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Why Employees Stop Caring—and What Great Leaders Do About It
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Why Employees Stop Caring—and What Great Leaders Do About It

Unlocking the Buy-In Advantage: Dave Garrison on Building High-Trust, High-Impact Cultures in 2025

In this urgent and timely episode of The Self Aware Leader, Jason Rigby sits down with executive coach and leadership expert Dave Garrison to tackle a growing crisis: employee disengagement.

Dave, author of the soon-to-be-released book The Buy-In Advantage (June 3, 2025), pulls back the curtain on why team members are checking out emotionally—without ever resigning—and what today’s leaders must do to earn back trust and commitment.

What if the problem isn’t your team—but the system you’re leading in?

This conversation is packed with actionable insights for CEOs, people leaders, and HR executives looking to stop the “invisible exodus” before it guts innovation, culture, and morale.

Key Takeaways:

  • 7 warning signs your team has already disengaged

  • Why perks (sleep pods, free snacks) don’t create purpose

  • How co-creation turns passive employees into proactive leaders

  • Why vulnerability isn’t weakness—it’s your biggest leadership asset

  • The new leadership model: humility, curiosity, and trust

Dave shares powerful stories—from boardrooms to family-run companies—proving that the future of leadership isn’t about control; it’s about connection.

Listen now and learn how to build a buy-in culture that outperforms, retains talent, and sets you apart.

📘 Preorder The Buy-In Advantage: https://www.amazon.com/Buy-Advantage-Employees-Leaders-Everyone/dp/1637746822
🌐 Visit Dave’s leadership hub: https://garrisongrowth.com/

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