These days, the fear of losing one's job is driving  "surface" productivity in many companies and according to Mercer, over 42% are dissatisfied with their jobs and would immediately leave their employer if a better opportunity showed up. 

Gallup studies cite a direct connection between employee engagement and productivity.  One element of engagement is that people feel they are doing significant work and learning and growing on the job.

Those managers that provide their employees with the opportunity to learn new life skills while gaining greater meaning on the job now, will reap the benefits of an engaged and loyal workforce as the economy recovers.  

The ability to help people connect their spirit to their work may be the greatest leadership skill you can develop as a manager.