Ep 36 How to Build a High-Trust Workplace & Transform Your Culture with Tim McCleary

Are you facing disengaged employees, struggling with organizational change, or trying to create a high-performance culture in your workplace?In this episode of Today's Balanced Leader, I sit down with Tim McCleary, an expert in culture activation and founder of The Involvement Practice. With 20+ years at NBC, Warner Bros., and GE, Tim shares actionable strategies for unlocking employee potential, increasing trust, and adapting to AI-driven leadership changes.🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ The hidden drivers of disengagement & how to fix them✔️ The neuroscience behind trust & high-performance leadership✔️ How to navigate layoffs & major organizational changes✔️ Strategies for measuring and improving employee engagement✔️ The impact of AI & remote work on workplace cultureWith references to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s stages of grief and insights from Dr. Paul Zak, this episode is packed with actionable advice and thought-provoking conversations. Don't miss out on mastering the next evolution of involvement culture and building a high-trust workplace environment.02:22 Hidden Drivers of Disengagement03:52 The Importance of Third-Party Insights09:00 Recognizing Silent Warning Signs14:20 Generational Differences in the Workplace19:12 Navigating Large-Scale Layoffs20:41 The Human Side of Organizational Change26:32 The Role of Neuroscience in Building Trust41:17 Introduction to Leadership Challenges44:40 Building Strong Team Cultures50:55 Transparency and Trust in Leadership57:25 Navigating Remote Work and AI in the Workplace01:06:15 Measuring Trust and Productivity01:09:44 Immediate Actions for Leaders💡 About Tim McCleary:Tim McCleary is a leading expert in culture change activation and the founder of The Involvement Practice, a firm dedicated to transforming organizations through immersive employee engagement strategies. With a career spanning two decades at NBC, Warner Bros., and GE, Tim pioneered Involvement Culture™, a model designed to drive trust, engagement, and measurable business success.📩 Want to build a high-trust, high-performance culture in your organization?👉 Connect with Tim McCleary at https://www.theinvolvementpractice.comInstagram: @involvement_practice LinkedIn:https://linkedin.com/company/the-involvement-practice-llchttp://linkedin.com/in/timmccleary Want more from Caroline? Website:https//:www.carolinebaird.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/people/Caroline-Baird-Coaching/100092229123713/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolinebaird1/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/caroline_baird_coaching/ Offers: Time to ResetVirtual Retreats (Feb, Mar, Apr) https://carolinebaird.com/virtual-retreat FreeLeadership Level-Up Call https://calendly.com/carolinebaird/1-hour-free-strategic-leadership-level-up-callStrategic Leadership Accelerator Programhttps://carolinebaird.com/strategic-leadership-accelerator Got any burning questions you want answered, or a topic to cover? Email me at [email protected].