Episode 51: Leaders’ Role in Workplace Wellbeing

Leaders shape the environments where wellbeing, connection, and performance take root. In Leading for Wellness: How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives, Drs. Patricia Grabarek and Katina Sawyer show how everyday leadership behaviors directly influence employee retention, satisfaction, and overall health. Their research offers a science backed roadmap and practical insights for leading a workplace where employees can flourish. Dr. Patricia Grabarek brings more than a decade of experience improving workplace wellness, culture, and engagement across over 60 organizations. Her evidenced-driven work has strengthened performance and retention, earning recognition as one of Culture Amp’s Top 25 Emerging Culture Creators. Dr. Katina Sawyer, an award-winning researcher and Associate Professor at the University of Arizona, has shaped global conversations on work–life balance, leadership, and positive organizational behavior through more than 50 publications and features in outlets such as the Journal of Applied Psychology and Harvard Business Review.