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

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April 15, 2025

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According to Gallup's State of the Global Workplace Report鈥 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. 听

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

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

What You鈥檒l Learn:

  • Why psychological safety is critical for workplace success
  • The connection between trust, engagement, and productivity
  • How to align personal purpose with an organization鈥檚 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

In This Episode:

  • 00:01 鈥 Introduction to Jean Accius
  • 00:08 鈥 The importance of psychological safety in the workplace
  • 02:37 鈥 The alarming decline in employee engagement and why it matters
  • 05:19 鈥 Why purpose-driven organizations outperform their competitors
  • 06:33 鈥 The power of a listening tour and how it transformed CHC
  • 08:33 鈥 Implementing Shadow Days to build cross-functional collaboration
  • 10:32 鈥 The impact of The Million Dollar Idea Fund
  • 12:02 鈥 How Jean overcame a risk-averse culture to drive innovation
  • 15:25 鈥 Why diversity of thought is essential for leadership teams
  • 19:37 鈥 Mentorship across generations & the importance of community
  • 24:37How to attract and retain older workers in a changing workforce
  • 27:13 鈥 The hidden impact of workplace policies on mental health
  • 30:19 鈥 The business case for corporate well-being initiatives
  • 33:06Life expectancy gaps and how zip codes determine health outcomes
  • 38:49 鈥 Why interdependence, not independence, is the key to progress
  • 42:31 鈥 Final thoughts: The importance of challenging assumptions & lifelong learning

Resources Referenced:

  • The Speed of Trust by Stephen Covey 鈥
  • The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Franklin Covey 鈥
  • Gallup Employee Engagement Study 鈥
  • CHC Impact 麻豆果冻传媒bsite 鈥
  • Break With a Purpose Initiative 鈥

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