Robyn On Purpose
Discover Your True Purpose
A website dedicated to providing resources for reflection, growth, and the quiet spark of transformation.
The answers you seek are within you –
it's just a matter of asking the right questions.
Dealing with Disengagement
Whether it’s your own or someone else’s, disengagement is a signal—one that points to something deeper. This resource helps you uncover the root cause, take ownership of your role, and re-engage team members in a way that’s honest, collaborative, and effective.
Leadership Reflections for a Disengaged Team
When a team feels disconnected, it’s often a sign of unmet needs, unclear direction, or emotional fatigue. These prompts are designed to help you tune in, reflect honestly, and uncover the root causes behind disengagement. By approaching with curiosity instead of judgment, you can begin to rebuild trust, re-align with purpose, and lead your team back into connection, motivation, and momentum—from the inside out.
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1. What signs of disengagement am I noticing—and what might be causing them beneath the surface?
Look beyond performance. Think motivation, morale, communication, or clarity.
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2. In what ways might I (or the leadership culture) be contributing to the current disengagement?
Accountability is empowering. What can be shifted or modeled differently?
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3. When was the last time I asked for honest feedback—and truly listened?
Disengagement often comes from feeling unheard or undervalued.
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4. What’s missing from the team’s day-to-day that could reignite purpose or energy?
Consider recognition, autonomy, variety, growth, or simply feeling seen.
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5. How often am I celebrating wins—big or small?
Acknowledgment is fuel. Where can you shine a light?
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6. Are team members clear on the “why” behind their work—and do they feel part of something meaningful?
Disengagement can stem from disconnection from vision.
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7. What would I want from leadership if I were in their shoes right now?
Empathy opens new insights.
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8. What’s one courageous or heartfelt conversation I’ve been avoiding that could shift energy?
Sometimes engagement begins with truth.
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9. How can I bring more humanity, curiosity, or lightness into our next meeting or interaction?
Disengagement can soften when pressure is replaced with presence.
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10. What’s one change I can implement this week to begin rebuilding trust and momentum?
Small, consistent actions create meaningful change.
Return to this journal weekly or after key moments in your leadership journey. Growth doesn't come from perfection—it comes from reflection.
Questions for a Disengaged Team Member
​Create a calm, judgment-free space. Listen more than you speak. Follow up personally and consistently on what’s shared.
1. I want to hear from you. How are you really feeling about work lately?
Invite honesty and reassure them there's no wrong answer.
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2. What’s been feeling energizing or draining for you day to day?
Look for patterns and opportunities to shift workloads or dynamics.
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3. What would make your experience here feel more fulfilling or supported?
Focus on actionable insights.
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4. What helps you feel connected to the team? What gets in the way of that?
This helps identify cultural or communication blocks.
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5. Do you feel seen and heard in your role? If not, what’s missing?
A chance to acknowledge unspoken tension or unmet needs.
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6. Are there strengths you have that you wish were being used more?
Reignite purpose by tapping into unused potential.
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7. What’s one small change that could make a big difference in your week?
Start where momentum can grow.
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8. What kind of recognition or feedback is most meaningful to you?
Tailor support to individual preferences.
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9. What would make you excited to show up on Monday?
Tap into motivation through vision and values.