The Science of Engagement Podcast

What if the reason your business isn’t performing better has nothing to do with strategy — and everything to do with engagement? In this episode, we explain why business execution and employee engagement are inseparable. Together we explore how engagement fuels profitability, the five questions every leader should ask their people, and why communication strategy and psychological safety define whe...

Is there really an ROI to employee engagement and feedback? In this episode of The Science of Engagement Podcast, Dr. Brian Peters (PhD in Industrial & Organizational Psychology) and David Schneider unpack the hard evidence behind engagement’s bottom-line impact. They explore how building a culture of curiosity and accountability leads to higher collaboration, innovation, and profitability. Fr...

Is defensiveness stalling your org—and costing you money? In this episode of The Science of Engagement, Dr. Brian Peters and David Snyder show how to replace ego with curiosity and connect engagement to KPIs, profit, and cost reduction (no fluff). You’ll learn why the best leaders are insatiably curious, the exact question that raises the bar—“How do you know that?”—and two practical rituals that...

Most “employee engagement” advice is fluff. In this episode, we get specific. We define engagement in operational terms—what people do, why they do it that way, and how they do it together—and connect it to leadership behaviors, communication cadence, and autonomy/collaboration. You’ll learn how to cascade organizational KPIs down to roles (3–5 per role), build clear job descriptions and competenc...

Most organizations have mission and vision statements—but struggle to turn them into day-to-day behavior. In this episode of The Future of Engagement, David Synder and Dr. Brian Peters (Doctorate in Industrial-Organizational Psychology; dissertation on employee engagement) breaks down how to design KPIs that matter, avoid common traps, and get every team rowing in the same direction. You’ll learn:...

Can difficult people truly change—or are some just born to wreck workplace culture? Dr. Brian Peters, expert in employee engagement, explores whether change is possible in even the most stubborn leaders. From Marine Corps lessons to CEO roundtables, this episode unpacks real-world stories, science-backed insights, and last-ditch strategies to turn "bad apples" into thriving contributors. Perfect f...

What’s really killing collaboration in your workplace? In this episode, we uncover the hidden behaviors that derail teamwork — and the leadership habits that foster real engagement. Dr. Brian Peters shares practical strategies, tools, and the one question every leader should be asking: “How do you know that?”

🚀 Work doesn’t have to be miserable! In this episode, we dive deep into the science of engagement with Dr. Brian Peters, a Marine Corps veteran, corporate leader, and Doctor of Organizational Industrial Psychology. 🎯 Topics Covered: ✅ Why so many workplaces feel uninspiring (and how to change that) ✅ The 3 pillars of engagement: Leadership, Communication, and Culture ✅ The biggest mistakes le...

What truly drives engagement in the workplace? In this inaugural episode of The Future of Engagement, Dr. Brian Peters and David dive deep into the science of engagement, breaking down why leadership behaviors—not just leadership styles—are the key to creating thriving teams. From the Marine Corps to corporate leadership and earning a PhD in engagement, Dr. Peters brings a wealth of experience to...