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322: To Know That Employee Engagement is Actually Emotional with Joshua Freedman

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Employee engagement metrics have barely moved in over a decade, but what if we're measuring the wrong things?

Nikki sits down with Joshua Freedman, CEO of Six Seconds and author of the soon-to-drop “Emotion Rules”. Together, they go deep on why engagement isn’t about snacks in the breakroom or slick surveys. It’s emotional, and it’s human.

They unpack why “leave emotions at the door” might be the worst business advice ever, what true caring leadership looks like, and how love, trust, and boundaries create high-performing cultures where people actually want to show up.

If you’re ready to trade performative leadership for authentic connection, this episode is your roadmap. 🤲

Additional Resources:

Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn

Learn more about Six Seconds

Watch Gut + Science (and more) on YouTube!

Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn

Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn

Learn more about PeopleForward Network

Key Takeaways:

  • Engagement is emotional, not just a dashboard metric.
  • Emotional intelligence globally is in serious decline.
  • Leaders shape culture through behavior, not slogans.
  • Genuine care includes clear, compassionate boundaries.
  • Emotions drive people, people drive performance.

  continue reading

500 episodes

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Manage episode 512587189 series 2281068
Content provided by Nikki Lewallen Gregory. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Nikki Lewallen Gregory or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Employee engagement metrics have barely moved in over a decade, but what if we're measuring the wrong things?

Nikki sits down with Joshua Freedman, CEO of Six Seconds and author of the soon-to-drop “Emotion Rules”. Together, they go deep on why engagement isn’t about snacks in the breakroom or slick surveys. It’s emotional, and it’s human.

They unpack why “leave emotions at the door” might be the worst business advice ever, what true caring leadership looks like, and how love, trust, and boundaries create high-performing cultures where people actually want to show up.

If you’re ready to trade performative leadership for authentic connection, this episode is your roadmap. 🤲

Additional Resources:

Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn

Learn more about Six Seconds

Watch Gut + Science (and more) on YouTube!

Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn

Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn

Learn more about PeopleForward Network

Key Takeaways:

  • Engagement is emotional, not just a dashboard metric.
  • Emotional intelligence globally is in serious decline.
  • Leaders shape culture through behavior, not slogans.
  • Genuine care includes clear, compassionate boundaries.
  • Emotions drive people, people drive performance.

  continue reading

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