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EPISODE · Mar 4, 2026 · 26 MIN

Employee Engagement: How to Get Employees to Care More

from Business Building Blocks Podcast · host Kristina Schmitt

Send us Fan MailYou built your business with passion, grit, and long nights.Now you're asking:“Why don’t my employees care like I do?”In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt breaks down the real reason employee engagement drops — and it’s not laziness.When teams feel:Unclear about directionDisconnected from meaningful goalsUnrecognized for consistent performanceThey disengage.Kristina shares 3 leadership shifts that increase employee engagement immediately:1️⃣ Provide consistent direction and communication2️⃣ Connect individual roles to goals that truly matter3️⃣ Recognize and reinforce consistent performersShe also explains the 10-80-10 principle and why the “watchers” in your organization determine your culture.If you’re a business owner, founder, or team leader who wants a culture of ownership instead of quiet quitting — this episode is for you.👉 Listen now and start building a team that cares.👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for weekly leadership insights.🎧 Watch / Listen📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lPAGuzBzoKk🎧 Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/businessbuildingblocks/employee-engagement🚀 Direct Download: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256331/episodes/18784893-employee-engagement-how-to-get-employees-to-care-more.mp3?download=true✨ Stay Connected with Kristina🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📺 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@KristinaSchmittDevelopment📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#KristinaSchmittDevelopment #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #EmployeeEngagement #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamCulture #PeopleManagement #ExecutiveLeadership ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here:  Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

Send us Fan Mail You built your business with passion, grit, and long nights. Now you're asking: “Why don’t my employees care like I do?” In this episode of the Business Building Blocks Podcast, leadership coach Kristina Schmitt breaks down the real reason employee engagement drops — and it’s not laziness. When teams feel: Unclear about directionDisconnected from meaningful goalsUnrecognized for consistent performanceThey disengage. Kristina shares 3 leadership shifts that increase employee e...

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