In this episode, Geoffrey Smith sits down with Katina Sawyer to explore what truly drives wellbeing, engagement, and human flourishing at work. Katina shares how her research bridges science and real-world leadership, revealing why good intentions are not enough without clear, actionable behaviors. Together, they unpack what exemplary leaders actually do, from showing up authentically and building meaningful relationships to creating cultures of gratitude, flexibility, and psychological safety. Through stories from healthcare and beyond, the conversation highlights how small, human moments can create lasting impact, how leaders shape environments that unlock potential, and why attention, presence, and compassion are the real engines of engagement and performance.

Additional Resources:

Follow Katina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katina-sawyer-ph-d/

Take a look at Katina's book: workrbeeing.com/book

Take a look at Mo-Ments of Experience's website: www.mo-mentsofexperience.com

Subscribe to Mo-Ments of Experience on YouTube! https://youtube.com/@mo-mentsofexperience?si=IZAB036xX1mmrn2C\\

Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peopleforward-network/

Learn more about PeopleForward Network: https://peopleforwardnetwork.com/

Key Takeaways:

• Great leaders turn inspiration into action by giving people clear, practical behaviors to follow.
• Authentic, human leadership builds trust and helps people see themselves as capable leaders.
• Gratitude creates a ripple effect that strengthens connection, morale, and retention.
• Strong relationships save time by reducing conflict and empowering teams to support one another.
• Leaders shape environments that unlock potential by honoring boundaries and removing stigma around struggle.