Leaders often discover resignations too late. But employees rarely quit suddenly, they disengage first.
Watch for early signs: shorter updates, fewer questions, cameras off, just-meeting deadlines.
These aren’t laziness signals, they’re withdrawal symptoms.
People don’t leave for money; they leave when they feel invisible, stuck, or unheard.
As Appellon reminds us:
“Withdrawal is a reaction to unsafety. Make contribution safe and visible, and people stay.”
The antidote to turnover? Frequent stay conversations.
✅ Ask weekly: What’s working? What’s blocking? What would keep you here this year?
✅ Make progress visible , use a team scoreboard to highlight wins and next steps.
✅ Define finish lines, who’s doing what, by when, and what “done” looks like.
Retention isn’t luck; it’s leadership rhythm.
Reflection Question:
What would make you want to stay this month?
💡 Don’t wait for resignations.
Turn “about to quit” into “here to stay.”
👉 Book a discovery call with Appellon to learn how to retain your best people through psychological safety and visibility.