We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits 501. Building Thriving Teams + Crafting Strategic Plans for Success and Retention - Kishshana Palmer
Meet Kishshana. She’s an evangelist in her belief that having amazing talent is the #1 competitive advantage in your business💪 Her perspective is a valuable lens to evaluate and elevate organizational cultures. She’s bringing her insights on building thriving teams, crafting strategic plans for success, and creating a retention culture. This is a must-listen for all leaders who want to level up their impact and keep their team engaged for the year ahead. Don’t miss it! 🎤
💡Learn
- Ways to focus intentionally on staff retention
- Collaborative leadership + high-performing teams trends
- How to craft a strategic plan that sets your team up for success
Today’s Guest
Kishshana Palmer, Founder, ManageMint
Episode Highlights
- Kishshana’s story and journey to where she is today (3:05)
- The current landscape of leadership and staff retention (10:15)
- Succession planning and mentorship to ensure smooth leadership transitions (16:45)
- Collaborative leadership and talent development (18:10
- Where to focus when building a retention culture (25:30)
- How to achieve simplicity in strategic planning for (31:05)
- Kishshana’s One Good Thing: Create your five-star wellness. (36:25)
- How to connect with Kishshana (38:10)
For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/501.
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