{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Snack 22: The Real Secret to Employee Engagement (Hint: It\u2019s Not Ping-Pong or Pizza Parties)","description":" In today\u2019s snack-sized dose of Workday Playdate, Erin\u2019s serving up a spicy truth: no amount of kombucha or karaoke can fix what\u2019s really broken when it comes to employee engagement. The Problem: Only 33% of U.S. employees are engaged at work. And, spoiler alert: swag won\u2019t save us. Connection is the missing link, not cold brew on tap. The Improv Hack to Try: The Scene Partner Swap Flip the script. Instead of waiting for someone else to boost morale, ask: If I were my boss or teammate\u2026 how would I help ME feel more engaged? Then act from that mindset for one week. Engagement isn\u2019t entertainment, it\u2019s a feedback loop. Start it. Why it works: Improv teaches us to make our scene partner look good. This mindset shift invites ownership, empathy, and action from any seat in the org chart. Wednesday Tease: Episode 299 \u2014 \u201cWant to Nail Employee Engagement? Here\u2019s What Actually Works (No Gimmicks Needed)\u201d featuring Dr. Angela Jackson. Get the real drivers of motivation, leadership, and growth path design, no pizza party required. Feeling stretched thin but still trying to \u201cstay positive\u201d? Grab our free Positivity Without Pretending Toolkit. It\u2019s a quick, honest reset for people leaders who want to show up without faking it. In five minutes or less, you\u2019ll reframe, refuel, and lead with heart (even when you're running on fumes). Download it now and take the pressure off.     No, You Hang Up First (Let\u2019s Keep Connecting) \u00b7       Did today\u2019s episode resonate with you? Leave us a review sharing your favorite insight and we\u2019ll send you a free signed copy of I See You! A Leader\u2019s Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy. \u00b7       Have another question that we can answer? Leave us a Speakpipe audio clip and we\u2019ll answer it in an upcoming episode. \u00b7       Don\u2019t want to miss another episode? If you\u2019re a Spotify listener, find our show here and click \u201cFollow.\u201d If you\u2019re an Apple Podcast listener, click here and make sure to hit \u201c+Follow.\u201d \u00b7       Want access to a bunch of free resources for your work life? This is your personal jackpot that gives you access to the frameworks that help us thrive both personally and professionally. Whether you\u2019re trying to improve your daily routine, flesh out an idea that you\u2019ve had for quite some time, or want to add more play into your day - these resources have got your back. \u00b7       Want 2 emails a week from us? One with a quick tip you can implement right away to enhance your personal and\/or professional lives & one of our famous F.A.I.L. Fourward Friday newsletters? Subscribe here. Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it! \u00b7       Erin\u2019s website \u00b7       Erin\u2019s Instagram \u00b7       Erin\u2019s TikTok \u00b7       Erin\u2019s LinkedIn \u00b7       improve it!\u2019s website \u00b7       improve it!\u2019s Instagram ","author_name":"Workday Playdate","author_url":"http:\/\/faileditpodcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"