Turnover doesn’t start with direct support professionals—it starts with supervision. In this episode, host Nate Beers sits down with Helena McGuire from Melmark to unpack why supervisors are the single biggest lever for retention—and how Melmark has intentionally built systems that help supervisors succeed instead of burn out. Rather than relying on motivation or charisma, Melmark invests in behaviorally grounded supervision systems that make expectations clear, feedback consistent, and perfo...
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Turnover doesn’t start with direct support professionals—it starts with supervision. In this episode, host Nate Beers sits down with Helena McGuire from Melmark to unpack why supervisors are the single biggest lever for retention—and how Melmark has intentionally built systems that help supervisors succeed instead of burn out. Rather than relying on motivation or charisma, Melmark invests in behaviorally grounded supervision systems that make expectations clear, feedback consistent, and perfo...
Ep. 47 - The Leadership Aha Moments That Change Everything - w/ Nat'l Leadership Consortium
IDD Leader
41 minutes
4 months ago
Ep. 47 - The Leadership Aha Moments That Change Everything - w/ Nat'l Leadership Consortium
What makes a leader truly grow? In this powerful conversation with Dr. Caitlin Bailey and Kristen Loomis Greenidge, co-directors of the National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities, we explore the aha moments that transform leaders—sometimes bringing them to tears. You’ll hear why DSPs don’t leave because of the people they serve, but often because of their boss or coworkers, and how leadership development can develops trust, engagement, and retention. More info: https...
IDD Leader
Turnover doesn’t start with direct support professionals—it starts with supervision. In this episode, host Nate Beers sits down with Helena McGuire from Melmark to unpack why supervisors are the single biggest lever for retention—and how Melmark has intentionally built systems that help supervisors succeed instead of burn out. Rather than relying on motivation or charisma, Melmark invests in behaviorally grounded supervision systems that make expectations clear, feedback consistent, and perfo...
