In this episode of Transformational Thinkers, Sara Sheehan welcomes best-selling author, speaker, and seminar leader John Guaspari to the show to talk about his new book, “If Engagement is the What, Then Respect is the How”. John leads Sara through the foundations of employee engagement laid out in his book, the intangibles that people are frequently less comfortable dealing with. They explore why engagement is a crucial component of business success and how successful leaders approach engagement.

What if the secret to unlocking unparalleled employee engagement lies not in metrics, but in the profound simplicity of respect? Join host Sara Sheehan as she dives deep into this transformative idea with author John Guaspari in the latest episode of Transformational Thinkers with Sara Sheehan. In his compelling book, “If Engagement is the What, Then Respect is the How,” Guaspari challenges conventional wisdom, urging leaders to rethink their approach to workplace culture.

Throughout this enlightening discussion, Guaspari reveals how respect serves as the bedrock of employee engagement and organizational success. Many leaders mistakenly prioritize quantifiable metrics over the essential intangibles that shape workplace dynamics. By emphasizing the interconnectedness of respect, trust, empowerment, and engagement, he illustrates why respect is the most crucial and controllable factor in fostering a thriving organizational culture.

Are you aware of the common misconceptions that CEOs hold about respect and employee engagement? Guaspari sheds light on how miscommunication can erode trust and disrupt team dynamics, leading to a disengaged workforce. This episode is a must-listen for any leader seeking to enhance their team’s morale, productivity, and employee satisfaction by genuinely considering others.

Guaspari shares practical insights and real-world examples from his extensive experience in leadership development, demonstrating how even small changes in leadership behavior can yield significant improvements in employee satisfaction. Discover actionable strategies to cultivate a culture of respect, ensuring that engagement becomes an ongoing process rather than a mere checkbox activity.

This episode serves as a powerful reminder that authentic engagement is built on a foundation of respect, trust, and empowerment. If you’re a CEO or leader looking to navigate the complexities of workplace culture, tune in to gain valuable perspectives that can transform your organization.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry’s thought leaders. Engage with us, share your thoughts, and discover how you can apply these insights to your own organization. Join the conversation and transform your leadership approach today! 

About John Guaspari: 

Since the mid-1980s, John Guaspari has helped leaders increase the level of employee engagement throughout their organizations.

John is the author of six previous books on the topic, including the best-selling “I Know It When I See It” and “The Value Effect: A Murder Mystery About the Compulsive Pursuit of the Next Big Thing”. His writing credits also include seven training videos (one of which is the best-selling “Time: The Next Dimension of Quality”) as well as hundreds of articles and columns for a broad range of business publications. His new business book is “If Engagement is the What, Then Respect is the How”.

John has worked with clients in scores of industries and has delivered over a thousand engagement-related presentations, seminars, and workshops for public and client-specific audiences alike. In the process, he has gained an enviable reputation for his ability to unravel complex subject matter and communicate it in the kind of accessible and engaging way that leads to real learning. Said another way, he knows how to be engaging about engagement.

Long before entering the world of consulting, John began his professional career as an aerospace engineer, after which he went on to hold senior management positions in widely varying functions such as marketing, sales support, customer support, quality, organizational effectiveness, and leadership development.

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