Are your team members “houseplants” or “trees?” It might sound like a strange question, but knowing the answer is the key to retaining your best employees, strengthening your team, and transforming your organization.

In this episode, learn about identifying—and nurturing—your houseplant and tree team members, plus hear other great insights on improving retention, communicating with your team, and showing up as a more emotionally intelligent leader with guest Cara Silletto. Cara is the founder, president, and chief retention office of Magnet Culture, a partner in helping organizations reduce turnover and create cultures where teams succeed and thrive.

2:49 – Some team members are trees, who stay with your company for a long time, while others are houseplants who needs more attention and support

3:23 – To retain your team members, understand the differences between your tree and houseplant employees

5:46 – With a diverse team, you need to approach different team members based on their different needs

8:10 – When you treat employees well, they are more likely to stay with your company

10:14 – Retaining your team members and providing support means adapting as a leader

12:47 – To retain employees, put a stronger emphasis on training, mentoring, and supporting your new hires from their first day

16:39 – Younger team members are more likely to bring their whole selves to work

24:02 – Leaders and managers should use continuous learning to improve their skills and gain a stronger understanding of their roles

25:47 – With a diverse team, you can’t use the same rewards and recognitions for all employees

26:53 – To understand your team better, practice curiosity and active listening

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