It’s every leader’s worst nightmare: the moment when their best talent signs a contract with someone else. Or worse: the competition.   Why did they leave? One of two reasons: they hated their boss, or they didn’t see a path forward for professional advancement.    Both of these challenges can be addressed by bringing in a solid mentorship program to your organization. If you haven’t figured it out yet, let me spell it out to you. People are your organization’s most valuable asset. If people don’t feel like the organization has your back, they will leave. And the ironic thing is, it wouldn’t have taken much to get them to stay. All they wanted  was for someone to invest in them, both financially and professionally. Mentorship is a simple and dynamic way to drive staff retention in your organization. Today on the podcast, my guest and co-coach in Chavender is Sherry Schaefer. Sherry has a wealth of experience and wisdom around the subjects of mentorship and talent development. She builds mentorship programs for organizations and people across many sectors.    If you desire a culture of excellence at your organization, but don’t know where to start, this podcast is a great fit for you. Mentorship and succession planning are not a “nice to have” anymore. They are a must-have. Mentorship isn't just a professional nicety; it's a vitally strategic necessity. In this episode you’ll get  actionable strategies and insights that will empower you to invest in the success of others. Whether you're a seasoned leader or an aspiring professional, this episode promises to inspire, inform, and elevate your journey. “If you want to build and organization that’s sustainable, that’s going to grow and keep excelling, you’ve got to have a mentorship program” - Sherry Schaefer — Buy the Embracing Ambition Book: https://chavender.com/embracing-ambition-the-book/   Book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/jennychavender/30min?back=1&month=2022-09 Lean into Meaningful Conversations with this complimentary 20 minute video all about the tools and techniques for moving conversations forward: https://youtu.be/zv1N_ZsDEAs Don't miss an episode by joining my Podcast VIP Email List: https://chavender.activehosted.com/f/27 Catch me on email: jenny@chavender.com Check out my website: chavender.com Hop on over to Instagram: @jennychavender Let's connect on LinkedIn: Jenny Mitchell, CFRE, CEC, DMA   "See" me on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Q97-c98aPUmfhzlpswfsw