Samantha Bowen 8/12/25 Samantha Bowen 8/12/25

The Retention ROI Snapshot, A Simple Way to See the Real Cost

Put numbers to the real cost of unsupported managers. This post gives an eight-item worksheet you can complete in an hour, four weekly signals to prove change, and a simple way to compare the cost of drift with the cost of structured mentoring.

Samantha Bowen 1/12/25 Samantha Bowen 1/12/25

What Keeps People from Quitting, and How to Build It on Purpose

Leaders do not leave on a bad day. They leave when good days stop meaning anything. This post gives four anchors for staying, small weekly systems that build clarity and fairness, and a six-week plan of TED Talks with one action per week to make work feel doable again.

Samantha Bowen 17/11/25 Samantha Bowen 17/11/25

The Hidden Cost of Unsupported Managers

Five signs you are paying for unsupported managers. Decision lag, rework, stalled handovers, avoidable escalations, and slow restarts. Here is how small systems and mentoring lift confidence, steady teams, and reduce risk.

Samantha Bowen 27/10/25 Samantha Bowen 27/10/25

Five Tiny Systems That Change Your Week

Five tiny systems that make leadership feel lighter. From a three-line update to a weekly flow check, these micro-habits help leaders think clearly, decide faster, and stay steady during reform. Practical, human, and used by mentors and mentees across aged care, health, and community services.

Samantha Bowen 27/10/25 Samantha Bowen 27/10/25

Retime the Lights (Then Check the Flow)

Run a one-page, 15-minute monthly check to see if your leadership program is thriving. Track decision speed, escalation time and meeting “Yes.” Free template included!