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These 4 Survey Questions Are Hurting Your Employee Engagement
Most employee engagement surveys backfire because they ask questions without clear solutions. Our research shows only 28% of HR executives know how to act on every survey question they ask. When you can't fix low scores, you break trust with employees and damage leadership credibility. Learn how to replace vague questions like "I trust my boss" with actionable alternatives that drive real workplace improvements. This guide reveals 4 research-backed survey questions that immediately suggest concrete solutions when scores are low.
Letter To Your CEO
This letter will help you get approval to attend “What Great Managers Do Differently.” Just copy and edit this message as appropriate for your CEO (or approving executive).
TO: [CEO Name]
FROM: [Manager Name]
RE: Request to Attend “What Great Managers Do Differently” Program
Dear [CEO Name],
I’d like your approval to attend a 6-week online program called What Great Managers Do Differently, led by Mark Murphy, a New York Times bestselling author and leadership expert. This course delivers highly practical, science-backed tools to help managers like me drive 100% performance—without causing burnout or disengagement.
Why this matters right now:
CEOs across industries are setting a much tougher tone and demanding more results, accountability, and adaptability—while a new study from Leadership IQ shows only 36% of employees are perceived to be doing great work.
The course directly targets the exact challenges we’re being asked to solve as leaders, including:
• Setting crystal-clear expectations so performance improves without micromanagement
• Giving feedback that drives real behavioral change without causing defensiveness
• Managing toxic or difficult personalities without draining morale
• Retaining high performers before burnout or disengagement sets in
• Delegating more strategically so I can focus on higher-value leadership work
Course Details:
· Self-paced over 6 weeks (starting June 9th), ~90 minutes/week
· Cost: $499
· Includes scripts, conversation guides, leadership tools, and exercises I can use immediately with our team
This program is designed to deliver ROI fast—and I’m confident it will significantly improve both my leadership effectiveness and our team’s performance. I’ll also share key takeaways to benefit others in the organization.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
[Manager Name]
[Title]
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