Employee Engagement Quotes

“The job facing production managers focuses on how to help their team maintain hope while also addressing the sometimes brutal or dismal facts of their situation. If the truth of their position remains unseen, they will never grow the skills necessary to resolve it.”
― Raymond Wheeler, Lift: Five Practices Great Managers Do Consistently: Raise Performance and Morale - See Your Employees Thrive

“All the managers I interviewed had the same sense of identity and self-assurance. None of them were arrogant. Instead, they were clear about who they were and what needed accomplishing. They used that sense of self to engage their team and learn each team member’s strengths and contributions. Their courage and confidence were infectious to their team and to anyone who crossed their paths.”
― Raymond Wheeler, Lift: Five Practices Great Managers Do Consistently: Raise Performance and Morale - See Your Employees Thrive

“When you give an assignment, don’t take it back!”
― Raymond Wheeler, Lift: Five Practices Great Managers Do Consistently: Raise Performance and Morale - See Your Employees Thrive

“If climate drives business results, what drives climate? 50-70% of how employees perceive their organization’s climate corresponds to the actions of one person: their manager.”
― Raymond Wheeler, Lift: Five Practices Great Managers Do Consistently: Raise Performance and Morale - See Your Employees Thrive

“One cannot measure a manager’s knowledge and performance in a vacuum. It involves their participation in business activities while bringing all of themselves to the process of development, including their spiritual, personal, and skill & ability development.”
― Raymond Wheeler, Lift: Five Practices Great Managers Do Consistently: Raise Performance and Morale - See Your Employees Thrive

“You can’t inspire and lead people without earning their attention. You achieve that in a counter-intuitive way – by paying close attention to what interests them.”
― Phil Dourado, The 60 Second Leader: Everything You Need to Know About Leadership, in 60 Second Bites

“Being 100 percent in the moment and focusing on the person you’re with is one of the finest compliments you can offer. One of the most respectful and considerate things you can do for another is to truly be with them in the here and now.”
― Susan C. Young, The Art of Action: 8 Ways to Initiate & Activate Forward Momentum for Positive Impact

“Just be Nice. Nice—this little word has a big meaning. Use it generously. Being nice helps people feel emotionally safe, allowing for more authentic, trusting, and happy interactions.”
― Susan C. Young, The Art of Action: 8 Ways to Initiate & Activate Forward Momentum for Positive Impact

“Be Brave. Bravery takes fortitude—put yourself on the line, even if you risk failing, falling, being embarrassed, or looking stupid—if being brave were easy, more people would be. Just try it!”
― Susan C. Young, The Art of Action: 8 Ways to Initiate & Activate Forward Momentum for Positive Impact

“Take the Initiative. Be proactive. If you want to rock your relationship results, it is going to take action, effort, initiative, and choosing to get in the game—so, step up, step out, and show up!”
― Susan C. Young, The Art of Action: 8 Ways to Initiate & Activate Forward Momentum for Positive Impact

“Shift your brand to employee-first and the results will be Herculean.”
― Jim Knight, Engagement That Rocks: Enhance Employee Experiences and Retain Chart-Topping Talent

“Stellar pay & benefits are just the price of admission; authentic engagement is the headliner.”
― Jim Knight

“Employees that can bring their full selves to work perform at a higher level.”
― Jim Knight

“Top-down, one-way communication is one of the fastest routes to disengagement.”
― Jim Knight

“Employees that feel respected, supported and valued will walk through walls for you.”
― Jim Knight

“To create an army of promotable giants, develop employees beyond their job description.”
― Jim Knight, Engagement That Rocks: Enhance Employee Experiences and Retain Chart-Topping Talent

“World class cultures provide developmental set lists for employees with diverse opportunities for growth.”
― Jim Knight, Engagement That Rocks: Enhance Employee Experiences and Retain Chart-Topping Talent

“When you communicate like crazy, you create an engaged, motivated and aligned workforce.”
― Jim Knight, Engagement That Rocks: Enhance Employee Experiences and Retain Chart-Topping Talent

“To tap into today's workforce, communicate to employees in the language in which they dream.”
― Jim Knight, Engagement That Rocks: Enhance Employee Experiences and Retain Chart-Topping Talent

“To enhance engagement, let every employee showcase their unique talent while contributing to the overall sound.”
― Jim Knight, Engagement That Rocks: Enhance Employee Experiences and Retain Chart-Topping Talent

“To keep talent in your band, you've got to roll out the red carpet and treat them like rock royalty.”
― Jim Knight, Engagement That Rocks: Enhance Employee Experiences and Retain Chart-Topping Talent

“The best recognition comes from within the band; peer-to-peer acknowledgment is powerful.”
― Jim Knight, Engagement That Rocks: Enhance Employee Experiences and Retain Chart-Topping Talent

“Philanthropy amplifies a company's purpose, creating a rallying cry for employees.”
― Jim Knight, Engagement That Rocks: Enhance Employee Experiences and Retain Chart-Topping Talent

“To amp up engagement, implement and support a voluntary, employee-led philanthropic group.”
― Jim Knight, Engagement That Rocks: Enhance Employee Experiences and Retain Chart-Topping Talent

“Companies that give back as a core part of their identity don't just stand out---they thrive.”
― Jim Knight, Engagement That Rocks: Enhance Employee Experiences and Retain Chart-Topping Talent

“If you want rock star performance, build a stage where people want to show up.”
― Jim Knight, Engagement That Rocks: Enhance Employee Experiences and Retain Chart-Topping Talent

“Fun is emotional glue for organizations; it turns "work friends" into family.”
― Jim Knight, Engagement That Rocks: Enhance Employee Experiences and Retain Chart-Topping Talent

“Employees who fall madly in love with the experience of working for you become fans for life.”
― Jim Knight, Engagement That Rocks: Enhance Employee Experiences and Retain Chart-Topping Talent

“Stellar pay and benefits are just the price of admission; authentic engagement is the headliner.”
― Jim Knight, Engagement That Rocks: Enhance Employee Experiences and Retain Chart-Topping Talent

“Care for your employees first, treat them with respect, empathy, and dignity, and they will care for your customers. When your team feels valued, loyalty, trust, and excellence naturally follow.”
― George Stamatis