Building Teams That Stay: Leadership Lessons on Retention | ft. William Vanderbloemen
Description
In this episode of the Vanderbloemen Leadership Podcast, William dives deep into the art of building, running, and keeping a great team by tackling one of today’s most pressing challenges—turnover. He shares candid insights and real-world anecdotes on why people join a cause and why they leave, emphasizing that it’s rarely the company or mission at fault—it’s often the leadership.
Key discussion points include:
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Vision vs. Management: How a compelling vision can attract talent, but a poor management approach drives them away.
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Realistic Expectations: The importance of setting clear, honest expectations during hiring to prevent disillusionment and turnover.
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Understanding Your Team: Strategies for learning how each team member is “wired,” and adapting your communication and leadership style accordingly.
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The Human Element: How genuinely connecting with employees—making them feel seen, known, and valued—can significantly boost retention.
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Practical Retention Tactics: From setting short-term goals to effective delegation, discover actionable tips for creating an environment where great teams flourish.
Whether you’re leading a church, a nonprofit, or a corporate organization, this episode provides actionable strategies to ensure your team not only stays but thrives under your leadership.
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