794: When People Leave, What Does It Say About Your Leadership - Ask Denis
Description
Every resignation is more than an exit. It is feedback about your leadership. Are you listening?
It’s easy to blame the market, competitors, or even employees themselves. But high turnover often shines a bright spotlight on leadership. In this episode, I share seven powerful insights into what turnover is really saying about your leadership and how you can respond in ways that build trust, connection, and loyalty.
If you’re ready to reflect, adapt, and grow, this conversation will give you the clarity and tools to turn departures into lessons and leadership into impact.
Tune in to this episode, and if it sparks value for you, share it with other leaders who need to hear it.
What High Turnover Really Signals
- Turnover as feedback on leadership, not just market conditions
- Why every resignation is a lesson if you’re willing to listen
- Exit interviews as opportunities, not just paperwork
The 7 Insights Leaders Can’t Ignore
- Culture is the mirror of leadership
- Connection and communication
- Growth and development
- Recognition and value
- Leadership style
- Vision and purpose
- Walking the floors
Showing Up as a Leader
- Why presence, both physical and virtual, matters now more than ever
- Small actions that prove you care and build lasting loyalty
- Reflection questions to help you see what turnover is really telling you
Key Quotes:
“If you don’t set the culture, then the culture will manage you.” – Denis Gianoutsos
“Strong leadership creates loyalty, engagement, and growth. Weak leadership creates turnover, disengagement, and doubt.” – Denis Gianoutsos
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