Why do some employees show high levels of energy, initiative, focus and ownership, and others just don’t?
As a leader, you have likely seen both. People with similar workloads and expectations, but very different levels of engagement.
It often comes down to one thing: does the work feel meaningful?
When that sense is there, people approach their work differently. They pay closer attention. They take more initiative. They are more willing to stay with challenges and see things through. When it fades, even capable people can lose momentum over time.
In this 30-minute keynote, Dr Edwin Trevor-Roberts explores what sits behind that shift. Drawing on research and real examples, he shows how meaning is experienced in everyday work and why it varies from one person to another. The session looks at the elements involved and brings them into a leadership context.
This keynote will explore:
- What leaders are noticing when employees seem engaged or checked out
- How meaningful work shapes day to day behaviour
- Where that sense of meaning tends to build or fade
- Practical ways to respond as a leader
You’ll walk away with:
- A clearer read on what is happening in your team
- Ideas you can use straight away in conversations and decisions
- A more grounded view of what drives sustained engagement
