Amplified: Leadership Student 2.0
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Amplified: Leadership Student 2.0
It’s Not Money: Why Great Teams Stay
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Leadership veteran Brian Little, Chief People Officer at Altera, unpacks the real reason top talent stays—and it’s not just money. From building a spinout culture post-Intel to mastering values-based recruiting, Brian reveals how to craft a high-trust, mission-driven organization that attracts and retains elite performers. Discover why emotional intelligence, personalized recruiting, and real leadership development are non-negotiable for building teams that care deeply and perform exceptionally.
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome & Introduction to Altera
2:10 Brian’s Path: HR to Leadership
5:05 The State of Leadership Development
7:39 Why It Often Gets Overlooked
9:29 Today’s Recruiting Landscape
14:49 What Motivates Candidates Now
17:09 Recruiting & Candidate Engagement
19:28 Communication’s Role in Hiring
22:29 Real-Life Examples of Effective Leaders
26:47 Emotional Intelligence & Key Traits
32:12 Building Trust Through Transparency
38:03 Why Brian’s Optimistic on Leadership
39:39 Final Thoughts & What’s Next
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