Why is work ethic at an all-time low? Am I being too soft on my team? How can I engage my employees without constantly rolling out expensive incentives? Jacob Morgan, a trained futurist, emphasizes the need for leaders to focus on providing agency, vulnerability, and growth opportunities for employees rather than competing on perks and benefits.

KEY TOPICS

Why leaders are so scared of setting boundaries within the walls of their business.

How to acknowledge your own shortcomings without becoming a weak leader.

Ways to problem solve with your team rather than coddling poor performance.

Methods to build trust between the members of your team.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and Mission of Decidedly

01:21 The Challenge of Vulnerability in Social Settings

05:28 Jacob Morgan's Background

08:00 Employee Engagement and Leadership

09:15 Finding Meaningful Work

11:37 Bait & Switch in Employee Recruitment

16:16 Employee Experience

23:43 Organizational Culture

27:29 Setting Company Expectations

29:28 Perks and Entitlements in the Workplace

31:21 Leading with Vulnerability

33:48 The Decline of Hard Work

41:05 Employee Engagement

45:17 Challenges of Leadership Vulnerability

53:45 Building Trust with Your Team

57:30 Key Takeaways

58:35 Producer Closing

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Jacob Morgan is a trained futurist and one of the world’s leading authorities on leadership, the future of work, and employee experience.