Dane Sanders

Dane Sanders, VP of Employee Development & Performance at Common Thread Collective, dives into the game-changing concept of ranking employees. He discusses the creation of the Key Employee Index, a scorecard that blends objective performance metrics with cultural fit. The conversation reveals how this approach has unexpectedly boosted team morale and company culture. By focusing on who drives results, Common Thread Collective is cultivating a high-performance environment and effectively retaining top talent. Clarity, it seems, creates opportunities for growth!

Dane Sanders, VP of Employee Development and Performance at Common Thread Collective, dives into the profound cultural shift at CTC from an employee-centric to a standards-centric model. He shares how this transformation drives profitability and high performance while reducing turnover. Key insights include balancing accountability with employee engagement, the significance of aligning culture with customer value, and practical steps for operationalizing cultural changes. This conversation is packed with valuable strategies for leaders and employees aiming for a results-driven workplace.