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Less than 31.5% of the US working population report being \u201cengaged\u201d in their work.\n51% report being \u201cnot engaged\u201d.\nAnd 17.5% report being \u201cactively disengaged\u201d. (Gallup, 2014)\nWith numbers like that, it should come as no surprise that many of us feel like we\u2019re dealing with lazy or unmotivated staff members.\xa0\nBut why? Is it a lack of ambition? Of skills and abilities? Of work ethic? Of character? Or is it something else?\xa0\xa0\nToday\u2019s episode will help you identify what\u2019s causing your staffing woes as well as give you a blueprint for re-engaging and motivating them.\xa0\nBefore giving up or moving toward firing, give this a listen:\xa0\nHow to assess what\u2019s causing the lazy behavior (9:45)\nFiguring out if you\u2019re being too trait focused (17:50)\nIdentifying the best influence tactics to be used in the given context (25:55)\nWhen to consider if a restructuring of roles is an option (35:00)\nAll of these questions, and more, are unpacked on an even deeper level in our weekly newsletter and at our live events.\xa0\nBy signing up for our weekly newsletter, you\u2019ll unlock access to our latest resources, tips and advice from first hand experience, as well as exclusive discounts and promotions!\xa0\nIf you want to learn more about using influence tactics and gain actual practice having the hard conversations - a part of the messy realities of leadership - you need to check out our Apprenticeship\u2122 Workshop.\nOn the other hand, if you\u2019ve noticed that your team or staff is connected but constrained, or stagnant and struggling, and you\u2019re looking for a way to fix it, our Brand Builder\u2122 event is for you.\nAt the end of the day, none of these points are mind blowing or overly complex.\xa0 They are basic and straightforward, but often overlooked.\xa0 Don\u2019t be the leader that gives up on someone, then watches them go change the world working with your competition.\nIt\u2019s about context and creativity, patience and pragmatism.\nReferenced Material:\nArt of Coaching Podcast Episode 63: Power Dynamics in Leadership\nArt of Coaching Podcast Episode 202: Why Facts and Logic Don't Change Our Minds\nQuiz: What Drives You?\nToday\u2019s episode is brought to you by DFND and our newest sponsor HomGon.\nDFND: As our official compression partner, DFND is engineered to help anyone who loves to train and compete go harder longer, recover quicker, and get better faster. Their first line of compression wear was tested on special forces trainees under the harshest training conditions in the world, but now they\u2019re worn by athletes at all levels and anyone serious about performance. Use code: AOC20 to get 20% off your order.\xa0\nH\u014dM-GR\u014dN:\xa0 A healthy grab and go snack, H\u014dM-GR\u014dN High Protein Bars are a chef curated line of functional nutrition based bars that are designed for today\u2019s discerning individual. With 20 grams of protein in a single serving bar with no fillers, added sugar or sugar alcohols, this bar is perfect for the athlete on the go. Whether you\u2019re fueling your workout, picking up the kids, going for a hike or heading to work, we\u2019ve got your back.\xa0 All orders over $30 earn FREE SHIPPING.\xa0 Stock up!