Send a message to the showSend us a Text Message.Brian Aquart sits down with Leah Phifer, former Homeland Security and FBI member, to probe the crisis rocking the modern workplace. Leah shares her gripping journey from public service to founding "Why Work," her employee engagement consultancy. Discover how Lego Serious Play revitalizes company-employee communication, and why understanding the hand-mind connection is vital for a thriving work atmosphere.Leah boldly confronts the human energy crisis akin to climate change, elevating critical dialogue on mental health and sustainable work-life balanceessentials in the wake of the Great Resignation. Uncover her three-step process for mitigating HR crises and learn actionable strategies for busting burnout and invigorating employee engagement.Why I Left peeks behind the corporate curtain, revealing why people like Leah are transforming their careers in search of significance, satisfaction, and connection. Join us on this journey, where the quest for intentional living meets the future of work.TakeawaysLego Serious Play can be a powerful tool for self-reflection and communication in the workplace.The future of work requires organizations to prioritize employee well-being and create opportunities for self-reflection and job crafting.The human energy crisis, akin to climate change, requires a wholesale redesign of the way we work and live.Stay connected with LeahWhyWork: http://www.why-work.orgLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-phifer/Stay connected with Why I LeftVisit: https://www.WhyILeft.coSubscribe: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMgQI4X0kEp8-o7Z9D3tRmgApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-i-left/id1613667100Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0TE4Y626idPxNeewpCG6EfFollow:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialwhyileft/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/why-i-left/Connect with Brian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianaquart/ Rate us 5 stars and write a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-i-left/id1613667100Brian is celebrating his 40th year of life by running 40 races! Here's how you can support:Donate to help those impacted by Childhood Trauma for the 2024 Chicago Marathon: http://donate.aahgiving.org/goto/BRunsChicagoOur sponsors:Buzzsprout: Your story deserves to be told with clarity and impact. That’s why I created Storyline by Kingswood to help executives, founders, and rising leaders align their presence with their next chapter.Kingswood ForestHelping leaders and organizations grow with clarity, confidence, and powerful storytelling. Support the show

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