Meaningful work transcends traditional employee engagement, requiring leaders to build deep trust and create environments where people bring their full selves to work every day.

In this episode of High Octane Leadership, Donald Thompson joins forces with Bob Batchelor and Jackie Ferguson,  two veteran communication and leadership experts, to explore how organizations can move beyond basic employee engagement to foster truly meaningful work environments that drive long-term loyalty and performance.

What You'll Learn:

• How trust and psychological safety transform engagement into meaningful work
• Why C-suite sponsorship and authentic leadership communication are key to lasting culture change
• How personalized leadership, grounded in empathy and context, drives loyalty and performance

About the Guest(s)

Bob Batchelor is a globally recognized communications strategist, award-winning author, and cultural historian. His passion lies at the intersection of business, culture, and storytelling. In executive leadership roles, he has led high-performing teams delivering data-driven marketing that enhanced thought leadership and drove brand growth. He is also the author of 16 books, editor of 19 books. 

Jackie Ferguson is co-founder and vice president of content and programming at The Diversity Movement. A member of the 2023 Inc. Female Founders 200 list, she wrote the bestselling book The Inclusive Language Handbook: A Guide to Better Communication and Transformational Leadership. 

Resources:

• Bob Batchelor LinkedIn
• Jackie Ferguson LinkedIn
• Donald Thompson LinkedIn

High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson and is a production of Earfluence.

Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO’S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson.

High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson and is a production of Earfluence.

Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO’S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson.