Jul 3, 2026 · 13 min · 9 segments
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Something is deeply wrong in the American workforce, and most leaders have no idea that they're the cause of it.
That means that 77% are either checked out or they're actively working against their organization.
And here's what's interesting, 71% of Gen Z would actually take a pay cut for more meaningful work.
And here's the kicker, leaders account for 70% of what determines whether people are engaged or disengaged.
I've spent over a decade as a pastor and leader building teams, developing culture, investing in people.
And what I'm watching happen in the American workforce right now is... like keeping me up at night.
There's so many of you who comment in this community and your experience is shocking to me.
Something is deeply wrong in the American workforce, and most leaders have no idea that they're the cause of it.
That means that 77% are either checked out or they're actively working against their organization.
And here's what's interesting, 71% of Gen Z would actually take a pay cut for more meaningful work.
And here's the kicker, leaders account for 70% of what determines whether people are engaged or disengaged.
I've spent over a decade as a pastor and leader building teams, developing culture, investing in people.
And what I'm watching happen in the American workforce right now is... like keeping me up at night.
There's so many of you who comment in this community and your experience is shocking to me.
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