{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Failure Gap ","title":"A Conversation With April Whitson, Global VP of HR, ABB","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2293,"description":"At Karrikins Group, we work alongside leaders to close the gap between great ideas and real results by combining business expertise with social science to help teams align on how to deliver together - driving better outcomes and stronger connections.\nIn this episode of The Failure Gap, Julie Williamson, Ph.D. speaks with April Whitson, VP of HR for ABB and author of The Stay Challenge. They discuss the critical role of leadership in shaping workplace culture, the challenges of employee retention, and the importance of effective one-on-one meetings. April emphasizes that culture is built at the team level and that leaders must prioritize engagement and alignment to create an irresistible workplace. They also explore the concept of regrettable retention and how it affects team dynamics, urging leaders to reflect on their purpose and the impact of their decisions on both individuals and the organization as a whole.\nEpisode Takeaways\nCulture happens at a team level, not just top-down.\nRegrettable retention can be a bigger issue than unwanted turnover.\nLeaders often use time as an excuse for not prioritizing culture.\nEmployee engagement is a shared responsibility between leaders and employees.\nEffective one-on-ones are crucial for understanding team dynamics.\nLeaders may hold onto underperforming employees out of hope.\nRegrettable retention negatively impacts overall team morale.\nLeaders need to articulate their purpose and values clearly.\nBuilding a culture that retains talent requires inspiration from leaders.\nReflection on leadership purpose is essential for alignment.\nIf you would like to connect with April Whitson outside of this episode, connect with her on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilwhitson/\n-------------------------\nIs misalignment holding your organization back?\nAligned teams deliver better results more consistently, and they have deeper connections to each other and their organizations. \nDownload our free Leadership Alignment Evaluation...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/6CTvWJAaFFjJqjlsVhxTnhES72yGR8ntDCw44sys5j4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lYmZk/ZDEyNzhjNTY0NjRi/MTk4NjJiNjI0Zjg4/YzcwNC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}