In this final episode of the miniseries on the four Cs of Employee Engagement, Kate discusses how to build a sense of community within teams. She outlines the five key elements of community—connection, recognition, psychological safety, shared purpose, and inclusion—and provides practical tips for leaders to foster these within their teams.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction to Community Building

00:25 Recap of the Four Cs Miniseries

01:20 Linda the Bad Manager: A Case Study

01:52 Defining Community in the Workplace

02:36 The Importance of Community at Work

03:17 Five Key Ingredients of Community

03:52 Building Connection and Recognition

05:12 Fostering Psychological Safety

06:09 Creating a Shared Purpose

07:00 Promoting Inclusion

07:36 Common Traps That Destroy Community

08:26 Practical Steps to Build Community

09:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

09:43 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

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