A recent Gallup poll found that 70% of U.S. employees are disengaged at work. Worse, 18% of employees are actively disengaged, a mindset that can undermine teamwork and goals. Disengagement can take a toll on the workplace, customer relations, and profits. While countless sources offer magic bullets, there’s only one factor that truly results in employee engagement. That’s the power of community. And it’s up to leaders to build a work culture based on community. To quote leadership expert John Maxwell, “Leadership is influence.”
