People often assume that when employees stop caring, it's because they're unmotivated, disengaged, or simply don't have the right attitude. But what if people don't lose their passion overnight? What if work itself slowly teaches them to care less?
In this episode, I'm joined by workplace researcher and author Justin Robbins to explore why people don't simply lose motivation at work. Together, we unpack how organizations unintentionally teach people to care less, why culture is shaped by everyday behaviors rather than mission statements, and what leaders can do to create workplaces where people stay engaged and thrive.
This podcast includes:
• Why people gradually stop caring at work despite starting with passion and purpose
• The hidden disconnect between organizational promises and daily reality
• Why company values often fail to translate into everyday behavior
• The difference between complicated and complex culture change
• How unconscious habits and self-preservation quietly erode workplace culture
• Why high performers are often the first to disengage
• Practical leadership habits that help people stay connected, motivated, and committed
If you're a leader, manager, entrepreneur, or anyone who wants to build a workplace where people genuinely care, this episode will help you understand why culture erodes over time and what it takes to create an environment where people continue to thrive.
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