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Cara Silletto

Workforce Thought Leader
  • Workforce Magazine named her a “Game Changer”
  • Recruiter.com “Top 10 Company Culture Experts to Watch
  • Author of “Staying Power: Why Employees Leave & How to Keep Them Longer”
Speaker Fee:
$15,000 - $20,000
Virtual Fee:
$10,000 - $15,000
Travels From:
Kentucky
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Cara Silletto Speaker Biography

Workforce thought leader Cara Silletto, MBA, CSP, works with organizations of all sizes to reduce unnecessary employee turnover by bridging generational gaps and making managers more effective in their roles.

Workforce Magazine in Chicago named Cara a “Game Changer” and Recruiter.com listed her in their “Top 10 Company Culture Experts to Watch,” list. She is also the author of the book, Staying Power: Why Your Employees Leave & How to Keep Them Longer. Today, she’s a highly-sought-after national speaker conducting 50 to 100 engagements annually and she has earned her Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation.

As one of the first Millennials in the work world, Cara learned early in her career, from her Baby Boomer and GenX mentors, what “professionalism” meant to them, and absorbed critical information about management expectations during her first decade in the business world. She then went on to earn her Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from the top-ranked University of Louisville Entrepreneurship program, and then lived overseas teaching German executives about business practices in the U.S. In 2012, Cara started her workforce retention consulting firm Magnet Culture.

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Speech Topics

Workforce Wake-Up Call
It’s Time to Recalibrate Our Work World
Finding and keeping lasting talent today is harder than ever because the employer-employee relationship has evolved. Staffing challenges – and their financial impact – are here to stay, and managers can no longer “do more with less” and still meet organizational goals and customer expectations. This new dynamic means serious changes are needed for organizations that want to keep their doors open.

While many industries have normalized business practices that are no longer effective for managing today’s new workforce, executives hold the power to recalibrate to a more sustainable approach. Join us to uncover how to align your leadership team’s priorities, operationalize unavoidable turnover, and turn your culture from a vulnerability into a competitive advantage.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explore the unique perspective of today’s new hires to avoid the growing disconnect between senior leaders and staff
  • Reconsider existing organizational priorities, budgets, and workloads to create greater sustainability
  • Equip leaders to become culture-building strategic partners with executive backing to accelerate results
  • Designed for executives, senior leaders, directors, and HR audiences (HR-specific version available)

Acclimate & Cultivate
How Great Leaders Keep Their People Longer
Amidst the continued challenges of attracting and retaining talent, leaders are grappling with disengaged employees who no longer respond positively to traditional management styles. The former one-size-fits-all leadership approach has become ineffective as today’s team members each require a personalized care plan instead. This demands more time and attention from already overloaded leaders, who have the most influence on whether people stay or go.

Join us to explore the new Employee Retention Ecosystem™, a holistic approach to retention that finally clarifies the roles of executives, leaders, and staff in reducing turnover. This session will dive specifically into leaders’ responsibilities and identify actions they can take to own their role in creating a workplace where everyone thrives!

Learning Objectives:

  • Explore the workforce evolution and managers’ critical impact on their new teams
  • Audit your current leadership approach to determine whether it is thriving, surviving, or wilting
  • Discover ways to better acclimate and cultivate staff in individualized ways
  • Designed for leaders at every level

A Fireside Chat
A Discussion with a Workforce Expert
Designed for leaders or all staff.

Bridging the Gap: A Fireside Chat on Leading Multigenerational Teams

Ditch the “us versus them” narrative and join us for a candid conversation on the latest insights into our evolving workforce. We’ll explore various perspectives explaining the “why” behind the unique mindsets of Baby Boomers, GenXers, Millennials, and GenZ. Bring your burning questions, and come learn how to better lead your multigenerational team.

Learning Objectives:

  • Uncover strategies to better manage the widening continuum of employee mindsets
  • Discuss differing views of professionalism, which influence our conflicting workplace expectations
  • Assess how our mindset is shaped by the exposure we have in our everyday lives

The Retention Reset: A Fireside Chat with a Workforce Thought Leader

In an era where “one-size” no longer fits all, how do overloaded managers truly find time to lead at a more effective individual level? Join us for a candid conversation covering the latest insights about why today’s workforce needs a different leadership approach from their bosses. Leave with answers to your burning questions and strategies for next steps to own your part in boosting retention.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify specific responsibilities leaders must take to create a thriving environment where people choose to stay
  • Understand the dramatic shift in workforce expectations and managers’ influence on their teams
  • Discuss practical ways for busy leaders to provide the time and attention to their staff without burning out

It’s Not About Birth Year
The Evolution of Employees from A to GenZ
Instead of fueling the “us versus them” fire on your team, it’s time to explore the “why” behind the unique mindsets of our multigenerational workforce. Understand how Baby Boomers, GenX, Millennials, and GenZ were raised differently and the impact of their upbringing on the employer-employee relationship. We will also dispel myths about younger workers’ perceived lack of professionalism and work ethic.

Magnet Culture’s award-winning generational lens provides valuable insights to navigate key challenges and opportunities presented by today’s new workforce. It’s time to create a workplace that more effectively manages multi-generational teams, as one-size leadership styles no longer fit all.

Learning Objectives:

Explore today’s widening generational gaps to reduce judgment and improve team relationships
Uncover strategies to better manage the spectrum of employee mindsets, from the youngest GenZ new hires to returning retirees
Learn critical tools leaders need to provide clear guidance and support for all staff
Designed for audiences of all levels and ages, although senior leadership and managers are best!

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Cara Silletto’s no-nonsense approach to employee retention is both refreshing and realistic. The strategies and tactics that Cara offers identify some very simple, realistic and cost-effective approaches that an employer can execute tomorrow to attract and retain their talent. Her program is a must-see for anyone in leadership, as well as HR and learning professionals.

Hospital Chief Learning Officer

Cara Silletto has been a frequent presenter at our company, and she has helped us to develop an entirely new paradigm for how we approach employee engagement. She makes a compelling case for why business leaders must evolve in order to attract and retain a talented workforce. She also explains the inherent risks associated with refusing to accept this new way of thinking. Her approach is both strategic and practical, giving business leaders a clear understanding of why change is so important, what those changes need to be and a practical method for how to take immediate action.

Vice President of Human Resources, Cintas Corporation

We were blown away! Cara had us curious from the start, then won us over with insights about ourselves. More than a presentation – she delivered a thought-provoking call to action!

Flight Operations, UPS

We thoroughly enjoyed having Cara! Her interactive and enlightening presentation was tailored perfectly to our team. We each walked away with a broader understanding of workforce retention challenges and specific action items we can tackle to improve our organization.

Practice Manager and Associate Financial Representative, Northwestern Mutual

People LOVED your presentation and were able to take away from it thoughts that will inform their policies for years to come. We just can’t thank you enough!

Event Manager, Tennessee Concrete Association

Our company invited Cara to present to our leadership group. I was totally impressed with her! I particularly loved the passion! I now have a toolbox of strategies and tactics that I can reference again and again to help me in my own quest to retain our employees. I’m a huge proponent of change, so I really connect with her attempt to get us out of the ‘because we’ve always done it that way’ mindset. She provides real-life examples of how we must think differently. I thank Cara for providing the roadmap for retention!

Healthcare President/CEO

“I can honestly say that throughout my 30+ year career in senior living, the 4-hour retention training presented by Cara Silletto was by far the most effective, relatable, enjoyable, and meaningful training I have ever attended. […]

I highly recommend Cara for not only those organizations who are challenged with recruitment and retention, but also for those employers who are thriving with employment initiatives and want to keep it that way.”

President & CEO, Shalom Park

“You know how in a clutch moment in a softball or baseball game you check the line-up to see who you have coming up to bat?  You are hoping that you are heading into the beef of your lineup with those tried & true players who will do whatever it takes to get a hit. 

I want Cara on my team every day! Whether it’s a gathering of HR professionals, executives, small business owners, or management teams – if Cara is your keynote, you can rest easy. She’s going to do whatever it takes to get a hit. More than that, she’ll likely hit a home run. If you’re ready for a win, get Cara in your lineup now!”

VP Human Resources, Master Spas

“Cara’s profound understanding of workplace culture, combined with her actionable advice, makes her an invaluable resource for businesses seeking to enhance their organizational dynamics.

Cara’s expertise in workplace culture is truly remarkable. She offers a wide range of services that span every facet of a company, from managers to executives, with the goal of reducing turnover and retaining employees.

What struck me most about Cara’s presentation was the practicality and actionability of her tips and strategies. She not only imparts valuable insights but also generously shares her wealth of knowledge. I wholeheartedly recommend Cara as both a speaker and a consultant.”

Grossman Consulting

“Over the years, Cara has transformed the mindset of our members, many of whom were a bit “set” in their ways (not surprising for concrete people!). Our leaders now realize staff aren’t just leaving for “a buck more an hour,” and that they must make the necessary changes to become more attractive employers. Together, she and I are on a mission to make the concrete industry an employer of choice, not just a job!”

Executive Director, Tennessee Concrete Association

“Cara provides the roadmap to retention!”

President/CEO, Guardian Elder Care

“If anyone has “cracked the code” on generational change in the workplace, Cara has.”

VP/Member Service, One Vision Federal Credit Union

“Cara is a rockstar, not a single person checked their phone during her presentation!”

Talent Acquisition Leader, Jaybird Senior Living

“We look to collaborate with experts and there is no one better than Cara!”

Director of Casino Executive Communications, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel

“Cara is a must-have speaker! Her session directly pinpoints the employment issues our association leaders and their member businesses are wrestling with today.

And she’s not like other generational speakers. She really gets to the heart (and bottom line) of the issue, and her dynamic style unites all the generations in the room as she shares her unique personal Millennial story.

I learned so much about a topic I thought I already understood, and so did our members. In fact, several reached out to Cara immediately after the session to utilize her as a resource for their members moving forward. Every association would benefit from her timely and relevant message!”

Executive Director, Tennessee Society of Association Executives

“Cara’s message addressed the reality of today’s complex staffing situation and offered the hope and practical advice I needed to turn things around. We all have turnover, but she gave the creative solutions we employers need to slow the revolving door and keep our staff longer!”

Executive Director of HR, Ivy Tech Community College Southern Indiana

“Our audience loved Cara’s presentation and were able to take away thoughts that will inform their policies for years to come.”

Event Manager, Tennessee Concrete Association

I simply cannot state enough how incredibly valuable the content, wisdom and insight Cara shared is – especially in today’s market. She gave practical strategies everyone present can take back and begin to implement right away. Her message was delivered in a way that time flies because you are so incredibly tuned in to every word she says! Our members have had nothing but great things to say about the presentation that she brought.

VP of HR, Master Spas

In forty years of booking keynote speakers, I look for two things: fit and connection. Cara Silletto did her homework to make sure her message fit our group and boy did she connect with them through a content-rich and powerful talk that fit into our tight, thirty-minute, time slot. We will definitely use her again, and you should book her now!

President, National Precast Concrete Association

“Cara was easy to work with and reliable.”

Current Member, HR Association of Treasure Valley

“Cara is not just a one-time sensation. She brings proven retention strategies that can solve excessive turnover issues in any organization. The value she delivers goes beyond the time she spends on stage, leaving a lasting impact that will influence our company and workforce for years to come.”

CEO at Clear Thinking

“If you’re struggling with workforce retention or leadership development, Cara Silletto is your go-to expert. Her practical strategies and inspiring keynotes have helped our organizations tackle these challenges head-on.”

Director of Media at Legal Company

“Cara’s virtual keynote was outstanding! With hundreds of people watching from afar, she made it interactive, engaging our participants in various ways. She provided excellent content and tangible takeaways, as always!”

Director, Indiana Chamber of Commerce

“Our leaders have not stopped talking about it since. Cara opened our eyes and our minds to better understand the values and motivations of different people and different generations. It has led to better communication.”

President & CEO, Lochmueller Group