Ingagement: The Future of Leadership

The future of leadership is evolving, with my philosophy of Ingagement at its core. In my new book Ingaging Leadership: The Ultimate Edition, I discuss future trends in leadership and the growing importance of this new way of leading.

What is Ingagement?

Ingagement is a leadership philosophy that it is not enough to tell people what to do. Instead, leaders must engage their hearts, emotions, and minds. My book offers practical advice on how to listen, plan, communicate and apply other vital leadership skills to create an optimized and highly successful organization.

Ingagement is crucial because it . . .

• Enhances innovation – Ingaged employees are more likely to contribute innovative ideas.
• Boosts retention – Employees who feel valued and involved are more likely to stay.
• Improves performance – Ingaged employees are more productive and perform better.

Where is Ingagement Going in the Future?

• Leaders will focus more and more on employee needs and well-being.
• Technology will play an increasingly significant role in facilitating Ingagement.
• Embracing diversity and inclusion will be key to successful leadership.
• Age, geographical location, gender, and other traditional divisions in working life will be reduced.

Practical Tips on Moving into the Future as an Ingaged Leader

• Make Ingaged listening your first focus as a leader – Ingaged listening is the first priority in leading in the evolving new world of business.
• Accept the fact that you, as a leader, are only part of a team – Remember that other people often have ideas that are better than yours – or special skills that equip them to take the lead in innovation.
• Avoid the tendency to hire and promote only people who are just like you – Diversity – true diversity – is the key to growth in the future.

Remember, Ingagement is essential for future leadership success – and for the success of your enterprise. To explore more about the future of leadership and Ingagement, I invite you to explore the ideas in my new book Ingaging Leadership: The Ultimate Edition.

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Evan Hackel

A dynamic, innovative, thoughtful and inspiring leader with 30 years of experience in franchising, distributed networks and cooperatives. Successful history of: (i) turning around a $700 million distressed franchise system into a $2.0 billion revenue business in four years, (ii) reviving and re-energizing a $3.5 billion revenue franchisor and (iii) founding three franchise systems. Experienced corporate board member.

Currently, a consultant to some of the largest franchise systems in North America. A franchise industry leader, widely published, keynote speaker, member of the New England Franchise Association Board, and Co-chair of the International Franchise Associations Knowledge Share Task Force.|A dynamic, innovative, thoughtful and inspiring leader with 30 years of experience in franchising, distributed networks and cooperatives. Successful history of: (i) turning around a $700 million distressed franchise system into a $2.0 billion revenue business in four years, (ii) reviving and re-energizing a $3.5 billion revenue franchisor and (iii) founding three franchise systems. Experienced corporate board member.

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