By the end of this, you’ll be thinking, ‘Wow… that’s it? Why didn’t I think of this’ Yep. It’s easy. It’s simple. And no, you’re not behind. We’re all just out here learning together, like we didn’t wake up with 47 tabs open.
Engagement isn’t built in grand gestures. It’s built in tiny, intentional moments that happen so consistently they become part of the culture’s muscle memory. Just like brushing your teeth every day. We all understand, you can’t do it for 10 minutes one night to make up for not brushing yesterday. The 3-minute consistent routine is critical.
Quick habits that become muscle memory will always win over long to-do lists.
To-do lists rely on willpower. Muscle memory relies on repetition. One burns out; the other builds momentum.
When I lead PXT® Select engagement workshops, one of the biggest takeaways managers share is this: most “engagement issues” aren’t actually about talent, skill, or even motivation. They’re about connection, or the micro-moments when connection is missing.
1. The Two-Minute Clarity Check
Before a task kicks off, ask: “What does success look like to you?”
This question alone resolves 80% of misalignment, especially for employees with different PXT behavioral styles around pace, autonomy, and judgment. Clarity reduces stress. Stress reduction boosts engagement.
- The “Catch One Thing” Recognition Habit
Once per day, catch one team member doing something right and name it.
Not a paragraph. Not a speech.
One sentence of specific appreciation.
Recognition is the fastest, cheapest way to boost engagement, especially for highly Achievement-oriented or fast-paced team members who often move so quickly their wins go unnoticed.
- The 90-Second Reset
Before a meeting, take 90 seconds to reset your energy.
Close the extra tabs, finish your thought, breathe.
Your presence impacts every PXT behavior on your team, sociability, assertiveness, pace, you name it. Presence is contagious. Engagement is too.
Micro actions to massive culture.
You don’t need a new initiative to build engagement.
You just need a few repeatable behaviors that become second nature.
Because when connection becomes a habit, engagement becomes the norm.
If you want to explore this more fully and see how it works in real life, email Charla.Carrano@gmail.com to snag a spot in the next workshop or book an exploration call.
These sessions bring minds together to share real experiences and practical solutions. Hands down, no question, we grow faster when we do it together!
