9 KEYS
TO KEEP YOUR BEST PEOPLE FROM WALKING OUT THE DOOR
The talent crisis is real – and getting worse.
Demographically, only 75% of those retiring over the next three decades will be replaced due to declining birthrates. At the same time, the workforce has fundamentally shifted its priorities.
- Employee engagement is down – costing you money, time, and frustration.
- Workforce expectations have changed – employees want purpose, growth, flexibility, and values alignment.
Most managers are tying themselves in knots trying to figure out how to retain staff in this environment.
But here’s the breakthrough: by reverse-engineering over 5,000 exit interviews, I uncovered a surprisingly simple solution. It’s not about throwing money, perks, or ping-pong tables at the problem. It’s about understanding and applying the 9 Keys that truly keep your best people
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
This white paper gives you:
- The three unstoppable disruptions reshaping work: AI and exponential technology, the polycrisis, and the rise of the empowered workforce.
- The 9 Keys every leader must master, including purpose, trust, belonging, appreciation, voice, clarity, growth, agency, and strengths.
- Case studies from real organizations showing how the 9 Keys reduce turnover and strengthen employee engagement. Practical action strategies for embedding each Key into daily leadership practice.
- How to use my Mind Reading for Managers® framework to make the 9 Keys part of monthly 1:1s—solving problems before they turn into resignations
WHO SHOULD READ THIS?
Leaders and managers who want to retain, engage, and inspire their teams.
HR and L&D professionals seeking practical tools to strengthen culture and reduce attrition.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kim Seeling Smith is a globally recognized Business Futurist and Workforce Strategist, with three decades of experience advising C-suites on future trends, talent, and technology.
She has appeared on The Today Show, served as a judge for Consult Australia’s Awards for Excellence, and was hand-selected for Richard Branson’s 100% Human at Work initiative.
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