# Leaders Are Disengaging Faster Than Their Teams

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Podcast: [Create Magic At Work®](https://stenobird.com/podcast/create-magic-at-work-4191407)
Published: 2026-03-03T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://create-magic-at-work-r.captivate.fm/episode/leaders-are-disengaging-faster-than-their-teams
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## Resource

Workplace culture did not disappear. It became disconnected from the systems meant to support it. When only 21% of employees worldwide report being engaged, and managers are disengaging faster than their teams, the issue is not motivation. It is a misalignment. In this conversation, leadership expert Tiffany Connauton challenges the outdated workplace systems, HR structures, and performance models that no longer serve a modern workforce. She explores burnout, accountability, emotional intelligence, experiential learning, and the quiet erosion of leader capacity in a “more for less” economy. The path forward is not softer leadership or looser standards. It is human leadership with accountability built in. Change does not require a revolution. It requires one percent shifts practiced consistently. That is how stability is rebuilt from the inside out. Threads We Pulled On: Is Workplace Culture Still Relevant? – Examine why culture is not optional and how every group of humans naturally creates an environment, whether intentional or not. The Engagement Crisis Leaders Cannot Ignore – Understand what current workforce statistics reveal about burnout, disengagement, and the strain on managers. Outdated Systems, Modern Expectations – Discover how legacy HR policies and performance structures may be undermining both people and profit. Human Skills as Competitive Advantage – Explore why emotional intelligence, decision-making, and experiential learning are becoming essential leadership capabilities. Burnout in the Age of AI – Consider how efficiency tools may be amplifying pressure instead of creating breathing room. The Power of One Percent Change – Learn how small, consistent shifts create stability, momentum, and meaningful long-term transformation. About the Guest: Tiffany C…

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