With the non-stop pace of change, divisiveness, and feeling a lack of control, people have slipped into a place of hopeless passivity where just getting by has become good enough. This mindset stifles innovation, forward-thinking, purpose, and decision-making, leading to disengagement in the workplace and disconnection from one’s full potential. No wonder Gallup’s 2024 State of the Global Workplace Report found that 62% of employees are not engaged and well-being has declined worldwide! However, you can combat this problem by instilling optimism into your work culture and into your life. Researchers have found that leading with optimism increases employee connection by 20%, decreases stress at work by 30%, and increases achievement and profits. In this session, leaders will learn how to instill optimism, hope, connection, and purpose into their organizational culture – generating greater business success and a stronger alignment between employee engagement and organizational goals.