Insight

Engaged employees don’t just work, they commit. As CEO, you set the tone for engagement by showing that people matter as much as performance. High engagement reduces turnover, lifts productivity, and strengthens culture.

Key Strategies

         1.     Listen Actively – Conduct regular employee pulse checks.

         2.     Recognize Contributions – Celebrate achievements publicly and sincerely.

         3.     Provide Growth Opportunities – Support learning and career advancement.

         4.     Promote Work-Life Balance – Encourage wellbeing and flexibility.

         5.     Lead with Authenticity – Show transparency and humility.

CEO Leadership Actions

• Meet with small employee groups monthly for open dialogue.
• Review engagement scores with the same rigor as financials.
• Model the behaviors you want to see.

Actionable Tip

Send a personal note to one employee or team that went above and beyond this week.

Why This Matters?

Engagement fuels excellence. CEOs who invest in people build loyalty, innovation, and long-term organizational strength.

About the Author

Ernest De-Graft Egyir, CEO advisor and Founding CEO of Chief Executives Network Ghana, convenes the Ghana CEO Summit and served on Ghana’s Economic Dialogue Planning Committee.