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You've already taken a huge step by reading "The Great Resignation: How a Culture of Coaching and Appreciation Can Help You Win the War for Talent." Now, it's time to put those transformative insights into action with these additional comprehensive resources.

By landing here, you're showing your commitment to turning your organization into a thriving hub of talent and excellence. The free resources available in this Tool Kit are designed to help you cultivate a culture where every team member feels valued, appreciated, and motivated. These tools will guide you in implementing the principles from the book, ensuring your leadership team becomes a powerhouse of effective coaches and appreciative leaders.

To further support your journey, I’ve created an ebook and video series for purchase. These additional resources delve deeper into implementing cultural change, providing practical strategies and actionable steps to create a positive and empowering workplace.

This series is perfect for those who want to build on the foundation laid by "The Great Resignation" and achieve long-term success and satisfaction within their teams but are uncertain where to start.

By creating an environment where each team member feels genuinely happy at work, you are not only enhancing your organization but also positively impacting the lives of their families, friends, and communities.

Explore the Tool Kit, purchase the ebook and video series, and take the next step toward realizing your organization's full potential. Your journey to winning the war for talent and transforming your workplace starts here!

As you continue on your transformative journey, I want to thank you for your dedication to fostering a workplace culture of appreciation and coaching.

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  • "Laura Darrell shows us how to gain an advantage in this labor market. Valuable tools and lessons in an easy-to-read format! This book is now a valuable must-read for all of our management team.”"

    – Linda McKenna, 42-year Multi-Unit Franchisee, Boston Pizza Restaurants

  • “The Great Resignation” offers excellent insight into today’s workplace retention issues, breaking them down into manageable buckets, which is very helpful”

    - Allison McLaren, National Training Manager, Boston Pizza International

  • "Team Satisfaction is hyper-important to today’s workers; “The Great Resignation” highlights simple, low to no cost ways to keep your team happy, motivated, and productive. A winning combination in any organization"

    – Scott Zulyniak, Regional Manager, Boston Pizza Restaurants

  • ‘The Great Resignation" is crucial for leaders to read as it helps us navigate the complexities of today’s workforce, offering insights into the factors driving employee disengagement and departure and provides valuable strategies on adapting leadership approaches in this evolving workforce”

    – Erika Zilkova, District Manager, Starbucks Coffee Company

  • If you are a leader in hospitality or retail, this book is a must-read! Growing up in front of screens has changed the motivations of today's youth - in life and at work. If you are not adapting to provide appreciative leadership, you will never inspire your teams to deliver on your vision. “The Great Resignation” unwraps how and why we must evolve our leadership styles and embrace this new reality

    – Darren Flintoff, British Columbia Restaurant Hall of Fame Inductee and Multi-Unit Franchisee

  • "'The Great Resignation” is rooted in first-hand experience and research data over Laura's 25+ years leading teams. After COVID, what employees seek from their leaders has changed dramatically. This book is a must-read for any leader wanting to stay ahead of the movement and help build a culture of accountability and appreciation that will help retain the greatest teams and draw the right talent to you."

    - Lou Day, Senior Vice President of Operations, MrMikes Restaurants – Franchised Locations

  • "Laura unpacks why the great resignation happened. She holds up the mirror for leaders to honestly assess their role in why employees stay or leave. With practical advice on welcoming, developing, and growing the talent we have worked so hard to attract, Laura’s brilliant advice will serve you well"

    – Serge Boudreau & Shelley Billinghurst, co-hosts of The Recruitment Flex Podcast

  • "The Great Resignation” is an invaluable roadmap that guides organizations and their leaders toward effectively attracting and retaining invaluable talent. This book is not just a great read; it's packed with interesting insights about Organizational Leadership and the trends that have the potential to reshape our world in the coming years. A must-read for anyone seeking to stay ahead in this ever-evolving landscape."

    - Sebastian Aguirre, Film Editor, Marketing, Sales at NiceJob, Netflix

  • "In the wake of such a notable shift in professional priorities and work/life balance, Laura Darrell offers leaders a fresh perspective on the wants and needs of today’s workforce.  Prioritizing Culture and Development and filled with comprehensive good human strategies, The Great Resignation is sure to leave its readers feeling empowered and motivated to do better by their people."

    – Sherri Reinhart, Vice President of People & Culture, Stonewater Restaurant Group

  • "Simple concepts are often the most challenging to put into practice. Laura Darrell’s pragmatic approach to appreciative leadership offers an incremental and lucid roadmap for new and experienced people leaders who want the upper hand in developing successful teams that commit for the long run"

    – Joanne Forrester, President and Chief Operating Officer, Moxies Restaurants, North America