Anemic Engagement Is a Leadership System Problem, Not an HR Metric

by Marc KoehlerEngagementPosted on Comments are Disabled

If you are treating engagement like a quarterly score to check, you are already behind. At midyear 2025, Gallup reports that only 32% of U.S. employees are engaged. That is a slight uptick from 2024’s 11-year low of 30%, but the first half of 2025 is essentially flat. The cost of disengagement in the U.S. …

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The Disengagement Problem You Can’t Ignore in 2026

by Marc KoehlerElite Leadership, EngagementPosted on Comments are Disabled

Disengagement is not a mood issue. It is an operating issue. In fast, high-stakes environments, I look for the hidden friction that slows teams down. Lately, that friction is everywhere. People are showing up, but not switching on. Meetings feel heavier. Decisions drag. Energy fades by Wednesday. This is not just a feeling inside your …

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