Active Employee Engagement
Employees want to be engaged in the business. Learn the keys to actively engaging your employees to achieve amazing results.
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Active employee engagement dropped to a decade low of 31% for U.S. employers in 2024.
If your organization has such a small percentage of actively engaged employees, you are far from achieving competitive business results.
Learn how you can change that for your organization.
About Our ENGAGEMENT Message
Our Leader
Richard Gunderson is an inspiring leadership strategist and keynote speaker who understands the importance of genuine employee engagement. His passion is empowering U.S. companies to thrive in today’s dynamic and often unpredictable work environments. With over 20 years of extensive experience enhancing organizational performance, Richard focuses on the core elements that facilitate success: resilient leadership, operational clarity, and genuine employee engagement that drives stellar results.
Richard's influence extends across esteemed industry forums, where he has made a lasting impact. His close collaboration with business leaders has resulted in effective team alignment, improved decision-making processes, and the creation of work environments where employees can truly shine, even in the face of adversity. His practical experience and ability to deliver results are beautifully encapsulated in his enlightening Amazon #1 best seller book, "The Great Awakening of American Business: How to Attract and Retain the Best Talent and Engage Them in Your Business."
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Resilience in Action
Presentation #1 Abstract
Resilience in Action: How Smart Leadership Turned Uncertainty into Opportunity:
A field-tested framework for thriving amid disruption.
In times of economic uncertainty, it’s not just systems or strategies that make or break an organization — it’s leadership. In this powerful session, Richard Gunderson shares real-world case studies of businesses in complex work environments that not only survived downturns but emerged stronger, more aligned, and more profitable.
Drawing from firsthand experience and industry data, this session explores how innovative, resilient leadership drives results. Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies to foster employee engagement, align teams, and make confident decisions under pressure. Leaders will gain a practical blueprint for turning uncertainty into a competitive advantage.
Learning Objective
- Understand how leadership behavior directly impacts organizational resilience.
- Explore proven frameworks for decision-making in high-uncertainty environments.
- Discover communication and team alignment strategies that improve morale and performance.
- Learn from real-world examples with measurable financial outcomes.
Target Audience
Executives, managers, and operational leaders in complex work environments seeking to strengthen their organizations against disruption
Strategic Engagement
Presentation #2 Abstract
Strategic Engagement: Turning Employee Commitment into Competitive Advantage:
Drive productivity, performance, and customer satisfaction through more profound employee commitment.
Companies that excel in performance, retention, and profitability in today's competitive business environment share one common trait: highly engaged employees. However, engagement does not occur by chance; it results from intentional leadership, strategic communication, and a workplace where frontline workers feel seen, heard, and motivated.
In this engaging session, Richard Gunderson examines how businesses with complex work environments utilize practical leadership strategies to unlock employee potential and enhance performance. Through real-world case studies and measurable success stories, this session will offer actionable takeaways that attendees can implement immediately.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the ROI of employee engagement, including productivity and retention gains.
- Identify the leadership behaviors that most effectively build trust and ownership.
- Learn how to structure communication and feedback loops to strengthen team alignment.
- Apply engagement strategies that connect company goals to frontline motivation.
Target Audience
Executives, managers, and operational leaders in complex work environments seeking to strengthen their organizations against disruption
Transform Your Business WITH ACTIVE EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
Richard Gunderson is an inspiring leadership strategist and keynote speaker who is passionate about empowering U.S. companies to thrive in today’s dynamic and often unpredictable work environments. With over 20 years of extensive experience enhancing organizational performance, Richard focuses on the core elements that facilitate success: resilient leadership, operational clarity, and genuine employee engagement that drives stellar results.
Richard has made impactful contributions across prestigious manufacturing forums. He collaborates closely with business leaders to effectively align teams, enhance decision-making processes, and cultivate workplaces where employees can shine, especially during challenging times. His insightful approach is beautifully encapsulated in his enlightening book, "The Great Awakening of American Business: How to Attract and Retain the Best Talent and Engage Them in Your Business."
At the heart of successful employee engagement lies leadership that thrives at all levels, supported by executives who exemplify their commitment through actions and words. By fostering this supportive environment, organizations stand to gain remarkable benefits, including:
**Increased Productivity:** Engaged employees bring unparalleled motivation and commitment to their roles, elevating efficiency and output. Research indicates that highly engaged teams experience a productivity boost of up to 21% over their disengaged counterparts (Gallup).
**Higher Retention & Lower Turnover Costs:** When employees feel valued and connected to their company’s mission, they’re less likely to leave. This reduced turnover translates into significant savings for organizations, up to 33% of an employee's salary for each retained worker.
**Enhanced Customer Satisfaction & Loyalty:** Engaged employees deliver exceptional customer service, leading to greater customer satisfaction and repeat business. Organizations with heightened employee engagement enjoy customer loyalty metrics that are 10% higher (Gallup).
**Improved Safety & Reduced Workplace Accidents:** A culture of engagement promotes accountability and vigilance, resulting in fewer workplace accidents. Engaged organizations report 48% fewer safety incidents, especially in manufacturing and industrial settings.
**How to Engage Richard in Your Event**
If you want to elevate your team's engagement or hear Richard speak at your next conference, don't hesitate to reach out! He is available for keynote addresses at national, regional, and state events, and he loves facilitating engaging workshop sessions that fast-track employee engagement initiatives.