153: One of the easiest tools for driving higher engagement and retention

How do you get your team to invest more in their work? It's actually really simple.  You show them you're invested in *them*.  As we approach the end of the year, now is the time to proactively invest in your team to ensure success in 2025. In this episode, I dive into how being intentional with team support, feedback, and culture-building sets you apart as a leader and builds unstoppable teams.  Whether your team is facing challenges or already excelling, proactively showing your teams you are invested in their success is a game-changer for fostering retention and better results.  Key Topics Covered: The Power of Proactive Leadership [0:00] Why waiting for problems to arise isn’t the way to build a great team.Practical Ways to Invest in Your Team [2:00] Tips to improve team culture, engagement, and performance now.The ROI of Facilitating Team Success [5:18] How investing in workshops and team collaboration pays off.Avoiding Star Player Burnout [8:37] Why top performers need support to stay engaged and committed.Creating a Resilient and Motivated Team [9:38] Proactivity as the foundation of long-term team success.Need help taking your team from good to great? Let’s make it happen! Email me at hello@liagarvin.com to get started. -- WORK WITH LIA: How many times have you thought "I wish this whole managing people thing was a little easier" or better yet - "tell me what to do to be a better manager and I'll do it"? I've got you covered ;) My new book, The New Manager Playbook, your comprehensive guide to managing with ease and confidence launches on January 27th and I could not be more excited to share it with you. Head to liagarvin.com/newbook for exclusive updates and bonuses related to launch. Want some support for yourself or your team, let's chat! Schedule a call here: calendly.com/liagarvin/scaleup-strategy CONNECT WITH LIA: Website: https://www.liagarvin.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin/ Music by: https://www.instagram.com/isaacy8s/ Download my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convo Looking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered. Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work. I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER. Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.com Contact: liagarvin.com/contact Email: hello@liagarvin.com Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin -- © 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple