AHCA/NCAL Annual Convention
People Quit People, Not Companies — Chris Sund spoke at one of the most prestigious gatherings in long-term and post-acute care, on why people leave their managers rather than their organizations.
Live in Boston
Chris on stage at the 2026 AHCA/NCAL Annual Convention.
The biggest stage in long-term care.
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) Annual Convention is one of the largest and most influential gatherings in long-term and post-acute care. The event brings together thousands of administrators, executives, clinicians, and industry professionals to address the most pressing challenges in senior care, workforce, and organizational performance.
People Quit People, Not Companies
The number one reason people leave isn’t the job.
The research is consistent: the number one reason people leave isn’t the job — it’s their manager.
The keynote examined what the best leaders do differently to create environments where people feel valued, trusted, and genuinely invested in staying. For an audience managing workforce retention challenges in long-term care, the message was both timely and actionable.
The Real Reason
What actually drives people out the door.
Feeling Valued
Recognition that changes whether people stay.
Trust
The currency every manager spends or squanders.
Investment
Giving people a reason to stay invested.
What Attendees Took Away
A clear-eyed view of why people actually leave.
Manager behaviors that measurably affect retention.
Trust-building practices for frontline leaders.
Actions administrators can apply immediately.
Feedback from healthcare leaders.
His topics are well researched, and he weaves in practical tips and real-life examples that make every session realistic and relatable.
Chris consistently brings knowledge, insight, and practical advice to every presentation, elevating the value he brings to every engagement.
I always have takeaways to put into action after Chris’ sessions. He cares deeply about uplifting the entire profession.
You Are Capable of More.
Chris is the author of the bestselling You Are Capable of More. Copies can be bundled for attendees, and Chris can run a signing table in the exhibit hall — which drives traffic for your sponsors.
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