Upcoming Event · Boston, MA

AHCA/NCAL Annual Convention

People Quit People, Not Companies — Chris Sund speaks at one of the most prestigious gatherings in long-term and post-acute care, on why people leave their managers rather than their organizations.

Chris Sund delivering a keynote on retention and leadership
Location
Boston, MA
Host
AHCA/NCAL
Keynote
People Quit People, Not Companies
Audience
Long-Term & Post-Acute Care
Keynote SpeakerAuthor of You Are Capable of MorePresident & COOInc. Regionals #3 Fastest-Growing in the MidwestFortune Magazine Best Workplaces Award10x Revenue GrowthMaxwell Leadership Certified CoachKeynote SpeakerAuthor of You Are Capable of MorePresident & COOInc. Regionals #3 Fastest-Growing in the MidwestFortune Magazine Best Workplaces Award10x Revenue GrowthMaxwell Leadership Certified Coach
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About the Event

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.

The Keynote

People Quit People, Not Companies

The number one reason people leave isn’t the job.

◆ About the Keynote

The research is consistent: the number one reason people leave isn’t the job — it’s their manager.

This keynote examines 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 is both timely and actionable.

Inside the Keynote
01

The Real Reason

What actually drives people out the door.

02

Feeling Valued

Recognition that changes whether people stay.

03

Trust

The currency every manager spends or squanders.

04

Investment

Giving people a reason to stay invested.

What to Expect

What Attendees Will Take Away

01

A clear-eyed view of why people actually leave.

02

Manager behaviors that measurably affect retention.

03

Trust-building practices for frontline leaders.

04

Actions administrators can apply immediately.

What People Say

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.
TB
Terry BennettNAHCR Immediate Past President
Chris consistently brings knowledge, insight, and practical advice to every presentation, elevating the value he brings to every engagement.
GS
Gina SalazarTalent Acquisition Lead, University of Kansas Health System
I always have takeaways to put into action after Chris’ sessions. He cares deeply about uplifting the entire profession.
MW
Melissa WheelerCommunity Health Network
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TravCon
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Colorado Health Care Association
Montana Health Care Association
LeadingAge Illinois
Rural Health Association of Utah
Virginia Community Healthcare Association
WSHMMA
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National Commission on Correctional Health Care
Iowa Health Care Association
South Dakota Health Care Association
Colorado Health Care Association
Montana Health Care Association
LeadingAge Illinois
Rural Health Association of Utah
Virginia Community Healthcare Association
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National Commission on Correctional Health Care
ACHE Wisconsin Chapter
AOHP
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Greater Omaha Chamber
Fremont High School
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California Staffing and Recruiting Association
ACHE Wisconsin Chapter
AOHP
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Greater Omaha Chamber
Fremont High School
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BeatStars
California Staffing and Recruiting Association
Chris Sund seated holding his book You Are Capable of More

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.

About the Book
Chris Sund, keynote speaker and authorBring This to Your Conference

Book Chris for your event.

Chris speaks on retention, leadership, and culture for healthcare organizations and conferences nationwide. Check availability and receive a customized proposal.

Or reach out directly: info@chrissund.com · 402-212-5771