insights for turning disengaged teams into thriving, high-performing ones.

We tackle some compelling questions, including:

• What’s the difference between motivation and engagement? Why leaders often confuse the two and how this impacts team performance.

• Push vs. pull leadership: What are these styles, and why does a pull approach foster deeper engagement?
• Training vs. learning environments: How can leaders create a space where employees genuinely learn, adapt, and grow, rather than simply check boxes?
• The 5 Promises leaders need to make to their teams: What commitments build trust, enhance connection, and drive sustained engagement?

This episode is packed with strategies for leaders at all levels, from understanding the psychology of engagement to implementing practical solutions that inspire teams to thrive.