The Silver Bullet: Cracking the Code to Workplace Engagement

This week on "The Leader's Edge," Steve and Ernie welcome Payne Schoen, a recovering CPA with deep insights into the cost of misalignment in the workplace. In an engaging discussion titled "The Silver Bullet: Cracking the Code to Workplace Engagement," Payne explores how to build cultures where employees feel valued, cared for, and supported in their development. He shares his experiences over the past year, highlighting the importance of recognition, connection with colleagues, and alignment with company mission. Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on fostering meaningful workplace relationships and ensuring every team member can thrive. Don’t miss this enlightening episode on Thursday, June 19th, at 11 am PST, 1 pm CST, and 2 pm EST on the VoiceAmerica Network Channel.

Bio: Payne Schoen

Payne is driven by a singular passion: helping people find the right seat on the right bus, aligning their personal strengths with meaningful work that makes an impact. As a recovering CPA turned international leadership coach and facilitator, Payne intimately understands the cost of misalignment, having experienced firsthand what it means to operate outside one’s true talents. His mission is clear—to empower leaders and their teams around the globe to create dynamic, high-performing cultures where individuals thrive doing work that matters to them and their organization.

With clients ranging from entrepreneurs to Fortune 50 companies, Payne brings a unique blend of strategic insight, operational expertise, and heart to every engagement. His talent for fostering genuine connections and creating a safe space for vulnerability and transformative growth has made him a sought-after consultant worldwide.

Payne has fully embraced his role as a "girl dad" to his two daughters, Charlie (9) and Chamberlin (6). Whether he's learning to braid hair, engage in deep Barbie narratives, or navigating the uncharted waters of fatherhood, his daughters are his constant source of humility, joy, and perspective. They fuel his drive to become not only a better coach but also a better human.