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Purpose over Paycheck

Why do good employees leave? Despite what many people think, it’s not necessarily for a better salary. Rather, employees leave when they lack growth and purpose; when they don’t feel a sense of belonging or appreciation. ^{1 2 3}

These are universal human needs and when they go unmet in the workplace, it can lead to high turnover, increased recruitment costs, and a constant drain on talent.^{4 5 6}

To address these issues, organizations may try things like yoga classes or Pizza Fridays, one-size-fits-all training programs, or checking the boxes in DEI.

But these are superficial tactics that don’t address the root of the issue. It’s like numbing the pain of a broken leg with Tylenol. The symptoms may be silenced for now, but the injury persists, until one day it erupts into a crisis that could have been avoided.

To get to the root of excessive stress, disengagement, burnout, turnover, and disappointing overall results, we have to understand what’s driving behavior—people’s emotions. ⁷

Emotions shape how people perform, collaborate, and make decisions. 

The Science of Emotions^TM

We’ve been told over and over to leave our emotions at home, that work should be a place of pure logic, and emotions are distractions that cloud decision-making. 

But the truth is, ignoring the rich data that emotions convey is a mistake.

Emotions are biological processes that shape our thoughts, decisions, and actions, and are therefore deeply intertwined with performance and well-being. Our brains continually create emotions as an adaptive mechanism for survival, a process that doesn’t pause when we walk into work. 

Success doesn’t happen in a vacuum—it hinges on how your people feel day to day and the emotional climate in which they’re operating. 

The emotional culture of your organization is not a background detail — it is the invisible architect of your organization’s success or failure.

The Science of Emotions^TM offers leaders an evidence-based approach to transform the workplace into a space where emotions are allies, not adversaries. Taking purposeful action to build a climate of emotional agency that supports shared goals is one of the most powerful investments you can make in your team.

When you bring the Science of Emotions^TM to work you foster a healthy, resilient environment where employees feel appreciated, connected, and motivated. This strong foundation will help you attract and retain top talent while driving long-term success.

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Sessions* on the Science of Emotions^TM at Work

*These sessions can be delivered as keynotes, workshops, or briefings and tailored to industry and audience.

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