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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2025 · 53 MIN

16 | If Your Team’s Checked Out, Try Checking In: A Conversation on Humanity in the Workplace with Pierre Battah

from Wired to Work with Jess Chapman · host Jessica Chapman

In this episode, Jess talks with Pierre Battah about what it really means to lead with presence. From the myth of employee engagement to the quiet power of one-on-one conversations, they unpack why people check out at work — and how to bring them back in, one real connection at a time. Chapters (00:00:00) - Welcome to Season Two(00:01:49) - The Importance of Employee Engagement(00:03:36) - Understanding Engagement vs. Satisfaction(00:07:54) - Misconceptions About Engagement(00:10:56) - The Role of Surveys in Measuring Engagement(00:14:35) - Driving Substantive Change in Organizations(00:18:11) - The Human Side of Leadership(00:21:07) - Coaching as a Leadership Tool(00:25:40) - Balancing Leadership Styles(00:29:58) - The Manager as Coach(00:34:07) - Investing in Leadership Development(00:39:40) - Creating Better Workplaces(00:45:07) - Final Tips for Engagement

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In this episode, Jess talks with Pierre Battah about what it really means to lead with presence. From the myth of employee engagement to the quiet power of one-on-one conversations, they unpack why people check out at work — and how to bring them back in, one real connection at a time. Chapters (00:00:00) - Welcome to Season Two(00:01:49) - The Importance of Employee Engagement(00:03:36) - Understanding Engagement vs. Satisfaction(00:07:54) - Mi...

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