After my last post — “Is it time to stay or move on?” — someone asked, “What about disengaged managers?” It’s a fair question — and maybe the real one. Research shows only one in four managers is engaged, and when leaders disconnect, their teams follow. Disengagement often starts when managers stop reflecting on why they lead. Regular reflection isn’t self-indulgent — it’s leadership maintenance. Before judging a team’s motivation, every leader should pause and ask: Am I still connected to my purpose — or is it time to stay, or move on?
