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      Engagement in Action

      Employee engagement looks different to everyone. Here are some examples from business leaders who understand the importance of culture and engagement to business success.

      What do engaged employees look like?

      Here is what prominent business leaders had to say.

      ● “Energized, aggressive, and creative. Culture means having a passion for our customers, colleagues, and company (3 Cs).” – Brad Morehead, CEO, LiveWatch Security

      ● “People who, when they get in the cars in the morning to go to work, look forward to getting there four out of five days. When they leave their jobs, they also feel like they have accomplished something four out of five days.” – Hank Orme, Former President, Lincoln Industries

      ● “People who want to come do work they love with people they enjoy. Engaged employees like working with other employees who challenge them to grow, learn, and build excellence as a team.” – Nicole Bickett, Chief Administrative Officer, Mainstreet

      ● “One who routinely gives discretionary effort.” – Chuck Hyde, Soderquist Leadership

      ● “An engaged employee participates in and contributes to the culture of the company.” – Rob Edwards, Director of Engineering & Race Operations, Andretti Motorsports

      ● “An individual who clearly shows through his or her emotions and communications that he or she enjoys coming to work every day and feels empowered to make important decisions that impact the company.” – Wil Boren, Former Vice President and General Manager, Zimmer Biomet

      ● “An engaged employee is, first and foremost, aligned to the vision and mission of the company and aware of and energized by how his or her role fits into it. These qualities drive employees to achieve outstanding results for the organization, as well as his or her career aspirations.” – Blair West, Director of Corporate Communications at Cummins, Inc.

      ● “Someone who takes pride in her work, cares about what she's doing, engages in customer communication, and is present in her conversations and work.” – Laura Angotti, Owner of Rowdy Sprout

      ● “An engaged employee is intrinsically motivated to go above and beyond on behalf of her employer. She is enthusiastic about the work she does and is an evangelist for her employer. She gets satisfaction from her work and takes pride in her contribution to the greater organization.” – Ellen Humphrey, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Appirio

      ● “Someone who shows up with a great attitude ready to do whatever it takes to get the job done.” – Clay Robinson, Co-Founder and Owner, Sun King Brewing

      ● “An individual who goes beyond his job description to help others, seek out additional opportunities for growth, and contribute to the culture both through active participation and interest in fellow coworkers.” – Jeff Rohrs, Chief Marketing Officer, Yext

      ● “Someone who is excited to come to work every day, believes deeply in our vision and mission, acts like a team player, has incredibly high expectations for himself and his colleagues, prioritizes what is best for our collective movement above individual goals or motivations, and operates with integrity at all times.” – Rebecca Thompson Boyle, Former Executive Director, Teach for America

      ● “Interested and enthusiastic about work, has meaningful relationships with colleagues and participates in the life of the organization, and willing to go above and beyond.” – Tom Froehle, Chair and Managing Partner, Faegre Baker Daniels, LLP

      ● “Engaged employees accept empowerment and drive innovation independently and as a fluid organization.” – Scott Kraege, Co-Founder and CEO, MOBI

      ● “Engaged employees are passionate about their work and feel they are making a meaningful impact on the organization. They have a strong sense of personal ownership and responsibility for the success of the organization. They feel connected to the mission and vision, and they go beyond their core commitments to help others and support the broader goals of the company.” – Terri Kelly, President and CEO, W. L. Gore & Associates