135: The Real Reason Employees Stay With Matt Rieck Lead The People podcast

135: The Real Reason Employees Stay with Matt Rieck

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In this episode, Matt Rieck, Chief Human Resources Officer at End Zone Insurance and author of The Employee Retention Bible, joins the show to share proven strategies for keeping your best people. From rethinking turnover as a natural business function to designing better company meetings and succession plans, Matt unpacks practical frameworks to reduce attrition and boost engagement. He also introduces his ABC player model and 3X concept, offering listeners a clear blueprint for cultivating high-performing, future-ready teams. Whether you’re leading a startup or a legacy enterprise, this conversation delivers actionable insights to elevate your retention game.

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Key Takeaways:

Retention starts with clarity about purpose, path, and expectations.
Turnover can be healthy if leaders are honest about performance and potential.
Culture is a leadership responsibility, not an HR initiative.
The ABC Player model helps leaders invest time where it matters most.
Succession planning is a powerful tool for engagement and long-term growth.

Additional Resources:

Matt Rieck CHRO, Inszone Insurance & Author, The Employee Retention Bible

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