Cara Silletto, MBA, CSP

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

2021 & 2026 Contributing Expert Podcaster at Bridge The Gap The Senior Living Podcast

Louisville Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Cara Silletto is the founder of Magnet Culture, a leadership development company dedicated to reducing employee turnover. A recognized keynote speaker and workforce thought leader with an MBA from the University of Louisville, she specializes in equipping managers to lead the modern, multigenerational workplace effectively. People who have worked with her describe her as inspirational, engaging, and insightful.

Cara has an international professional background, having previously taught business English and American culture to executives at several global companies in Germany. She is passionate about entrepreneurship and hosts retreats for speakers and solopreneurs to help them grow their businesses and customize their strategies.

Unique fact: She created the Employee Retention Ecosystem™, a framework designed to help organizations improve staffing stability.

Personality Overview

Fast But Thoughtful

Big Vision Person

Goal-Oriented

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Employee Retention
This is her core business focus at Magnet Culture, the topic of her book "Staying Power," and the central theme of her keynotes.
Workforce Dynamics
Frequently discusses the challenges of generational gaps and the need for leaders to adapt their strategies for the modern workforce.
Leadership Development
Her company's mission is to train and equip managers to become "Retention Champions," directly linking leadership skills to talent retention.

Media Appearances

Staying Power with Labor Retention Expert Cara Silletto. Featured in Staying Power: Why Your Employees Leave & How to Keep Them Longer (btgvoice.com)

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This is Why Your Team is Quitting | Cara Silletto. Featured in Bridge The Gap The Senior Living Podcast

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How Leaders Can Build a Culture People Stay For | Cara Silletto. Featured in Bridge The Gap The Senior Living Podcast

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Work History

1-2021 - 12-2021
2021 & 2026 Contributing Expert Podcaster at Bridge The Gap The Senior Living Podcast
3-2018
Author at Staying Power: Why Your Employees Leave & How to Keep Them Longer
6-2012
President & Chief Retention Officer at Magnet Culture
8-2011 - 6-2012
Business Development Manager at Government Contractor
9-2010 - 7-2011
Business English & American Culture Trainer at Multiple German Companies

Education

2008 - 2010
MBA from University of Louisville
1999 - 2003
Bachelor from University of Indianapolis

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Insights For Selling To Cara

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Cara is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Cara

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Cara move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Cara take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Cara

Personality Compatibility


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