The Engagement Epidemic: Why Your Paycheck Isn't Enough with Geoff McLachlan
August 6, 2025
The Engagement Epidemic: Why Your Paycheck Isn't Enough to Keep People Caring
Think handing out paychecks automatically creates engaged employees? Think again! The Usual Suspects are back to shatter another leadership myth that's costing organizations big time. With only 31% of employees actually engaged at work (thanks, Gallup!), it's time to face the uncomfortable truth: your people might be physically present but mentally checked out.
The Real Talk on Real Engagement
Myth-Busting Moment: Just because someone shows up and collects a paycheck doesn't mean they're invested in your mission. In fact, nearly 20% are actively working against you - ouch!
The Relationship Revolution: Our panel discovered that the most engaging workplaces aren't about the work itself - they're about the people around you. From bosses who pour into your potential to leaders who create environments where engagement can actually flourish, it's all about human connection.
The Coaching Corner: Stop trying to force motivation and start hiring motivated people. Then create the conditions where they can choose to be fully present and invested.
The Bottom Line
Engagement isn't something you do TO people - it's something you create space FOR people to choose. The difference between a paycheck-collector and a passionate contributor? Leadership that sees potential, builds relationships, and treats work as a calling, not just a job.
Tune in for:
✅The brutal truth about why most employees are mentally checked out
✅How to spot and nurture those "almost engaged" team members
✅Real strategies for creating environments where people WANT to be invested
✅When to stay in a toxic situation vs. when to run for the hills
✅The secret to hiring people who are already wired to care
Ready to stop settling for warm bodies and start building a team that actually gives a damn? This episode is your wake-up call.
Have questions, suggestions or just a great story to tell about some Leadership BS you have experienced? Let us know by
emailing us Today's Featured Coach -
Geoff McLachlan - Motivational Speaker, Trainer and Coach, Bringing Fun Back Into the Workplace, Owner/Founder of Professionals At Play Reach Geoff directly at [email protected] or 509-869-4506
The rest of the gang:
- Jeff Conroy - Organizational and Non-profit Expert, Motivational Speaker, Coach - Executive Leader | Difference Maker for nonprofits in strategic planning, operations, and fundraising and development. Owner/Founder of Conroy Leadership Consulting, LLC. Reach Jeff at [email protected] or 208-215-6285
- Myra Hall - Individual and Team Coaching, Midlife Mentoring- Helping you get excited about life again as you overcome the things that keep you from living and loving a life that counts. - Owner/Founder Waypoint Coaching Group Reach Myra at [email protected] or 765-623-9711
- Jeffrey Geier - Motivational Speaker, Trainer, and Coach - Helping You Win in Work & Life Owner/Founder of Phoenix Coaching LLC Reach Jeffrey at [email protected] or 509-553-9248