16 | If Your Team’s Checked Out, Try Checking In: A Conversation on Humanity in the Workplace with Pierre Battah
Update: 2025-08-18
Description
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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