personal engagement

[/ˈpɜrsənəl ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/]
nounpl: personal engagements
engajamento pessoal
1. Active involvement or commitment of an individual in a particular activity, cause, or relationship based on personal interest or values
Her personal engagement with the community project made a real difference.
Seu engajamento pessoal com o projeto comunitário fez uma diferença real.
2. A promise or commitment made by an individual to participate in or support something
The CEO's personal engagement with customer satisfaction improved company reputation.
O engajamento pessoal do CEO com a satisfação do cliente melhorou a reputação da empresa.
3. Emotional or intellectual involvement in a task, relationship, or cause
Personal engagement with learning makes education more effective.
O engajamento pessoal com o aprendizado torna a educação mais eficaz.
In Brazilian corporate culture, 'engajamento pessoal' is highly valued and frequently discussed in business contexts, particularly regarding employee motivation and social responsibility initiatives. In American culture, 'personal engagement' emphasizes individual agency and choice, reflecting values of autonomy and personal empowerment.
NYC Slang
being all in / having skin in the game
Synonyms / Sinônimos
personal involvementcommitmentdedicationparticipationinvestmentstake
Antonyms / Antônimos
detachmentdisengagementindifferenceapathywithdrawal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
engajamento pessoal
Most common and neutral usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
envolvimento pessoal
Slight preference for 'envolvimento' over 'engajamento'
São Paulo
engajamento pessoal
Professional and business contexts frequently use this term
Portugal
envolvimento pessoal / compromisso pessoal
Portuguese speakers often prefer 'envolvimento' or use 'compromisso' for commitment aspect

Related Words

engagementinvolvementcommitmentparticipationdedicationpassion

Related Idioms & Phrases

to have a personal stake in something
to take personal ownership
to be personally invested
heart and soul engagement
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