# #339 The 8X Revenue Secret: Engaging Employees Like a Coach

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Podcast: [Embracing Digital Transformation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/embracing-digital-transformation-441152)
Published: 2026-06-04T02:51:59+00:00
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Check out my new book AI Augmented Teams on Amazon or on my website paidar.ai/books. # Engage Employees Like a Coach: Insights from Stephen Bear Are you aware that a staggering 79% of employees worldwide are disengaged or highly disengaged? In this episode of Embracing Digital Transformation, host Dr. Darren discusses the critical need for employee engagement with guest Stephen Bear, a seasoned expert in workforce engagement and author of the upcoming book “Psychology.” Get ready to uncover valuable strategies for turning your workforce into passionate contributors and building a thriving organizational culture. ## Key Takeaways: - **Understanding the Cost of Disengagement**: Recognizing that disengaged employees cost organizations significantly more than investing in their development is crucial. - **Coaching vs. Managing**: Shift your perspective from simply managing employees to coaching them, enabling a deeper level of connection and accountability in the workplace. - **The Five Components of Engagement**: Stephen introduces his “Forever Framework,” which emphasizes identity, belonging, contribution, recognition, and progress to help foster employee engagement. - **Tailored Engagement for Different Levels**: While engagement strategies apply to all employees, middle management plays a pivotal role in execution and must be nurtured to ensure effective coaching and development. - **Data-Driven Human Connections**: Leverage data to personalize the employee experience, focusing on soft skills that create meaningful connections and elevate organizational performance. ## Chapters: - 00:00 – Introduction to the episode and guest Stephen Bear - 02:30 – The alarming statistics on employee disengagement - 05:10 – Transitioning from managing to coaching employees - 08:00 – Th…

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