When Jodie was promoted, she thought she’d finally feel fulfilled. But six months in, she was ticking boxes, hitting targets—and quietly burning out. She wasn’t lazy or ungrateful. She was just disconnected. One day, her manager asked, “What part of your job lights you up?” She didn’t have an answer. That silence said everything.

Engagement at work isn’t about being busy—it’s about being switched on. It’s the spark you feel when your work means something, when your strengths are used, and when you’re growing, not just surviving.

Engaged employees don’t just do the job—they care about the outcome. They take ownership. They show up fully. And when they don’t? It’s not a motivation issue. It’s a misalignment issue.

So what creates real engagement? Feeling valued. Doing meaningful work. Having a voice. And knowing that what you do matters.

Ask yourself: When was the last time you felt truly alive in your work? If you can’t remember, it might be time to reconnect with what matters most.

Today, take one action—ask a new question, lean into a strength, or start a conversation that matters. Engagement begins with one moment of choice. Make it yours.