How do you break free from the myopic focus on technical skills alone when a bad hire costs $240,000 and cultural misalignment drives 30% higher turnover?

Discover the science behind talent attraction that grows both people and profits on this episode of the Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette. Leandro "Leon" Cartelli, who led talent acquisition for Accenture and now helps businesses build teams across Latin America, reveals how combining process design with people impact creates sustainable competitive advantage. Listen as Dr. Joey and Leon explore:

☀️ Why right cultural fit improves collaboration by over 50% and slashes turnover ☀️ How transparency and clarity attract top talent better than selling sizzle ☀️ Simple ways to navigate cultural differences through ongoing conversations ☀️ Why onboarding done right accelerates productivity by 60% and boosts retention ☀️ How flexible work environments require intentional connection strategies

Leon transforms how leaders think about talent by proving that when you understand culture first and measure what matters, you can build teams that perform exceptionally while staying longer.

🔑 Key Insight: "If you have the right cultural fit, you reduce turnover by 20 or 30%. Every time someone leaves the company it costs a lot of money. Before it was just technical skills - now we know cultural fit drives collaboration, engagement, and retention."

💡 Your DOT (Do One Thing): Start with conversations, not programs. Ask your team: "How are you feeling? What is the best way I can help? What helps you be more successful and happier here?" Then act on what you hear.

Connect with Leandro Cartelli:

• Visit: LanaTalent.com for Latin American talent acquisition support
• Connect on LinkedIn: Leandro Cartelli
• Discover cost-effective global hiring strategies
• Learn about cultural fit assessment processes

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