You're Not Lazy. 80% of Workers Feel Exactly Like You

If you've been showing up to work lately and feeling disconnected, unmotivated, or just going through the motions — you're not alone.

In this episode, I break down one of the most alarming findings from Gallup’s latest workplace report: nearly 80% of employees globally are disengaged at work.

But this episode isn't about blaming employees. It's about understanding why so many people have quietly checked out — and what this means for leaders, companies, and your own career moving forward.

Drawing from years in executive search and leadership advisory, I explore the deeper reasons behind workplace disengagement, the impact AI and uncertainty are having on morale, and why this issue is becoming one of the biggest hidden risks in business today.

What you'll learn:

• Why millions of people no longer feel connected to their work
• The real reason motivation is collapsing across industries
• How AI, uncertainty, and poor leadership are accelerating disengagement
• Why burnout and disengagement are not the same thing
• What companies are getting wrong about performance and productivity
• How employees and leaders can rebuild meaning, energy, and momentum at work

This isn't just a workplace issue. It's a human one.

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

• 0:00 — “You’re not lazy”
• 0:35 — The Gallup stat that changes everything
• 1:20 — Why 80% of workers feel checked out
• 2:15 — The hidden cost of disengagement
• 3:05 — Burnout vs. emotional detachment
• 4:10 — How AI and uncertainty are changing work
• 5:20 — Why people stop caring about their jobs
• 6:30 — The leadership mistakes making it worse
• 7:25 — What employees actually need right now
• 8:10 — Final thoughts + subscribe

Видео You're Not Lazy. 80% of Workers Feel Exactly Like You канала Lewis Maleh Unfiltered