Engaging employees through whole leadership

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to explain the “whole leadership” approach to engaging the heads, hearts and guts of employees.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper draws on research and case study material to demonstrate the importance of engaging employees to achieve organizational goals.

Practical implications

The paper provides useful guidelines for a whole leadership approach and suggestions for how HR professionals can implement learning opportunities to introduce whole leadership skills and behaviors in their organizations.

Originality/value

The paper demonstrates the value of a whole leadership approach in engaging, motivating and inspiring employees, particularly during periods of economic uncertainty, increasing globalization and complexity in organizational life.

Citation

Hayward, S. (2010), "Engaging employees through whole leadership", Strategic HR Review, Vol. 9 No. 3, pp. 11-17. https://doi.org/10.1108/14754391011040028