Turn the Crank on Employee Engagment with Sadie Bauman

An episode of the The Agent Leader Podcast podcast, hosted by Brent Kelly--The Agent Leader Podcast, titled "Turn the Crank on Employee Engagment with Sadie Bauman" was published on April 9, 2026 and runs 43 minutes.

April 9, 2026 ·43m · The Agent Leader Podcast

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Summary

What actually turns the crank on employee engagement?Right now, only 31% of employees are fully engaged at work, and more than half are simply going through the motions. For agency leaders, that represents both a challenge and a massive opportunity.In this episode of the Agent Leader Podcast, Brent Kelly sits down with Sadie Bauman of iC3 to explore what really drives engagement, and how leaders can start turning the crank on performance inside their agencies.Drawing on Gallup research and real-world experience, Sadie breaks down why so many employees are stuck in the middle, what separates engaged teams from disengaged ones, and how leadership behaviors directly impact results.You’ll learn:What it really means to “turn the crank” on engagementWhy 52% of employees are stuck in neutral—and how to activate themThe critical role leaders play in driving daily engagementHow clarity, development, and communication fuel performanceSimple, practical ways to create a more energized, high-performing teamIf you want a team that’s more engaged, more motivated, and more productive, this episode will show you where to start.Connect with Sadie Bauman via the iC3 website.Ready to get your agency to its Best Version Possible? Take our quick diagnostic to get started with clarity.

Episode Description

What actually turns the crank on employee engagement?

Right now, only 31% of employees are fully engaged at work, and more than half are simply going through the motions. For agency leaders, that represents both a challenge and a massive opportunity.

In this episode of the Agent Leader Podcast, Brent Kelly sits down with Sadie Bauman of iC3 to explore what really drives engagement, and how leaders can start turning the crank on performance inside their agencies.

Drawing on Gallup research and real-world experience, Sadie breaks down why so many employees are stuck in the middle, what separates engaged teams from disengaged ones, and how leadership behaviors directly impact results.

You’ll learn:

What it really means to “turn the crank” on engagement
Why 52% of employees are stuck in neutral—and how to activate them
The critical role leaders play in driving daily engagement
How clarity, development, and communication fuel performance
Simple, practical ways to create a more energized, high-performing team

If you want a team that’s more engaged, more motivated, and more productive, this episode will show you where to start.

Connect with Sadie Bauman via the iC3 website.

Ready to get your agency to its Best Version Possible? Take our quick diagnostic to get started with clarity.

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