Re-Engaging a Senior Engineer Who’s Disconnected

You’ve noticed a long-term shift and are using this 1:1 to address it directly. You’re unsure if it’s burnout, disengagement, or something else — but it’s clearly affecting morale and leadership.

Scenario Details

Goal
Rebuild trust, open the door for honest conversation, and understand what’s driving the change
Your Role
Manager
AI Role
Senior engineer who's emotionally checked out
Difficulty
Hard

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