Navigating Disengagement and the Power of Small Actions with Kimberly Benoit

Shedding the Corporate Bitch

Many people want to be engaged leaders, but they don’t know where to start. According to Kimberly Benoit of Kimberly Benoit Leadership, the key to true engagement lies in small, consistent actions.

In this episode, Kimberly shares simple actions leaders can take to overcome disengagement in their teams and their own leadership practices. She addresses common workplace challenges that can lead to disengagement and toxic environments, and outlines ways leaders can eliminate distractions, stay present, and foster genuine connections with their team members.

We also discuss the emotional labor of leadership, strategies for building engagement in large organizations, and the crucial role of feedback in establishing trust and driving growth.

Tune in to discover how self-awareness and small actions can transform your team from disengaged to engaged!

TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Signs of an engaged leader
• Practical engagement tips for leaders
• Assessing your engagement in the workplace
• Why leaders should prioritize note-taking
• Creating a culture of trust and open communication
• The importance of giving and receiving feedback
• How to build engagement in a large organization
• The emotional labor of leadership

Grab Kimberly’s book, We've All Done It: Getting Real About the Role We Each Play in a Toxic Workplace, on Amazon! https://tiny.cc/kimberlybenoitbook

Connect with Kimberly Benoit:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-j-benoit/

https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyjbenoit

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Chapters

1. Navigating Disengagement in Leadership (00:00:00)

2. Building Engagement and Presence in Leadership (00:04:18)

3. Importance of Receiving Feedback in Leadership (00:14:38)

4. Emotional Labor and Leadership Challenges (00:20:44)

5. Enhancing Teen Engagement Through Small Steps (00:32:24)