In this punchy, no-nonsense episode of WholeCEO with Lisa G., Lisa drops the leadership truth bomb most executives avoid: people don't leave companies — they leave leadership energy leaks.

With Gallup reporting that 70% of turnover ties back to leadership behavior, Lisa brings in someone who sees it all from the inside: executive recruiter Mitch McDermott. After years of hearing the real reasons top performers quit, Mitch breaks down the emotional, energetic, and behavioral patterns behind today's talent exodus.

Inside this conversation, you'll learn:

1-Why EQ + energy beat perks every time — and how "energy leaks" quietly push high performers out.

2-Why people don't quit paychecks — they quit pressure, misalignment, and emotional exhaustion.

3-The misunderstood leadership behaviors that quietly destroy retention.

4-How the BOSS Method™ (Boost EQ, Optimize Energy, Strengthen Mindset, Self-Leadership) solves turnover at the root — not the surface.

5-Why fixing culture isn't about fun, perks, or branding — it's about presence, emotional intelligence, and real alignment.

6-How leadership transformations create hiring synergy, team stability, and a culture people never want to leave.

If you're a CEO, founder, or HR leader who's tired of losing good people, this episode hits hard — and hands you the roadmap.

Empathy can't be automated. Presence can't be delegated.
Leaders who win in 2026 will be the ones people choose to stay for.

Lisa Goldenthal & Mitch McDermott: Why People Leave — and How to Make Them Stay

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