"If you are focused on highly loyal and highly satisfied people, then you will lead them to engagement." – Gretchen Schott

What are the top engagement pitfalls businesses face today, and how can leaders avoid them? In this episode, Gretchen Schott highlights the five most common mistakes organizations make when trying to engage their teams.

Join us as Gretchen discusses why perks can't replace purpose, how engagement needs to be tailored across departments, and why focusing solely on top performers creates toxic cultures. Gretchen offers unique insights while challenging leaders to rethink their strategies and make intentional, thoughtful changes that lead to meaningful engagement across the entire team.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The importance of prioritizing purpose over perks in driving loyalty and satisfaction

• How to prevent high performers from burning out by encouraging healthy work habits

• The need for tailored engagement practices across different departments and roles

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Strong leaders at all organizational levels are requisites for business success. Gretchen Schott's GrowU Leadership Pathways keeps a leadership ‘pipeline’ flowing to ensure skilled and competent leaders are present throughout every brand in the Threefold Portfolio. This episode of Made for Impact delves into an essential part of this leadership journey: Adaptive Leadership.

Jump into the conversation:

(00:00) Intro
(01:04) First pitfall: Ignoring employee feedback
(03:01) Second pitfall: Focusing on perks versus purpose
(04:12) Third pitfall: Overloading high performers
(06:35) Fourth pitfall: An all-for-one approach to engagement
(08:47) Fifth pitfall: Focusing only on top performers
(11:04) Closing remarks: How to avoid these engagement pitfalls next year

"When you're out of sorts and feeling overwhelmed, what are you doing to find rest? What are you doing to experience contentment?" - Gretchen Schott

In this Leadership Lesson, Gretchen Schott explores the surprising connection between contentment and the content we consume. By reflecting on how the information, media, and goals we chase affect our sense of satisfaction, Gretchen reveals that true contentment is often hindered by the discontent we invite into our lives through what we absorb daily.

Join us as Gretchen unpacks why achieving balance as a leader starts with examining not just what we produce but what we consume. Through mindful reflection and intentional choices, she provides guidance on aligning our consumption with our values and how this can lead to greater peace, fulfillment, and impact in our personal and professional lives.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The connection between contentment and the content you consume

• Why rest and reflection are key to maintaining balance and avoiding burnout

• The importance of aligning your actions with your core beliefs to achieve long-term satisfaction and effectiveness as a leader

Get in touch with Gretchen and let her know which impactful leaders you’d like to hear from: Connect on LinkedIn or Subscribe to our newsletter.

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Strong leaders at all organizational levels are requisites for business success. Gretchen Schott's GrowU Leadership Pathways keeps a leadership ‘pipeline’ flowing to ensure skilled and competent leaders are present throughout every brand in the Threefold Portfolio. This episode of Made for Impact delves into an essential part of this leadership journey: Adaptive Leadership.

Jump into the conversation:

(00:00) Intro

(00:50) The importance of rest and contentment in leadership

(01:35) The connection between feeling discontent and the content we consume

(03:17) Striving for goals without taking time to rest

(05:50) Gretchen’s personal reflection on content creation and its impact

(06:34) Closing

“If you do the right things, then money will always follow. Being nice to people doesn’t cost money. Empathy is not a weakness." — Robert Irvine

Chef, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Robert Irvine shares his powerful perspective on leading with empathy, kindness, and authenticity. According to Robert, true leadership is about understanding and supporting your team, embracing failure as a learning tool, and staying grounded in your values. His experience running multiple businesses and a foundation taught him that genuine care for others is the secret to success.

Join Gretchen and Robert as they explore what it truly means to lead with heart.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The ripple effect of being kind

• Practical ways to build trust with your team

• How to turn your ideas into successful ventures

Connect with Robert Irvine: https://linkedin.com/in/chefirvine/

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Check out Robert’s book, “Overcoming Impossible”: https://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Impossible-Catapult-Business-Success/dp/1400238331

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Strong leaders at all organizational levels are requisites for business success. Gretchen Schott's GrowU Leadership Pathways keeps a leadership ‘pipeline’ flowing to ensure skilled and competent leaders are present throughout every brand in the Threefold Portfolio. This episode of Made for Impact delves into Problem Solving and Adaptive Leadership.

Jump into the conversation:

(00:00) Introducing Made for Impact with host Gretchen Schott

(03:13) Advice for startup entrepreneurs

(07:02) Embracing failure as a necessary part of growth

(09:22) Cooking for first responders and the military to give back

(12:43) Inspiration behind "Overcoming Impossible"

(14:21) Leadership values: empathy, trust, and vulnerability

(22:23) The power of kindness and small acts of generosity

(29:13) Connecting people through food