Retaining Top Talent Through the Power of Mentorship with Clint Pulver

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How do you turn managers into mentors for a higher retention rate? Clint Pulver, Emmy Award Winner, Top Keynote Speaker, and #1 Bestselling Author, believes it starts with connection and setting high standards. Drawing from his research and over 11,000 undercover interviews, Clint reveals how having a "mentor manager" can be the secret to employee engagement and commitment. Clint shares how leaders can move beyond traditional management by implementing strategies like status interviews and fostering meaningful conversations. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and continual growth, showing how the right leadership approach can turn challenges into opportunities. Join us as we discuss: (00:00) Introduction to the episode with Clint Pulver (06:15) How great leaders create a workplace people never want to leave (07:07) Mentorship's role in shaping better careers (14:30) Why self-awareness makes better leaders (18:49) Implementing the "mentor manager" concept at scale (23:42) Three essential questions leaders should ask (26:39) The importance of having a Director of Happiness Resources: For the entire interview,

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