GA 571 | What Employee Engagement Isn’t with Craig Coyle
Mar 13, 2025•39 min
Episode description
This week's guest is Craig Coyle. Ron and Craig discussed Craig's experience as an Apache pilot, what employee engagement is and isn't, why new leaders quit, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.
In this episode you'll learn:
Craig's favorite quote (2:37)
His background (3:26)
The first time Craig flew an Apache on his own (7:01)
Why employee engagement is critical (8:40)
What engagement looks like (12:29)
Craig's advice he gives to senior leaders (17:26)
Why new leaders quit (21:21)
His advice for finding community (27:25)
Mentorship versus community or fellowship (30:32)
Empowering people on the frontlines (31:45)
What Craig would recommend to people who are struggling (35:35)
Podcast Resources
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Craig on LinkedIn
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