The Groans Say It All: Fear-Driven Leadership Fails

The initial shift to remote work saw a 46% increase in double-booked meetings.

When I brought this up in a talk on productivity and engagement a few years ago, the audience groaned audibly—listen for it at the 9-second mark.

Instead of empowering teams, many leaders leaned on micromanagement to try and control them.

📉 Engagement plummeted.

📉 Productivity suffered.

📉 Trust eroded.

This wasn’t just a stat—it was a symptom of fear-driven leadership.

The result? Burnout, disengagement, and wasted time. 

You can pull people back into the office thinking you'll get more productivity, but unless the leadership mindset changes, the same problems will persist. Check out the clip and listen for the groans—it’s a moment we’ve all felt.

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