5 Simple Ways to Become a More Engaging Leader

By: Jessica Elliott, Contributor

Between the “Great Resignation” and “quiet quitters,” business leaders have their hands full with attracting and retaining staff. So, how can you cut through the short attention spans of disconnected workers to make a difference? The solution is to level up your skills and become an engaging leader.

An engaging leader inspires employees and strengthens teams, resulting in higher employee engagement and better job performance. Your approach to leadership (and that of your management team) also influences corporate culture, staff satisfaction, and business outcomes. Improve your leadership skills by understanding how to engage while leading your team.

Understand what engaging leadership means

According to research in Frontiers in Psychology, “engaging leadership is defined as leadership behavior that facilitates, strengthens, connects and inspires employees in order to increase their work engagement.” This leadership style satisfies primary psychological needs, including autonomy, competence, meaning, and connectedness.