"Wait… What Do I Actually Do Here?" 🤔

(And Why That Matters More Than You Think)

We’ve all worked with (or been) that person who executes tasks like a machine, but if you ask “Why does this matter?”, they blink twice, mumble something about “KPIs,” and quietly reconsider all their life choices. They hit every deadline, submit every report—but have no clue how their work fits into the grand scheme of things. 

And here’s the problem: when you don’t see the bigger picture, your job starts to feel like a never-ending game of whack-a-mole—just tackling random tasks without knowing if you're actually winning. If you think your entire job is just “updating spreadsheets” or “making slides,” then yeah, you’ll check the boxes—but you won’t care what’s inside them. 

📌 The Link to Meaning at Work (And Surviving When Your Manager Does a Full 360° on Your Project… Again) 

As we’ve said a few weeks ago, people need meaning in the workplace. Employees who understand how their role contributes to something bigger are more engaged, more motivated, and less likely to fantasize about quitting to become a professional dog walker. 

But let’s be real—not every job is about saving the world. Sometimes, it’s just about understanding why your manager suddenly torpedoed the project you’ve been pouring your soul into for weeks. Knowing why priorities shift, why leadership makes unexpected U-turns, and how your work still fits in makes those frustrating moments slightly less soul-crushing. 

💡 Enter: Presentation Skills – Your Secret Weapon 🗣️ 

If you want employees to stay engaged (and not mentally checked out on Slack), teach them to articulate their role and its impact. Great presentation skills aren’t just for boardrooms—they help people: ✅ Clarify their role (If you can’t explain it, do you even know what you do?) ✅ Communicate their value (Nobody wants to be “the guy who updates the dashboard” forever.) ✅ Navigate shifting priorities (When you can explain your work well, you can also defend it—or adapt when things inevitably change.) 

🚀 What Companies Can Do 

🔹 Help employees see the why behind their tasks—not just the how. 🔹 Train them in presentation & storytelling skills—because when people can explain their work, they understand it better. 🔹 Actually, tell them when priorities change (instead of just dropping cryptic hints in meetings). 

Because work isn’t just about tasks—it’s about impact. 

And the better you can communicate it, the easier it is to believe it. 🎤