In this Workday Playdate, Erin breaks down a truth some leaders don’t want to hear: teams don’t leave because of the work, they leave because of how they’re led. Erin introduces 5D leadership, a more human, intuitive, and emotionally intelligent approach that goes beyond deliverables.She contrasts traditional 3D leadership—where output rules and humans come second—with 5D leadership, where intention, energy, and connection drive trust, creativity, and engagement. Erin shares a simple three-step shift that helps leaders stop managing roles and start leading humans. The result? Teams that stay, contribute, and actually want to collaborate.
Inside This Episode:

• 3D vs. 5D Leadership: Why task-only leadership quietly disengages your team
• Intend the Energy: How setting intention (not just outcomes) changes everything
• Lead the Human: Why seeing people beyond their role builds loyalty and trust
• Intuition at Work: How emotional intelligence fuels better decisions and creativity
• Co-Creation Over Control: Why the best leaders stop dictating and start designing with their teams
• Energetic Leadership: How presence, not pressure, drives performance
• The Improv Connection: What “yes, and” can teach leaders about collaboration

Who This Episode Is For:* Leaders frustrated by disengaged or burned-out teams * Managers stuck in task mode who want more trust and creativity * High-performers ready to lead with intuition and emotional intelligence * People leaders curious about energetic leadership and intention setting * Anyone who wants teams that don’t just comply, but commit

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