Chapter 5: A Common Cause – Collecting Volunteers to Create a Movement

In this episode, our hosts ask 'Why don’t we feel as good about work as we do about the causes we volunteer for? What would make us jump out of bed each morning and run to work? Ok, maybe not run.' As leaders, our ambition is to have people feel they have a stake in the success or the outcome of our business, right? Yet we struggle to do that. We know having a purpose creates a whole new meaning around our work. When we feel engaged in a meaningful cause, we’re happy to contribute and be more productive. Knowing what is expected of you is a table stake. Knowing how you fit is an engager. Too often people feel disengaged at work because they fail to see the wider context of what they do. In this episode from Pamela Hackett's book Manage to Engage, our hosts emphasizes the crucial role of purpose and meaning in boosting employee engagement.You can learn more in the book published by Wiley: Explore various strategies for fostering this sense of purpose, including clear communication of company vision, cultivating a sense of community, and recognizing the value of even seemingly mundane tasks. Case studies and research findings illustrate the significant financial and cultural benefits of prioritizing employee engagement through a focus on purpose. Ultimately, the text advocates for a shift from a purely transactional employer-employee relationship to one based on shared values and a collective sense of mission.We hope you enjoyed this free learning experience. Follow Manage to Engage Author, Pamela Hackett, on LinkedInBuy the book Manage to Engage, How great managers create remarkable results, on Amazon or where all great books are sold.Manage to Engage. How great managers create remarkable results is published by Wiley.