High Performance Mindset | Learn from World-Class Leaders, Consultants, Athletes & Coaches about Mindset 735: Trust Is the Strategy: How Leaders Retain Top Talent in a Changing World with Glen Guyton, Futurist, Certified Speaking Professional & Author of The Art of Harmonious Trust
Mar 6, 2026
Glen Guyton, futurist and author of The Art of Harmonious Trust, advises organizations on trust and talent strategy. He explains trust as a measurable performance strategy. Short practical habits to build consistency and credibility are discussed. The conversation covers why high performers leave despite good pay, supervisor impact on engagement, and linking retention to future-ready skills.
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Schedule Short Regular Check Ins
- Intentionally schedule short, regular check-ins instead of relying on an 'open door' policy.
- Glen recommends 15-minute chats with different team members weekly to surface concerns before problems escalate.
Praise Publicly To Outvalue Small Pay Increases
- Recognize contributions publicly and give credit when things go well to boost retention more than marginal pay raises.
- Glen says pay is quickly forgotten but public recognition makes people feel valued and less likely to jump.
Use Weekly One Sentence Updates
- Use brief weekly or biweekly updates to track accomplishments and block help requests; read and respond to them.
- Glen suggests one-sentence check-ins or a shared dashboard so no one is blindsided at annual review.
