How Leaders Think with Kenny Lange How Izzy Gentry Thinks About Training to End High Employee Turnover
Jul 2, 2025
Izzy Gentry, a crisis strategist and founder of Made To Walk, dives into innovative approaches to combat high employee turnover. She emphasizes the importance of mental health and well-being to prevent burnout, advocating for a holistic work culture. Izzy highlights transformative leadership training that aligns with individual strengths to foster engagement. Additionally, she discusses balancing trust and ambition in leadership, sharing how effective communication can enhance team dynamics. This insightful conversation is packed with actionable strategies for resilient leadership.
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Strategy is Time Allocation
- Strategy fundamentally involves prioritizing and allocating time effectively.
- Avoid burnout by distinguishing between urgent tasks and true priorities to maintain presence at work and home.
Burnout Hurts Service Quality
- Burnout often stems from cultural pressure to constantly achieve without pause.
- Without rest, workers provide diminished value, harming service quality and increasing liability.
Training Combats Burnout
- Employees crave meaningful training that builds their skills and confidence.
- Investing in training reduces burnout and costly mistakes, enhancing organizational productivity.
