Final Thought: The Tax Refund You Control

You can’t avoid tax season, but you can control how much you pay. Reducing the Disengagement Tax isn’t about cutting costs—it’s about reclaiming lost potential.

By embedding Cohesion, Clarity, and Courage into your leadership approach, you create an engaged, high-performing team that doesn’t just show up—they show out.

April is behind us. You’ve filed the paperwork, balanced the books—and maybe even claimed a refund. But here’s a question most leaders still aren’t asking:

How much are you still paying in Disengagement Tax?

It’s not a line item on your P&L. It doesn’t come with an invoice or deadline. But when your employees are disconnected, unclear on expectations, or afraid to speak up, you’re paying for it—every single day.

The good news? You can take that refund back.

The 3C Formula for Cultural ROI

Over the last month, we’ve explored the three culture drivers that dramatically reduce disengagement—and the hidden costs that come with it:

• Cohesion: Strong teams aligned around shared values and purpose

• Clarity: Clear goals, consistent communication, and defined expectations

• Courage: A culture where employees feel safe to take risks, speak up, and lead

When these three elements are measured and reinforced, organizations don’t just save on turnover, absenteeism, and poor performance—they unlock innovation, trust, and growth.

The Real Refund Is Reclaimed Potential

The Disengagement Tax is the cost of lost opportunity. The “good enough” mindset. The brilliant idea never shared. The talented employee who walked away because no one asked them to stay.

You can’t eliminate every tax. But this one? You have the tools to control it.

We created SKOR to help leaders do exactly that. It’s a culture diagnostic designed to show where your organization is strong, where it's vulnerable, and where your team has room to grow. SKOR makes culture measurable, actionable, and aligned to business outcomes.

Now’s the Time to Act

Curious how your team scores on Cohesion, Clarity, and Courage? Start with the SKOR Preview and get the insight you need to lead with confidence.

You may not control the IRS, but you can control your culture. And the refund? It looks like engaged teams, smarter decisions, higher retention—and far less wasted potential.