October Chapter Meeting
Featured Speaker
Hylke Faber | Growth Leaders Network
Retention Starts with Real Relationship:
Connect, Also During Turbulence
“A top opportunity for preventing employee turnover is strengthening manager-employee relationships.” — Gallup
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
7:30am - 8:00am - Breakfast & Networking
8:00am - 9:00am - Hylke Faber
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Emerald Downs ~ Auburn, WA
Join internationally acclaimed executive coach, keynote speaker, and author Hylke Faber for a transformative session that tackles one of HR’s most urgent challenges: employee retention through authentic connection.
Hylke brings over two decades of global coaching experience, blending strategic insight with contemplative wisdom. A former strategy consultant turned leadership guide, he’s the founder of Growth Leaders Network, teaches at Arizona State University, and contributes regularly to Forbes. His award-winning book Taming Your Crocodiles was named one of Bloomberg’s best leadership reads, and his upcoming title The Connectedness Quotient is set to launch in 2026. Hylke’s dynamic presence and practical tools have inspired leaders at Fortune 500 companies worldwide.
Why This Session Matters Replacing a team member costs far more than retaining one. Beyond recruitment and onboarding, turnover disrupts performance, erodes customer trust, and strains workplace morale. Research confirms that manager-employee relationships are the linchpin of retention—and HR professionals are uniquely positioned to strengthen those bonds.
What You’ll Learn This highly interactive session equips HR leaders and managers with actionable tools to:
- Spot disengagement early by recognizing subtle signs that employees may be at risk of leaving.
- Strengthen trust through open communication, collaboration, and connection.
- Reduce costly turnover by re-engaging teams and inspiring long-term commitment.
Core Tools Explored
- Spotting & Transforming Elephants
- Making Micro-Agreements
- Same Side of the Table: Listening & Extending Unconditional Honesty & Respect
BASK Behaviors in Focus
- Building trust
- Conflict management
- Influencing others
- Teamwork
Whether you're guiding leaders, resolving disputes, or shaping culture, this session will help you become the connector your organization needs, especially in turbulent times.
