What do Employees Need Most from Their Leaders?

Updated: Mar 21, 2025

What do people need most from their leaders? According to recent Gallup research, it's Hope 🫶🏻!
🔥 Providing Hope results in a ~15% increase in thriving and ~33% decrease in suffering of followers.
🔥 Hope combined with Trust and Stability amplifies the effect, resulting in a ~30% increase in thriving and ~55% decrease in suffering.
Thriving employees are more engaged, and more engaged employees are more productive. It's a win-win for the business and employees!
What can you do to bring hope, trust, and stability to your teams?
đź’ˇ Bring your authentic self to your team. Lean into your personal style. Leverage your strengths and collaborate to address your weaknesses.
đź’ˇ Link your team's work to the bigger picture vision and strategy of the organization. Show how they can help impact company results and outcomes.
đź’ˇ Demonstrate you care about your team. Understand their needs. Support their personal development and growth.
đź’ˇ During times of uncertainty and change, be clear on expectations and the "why". Focus on what your team can control, impact, and influence.
🤔 How do you bring hope, trust, and stability to your teams?




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