“Employees stop caring about their work the moment they realize leadership doesn’t care about them.”

Passion isn’t a line item; it’s a reflection of mutual respect.

The moment an employee realizes leadership doesn’t care about them, the “extra mile” disappears. Innovation dies. Silence replaces collaboration. You aren’t losing their productivity—you’re losing their heart.

People don’t just work for a paycheck; they work to feel seen, valued, and safe. When empathy is absent at the top, apathy becomes the defense mechanism at the bottom. To lead is to care. Invest in your people’s humanity, and they will invest in your vision.