Introduction [0:00 - 1:30]

Welcome to the first lesson in the Culture Cure course. Today we're diving into retention - one of the most critical challenges facing organizations today. When good people leave, they take with them knowledge, relationships, and momentum that can take months or even years to rebuild.

The Real Cost of Turnover [1:30 - 4:00]

Before we talk about solutions, let's understand what's really at stake. The cost of replacing an employee isn't just their recruitment fee. It includes lost productivity, knowledge drain, team disruption, and the time investment in training their replacement. For skilled professionals, this can cost 150-200% of their annual salary.

The Culture Connection [4:00 - 7:30]

But here's what most organizations miss: retention isn't just about compensation or benefits. It's about culture. People don't leave jobs - they leave managers, they leave toxic environments, they leave places where they don't feel valued or where their values aren't aligned with the organization's actual behaviors.

Building a Retention-Focused Culture [7:30 - 12:00]

So how do we build a culture that naturally retains talent? It starts with three key pillars: Purpose, Growth, and Belonging. When people feel their work has meaning, when they see a path for development, and when they feel genuinely included and valued, retention becomes a natural outcome rather than a constant struggle.

Action Steps [12:00 - 15:00]

In this lesson, we'll give you specific, actionable strategies you can implement immediately. From conducting meaningful stay interviews to creating career pathways that don't just exist on paper, you'll leave with a clear roadmap for transforming your retention rates through intentional culture work.