In this episode of the Make Minutes Matter podcast, host Karen Gilhooly is joined by Karen Dixon, a female entrepreneur with a long career in financial services and HR.

They discuss the evolving expectations and engagement of employees in the workplace. They touch on the importance of leadership in fostering engagement, the role of performance reviews and one-on-one check-ins, and the generational shifts affecting the workforce.

The conversation highlights practical strategies for improving employee-manager relationships and the need for a cultural shift towards more purposeful and inspiring work environments.

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This book is for leaders who:

✅ Want to inspire their teams to be All-In.

✅ Need to reclaim their time and focus on what truly matters.

✅ Are ready to align their influence with purpose and lead with intention.

If that's YOU, this book will change the way you lead—starting April 15th. Download the first chapter for free at: www.truenorthcollab.com/three-bucket-leader

00:00 Introducing Karen Dixon
03:05 Challenges in Leadership and Engagement
10:28 Reverse Mentoring and Leadership
19:56 The Importance of One-on-One Check-Ins
27:55 Nurturing Organizational Health
36:11 Finding Joy in Your Job
39:12 Effective Mentorship
46:09 Engagement and Communication Strategies
49:42 Tips for Employees and Managers
51:59 Conclusion

This podcast was Produced by Rainbow Creative Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Stephen Selnick as Senior Producer, Lauren Feighan as Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.