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Leadership - The importance of good staff

Built around a Richard Branson quote — employees first, customers second — this episode is a deep dive into how to identify, keep, and lead A-grade talent, even in a tight labour market.

You'll learn:

-What actually defines an "A-grader" (and why they'll leave a B-grade environment no matter the market);

-The annual "Keep Test" — would you fight to keep this person, or feel relief if they left?;

-The Goal-Role-Remind leadership framework for keeping any team aligned and engaged;

-What motivates people beyond pay (autonomy, acknowledgement, purpose); and why "catch it quick…

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