145: Why 70% of Employees Want To Quit Their Jobs (The Hidden Crisis) | Jean Accius
Dr. Jean Accius, President & CEO of Creating Healthier Communities, joins host Damon Lembi to discuss why employee disengagement is a leadership crisis—and what we can do about it. Drawing from Gallup’s global research and his own experience leading CHC, Jean explores the connection between psychological safety, purpose, mentorship, and well-being. This episode offers bold, actionable strategies to transform disengaged workplaces into thriving communities of trust, belonging, and innovation.
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Key Leadership Lessons from Dr. Jean Accius’s Journey:
Psychological Safety Is Foundational – Learn why workplaces with trust and openness outperform those driven by fear and hierarchy.
Purpose Powers Performance – Understand how aligning individual purpose with an organization’s mission fuels engagement and retention.
Mentorship & Interdependence – Discover why leaders must embrace cross-generational learning and collective growth.
Connect with Dr. Jean Accius:
Website: CHC: Creating Healthier Communities
LinkedIn: Jean Accius
Initiative: Break With a Purpose
Dr. Jean Accius is a nationally recognized leader in health equity, longevity, and systems transformation. At CHC, he drives cross-sector collaboration to remove health barriers and improve life expectancy for underserved communities. His work challenges assumptions, fosters inclusion, and unlocks the economic advantages of equitable leadership.
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