The Danger of Disconnection in the Workplace

I spent last week at the xchange Transformation by Design Summit—a retreat focused on transformational facilitation and building community through intentional listening and connection.

It was an amazing tangible reminder that understanding people is at the heart of great leadership.

In business, we often talk about strategy, goals, and KPIs, but we don't always address the simple, human elements that drive our organizations—listening, engaging, and connecting with our people.

The Disconnect is Real

On average, only 23% of employees are engaged at work. Meaning around 77% of employees are NOT engaged.

That's a critical disconnect between leadership and teams that’s costing businesses dearly. As leaders, we need to ask ourselves:

1. Are we aware of our blind spots in the business?
2. Are we actively investing in our own leadership development?
3. Are we truly listening to our employees, or does ego get in the way?
4. Are we intentional about shaping our company culture to value employees?

The Cost of Disconnection:

When there’s a gap between leadership and employees, the consequences are steep:

? Lower productivity

? Higher turnover

? Missed opportunities for innovation and growth

In addition to these, the impact on your company’s reputation can make it difficult to attract top talent.

But it doesn’t have to be this way.

Turning the Statistic Around

Employees need to feel heard, valued, and connected to the larger mission of the business.

This is where a proven business framework that prioritizes both people and performance can help. When you design your organization around intentional listening, transparency, and open communication, you not only boost employee satisfaction, you drive better business results.

By implementing a people-first framework, you:

? Increase employee satisfaction and engagement

? Align team efforts with organizational goals

? Foster a culture of continuous improvement

? Drive financial success and stability

Your employees are the backbone of your organization. If we aren’t fully listening to them, we miss out on key insights that could shape the future of our business. As leaders, it’s on us to bridge the gap and create an environment where people thrive.

Are you ready to intentionally engage with your team?

As a certified System & Soul coach, I specialize in helping companies turn employee disconnect into an engaged, thriving, and innovative culture. If you have questions about your company culture, I'm happy to talk more.

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