If you’re feeling the pressure of fostering organizational growth but struggling to retain top talent, then you are not alone! Despite efforts to envision a future of employee longevity, the allure of the gig economy and the fast-paced market creates challenges. The need to align individual aspirations with the organizational vision, cultivate a culture of continuous personal and professional development, and redefine roles to resonate with evolving interests and skills is more crucial than ever. However, the disconnect between vision and strategy may be hindering this goal.

About Claire Chandler:

President and Founder of Talent Boost, Claire Chandler specializes in aligning HR and business leaders so they can deliver strategic outcomes… both today and in the future. She taps into over 25 years of experience in people leadership, human resources, and business ownership to help leadership teams work together more effectively in less time, with less cultural resistance, so they can accelerate their business growth. Claire holds a certificate in strategic HR leadership from Cornell’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, a master’s degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, and a bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University. She has appeared as a guest on over 100 podcasts and is the author of several books on leadership and business strategy.

In this episode, Dean Newlund and Claire Chandler discuss:

• Aligning vision and strategy optimizes organizational performance and drives sustainable growth.
• Fostering a culture of belonging at work enhances employee engagement and productivity.
• Overcoming challenges in employee retention strategies secures talent and strengthens team continuity.
• Building a resilient organizational culture cultivates adaptability and fortifies against disruptions.
• Leadership development and personal growth empower individuals to drive impactful change.

“Jot it down on a post-it note your A-players, because you can then build around that and see what does make them different, what makes them special.” — Claire Chandler

Connect with Claire Chandler:  

Website URL: https://www.clairechandler.net/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairechandlersphr/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Claire_Talent

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYpMhSpzxANcreairxMzM0bKAJuceGnNT

See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I

Connect with Dean:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw

Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/

The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/

Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.com

Phone: 1-800-926-7370

Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez

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