209. Leadership in the Modern Age: Addressing Quiet Quitting with Ishan Galapathy

Unlock the true potential of your workforce with insights from operational excellence expert Ishan Galapathy. From his personal journey of moving from Sri Lanka to Australia to transforming disengaged employees into change agents, Ishan shares a wealth of knowledge. You'll learn how his latest book, "Unlock," addresses the critical gap in manufacturing companies and offers solutions to enhance productivity and engagement at a global level. This episode promises to provide you with strategies to tackle common workplace challenges and make meaningful change.Explore the pressures of modern work environments as we discuss the phenomenon of "quiet quitting" and the disconnect between leadership and the shop floor. The rapid pace of technological change has created overwhelming environments that can lead to employee burnout and disengagement. Ishan and I emphasize the importance of a thoughtful approach to change management, where reducing pressure can foster innovation and productivity. You'll discover how addressing these issues can transform workplace dynamics and improve operational efficiency.In our conversation, we highlight compelling success stories like Julian the forklift driver, who demonstrated the untapped potential within every organization. By engaging employees who may seem disengaged, businesses can unlock hidden reserves of energy and passion. From practical strategies to foster a more engaged workforce to the importance of meaningful work aligned with company goals, this episode equips you with the tools to transform your workplace. 🌐 Connect with Ishan:• Website: https://ishangalapathy.com/• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ishangalapathy/📚 You can purchase Ishan's books on this link: https://ishangalapathy.com/books/Send us Fan MailThe Thrive Careers Podcast My career wasn’t a straight line—it was a series of pivots, survival jobs, and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Support the show✅ Follow The Leadership Project on your favourite podcast platform and listen to a new episode every week!📝 Don’t forget to share your thoughts on the episode in the comments below. 🔔 Join us in our mission at The Leadership Project and learn more about our organisation here:  https://linktr.ee/mickspiers 📕 You can purchase a copy of the Mick Spiers bestselling book "You're a Leader, Now What?" as an eBook or paperback at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZBKK8XVIf you would like a signed copy, please reach out to [email protected] and we can arrange it for you too.If you're thinking about starting a podcast or upgrading your hosting, Buzzsprout is a great option! This link will give both of us a $20 credit when you upgrade:👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1701891Create forms easily with Jotform! Sign up with my link: https://www.jotform.com/?referral=AkWimLxOBzGet extra Dropbox space—sign up with my link: Dropbox Referral LinkWise Referral link: https://wise.com/invite/dic/michaels11434Strea...