145: How Great Leaders Make People Feel Valued | Jean Accius
Release Date:
April 15, 2025
Release Date: Mar 20
According to Gallup's State of the Global Workplace Report… Only 30% of employees feel truly engaged in their work, and the consequences are massive with higher turnover, lower productivity, and a workforce that feels disconnected from purpose.
The reality? Disengagement is a leadership crisis. It’s time to fix it.
Today we’re joined by Jean Accius, CEO of Creating Healthier Communities and thought leader in workplace well-being and leadership innovation.
What You’ll Learn:
Why psychological safety is critical for workplace success
The connection between trust, engagement, and productivity
How to align personal purpose with an organization’s mission
The role of mentorship across different generations in the workplace
How workplaces impact mental and physical well-being
The life expectancy gap by zip code and its implications for society
Why leaders need to challenge assumptions and embrace diversity of thought
In This Episode:
00:01 – Introduction to Jean Accius
00:08 – The importance of psychological safety in the workplace
02:37 – The alarming decline in employee engagement and why it matters
05:19 – Why purpose-driven organizations outperform their competitors
06:33 – The power of a listening tour and how it transformed CHC
08:33 – Implementing Shadow Days to build cross-functional collaboration
10:32 – The impact of The Million Dollar Idea Fund
12:02 – How Jean overcame a risk-averse culture to drive innovation
15:25 – Why diversity of thought is essential for leadership teams
19:37 – Mentorship across generations & the importance of community
24:37 – How to attract and retain older workers in a changing workforce
27:13 – The hidden impact of workplace policies on mental health
30:19 – The business case for corporate well-being initiatives
33:06 – Life expectancy gaps and how zip codes determine health outcomes
38:49 – Why interdependence, not independence, is the key to progress
42:31 – Final thoughts: The importance of challenging assumptions & lifelong learning
