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Abstract

This research provides knowledge on how leadership, the work culture, and an Extreme Ownership Program sets foundations for retaining staff and increasing employee tenure. A novel evidence-based leadership training program empowers staff through a decentralized command structure. On average, our employee tenure is double the length of employee tenure nationally.

Detailed abstract attached.

Author Details

Emily E. Calabro, PhD, RN, CCRN, HPN; Stephany Montgomery, MSN, RN; Ron Pullen, MSN, RN

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Other

Keywords:

Leadership, Leadership Training, Shared Governance, Decentralized Command, Navy Seal Leadership, Retention

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual

Conference Year

2023

Rights Holder

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Review Type

Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2025-10-16

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Contagious Leadership: How a Culture of Ownership Improves Hospital Retention and Employee Tenure

Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual

This research provides knowledge on how leadership, the work culture, and an Extreme Ownership Program sets foundations for retaining staff and increasing employee tenure. A novel evidence-based leadership training program empowers staff through a decentralized command structure. On average, our employee tenure is double the length of employee tenure nationally.

Detailed abstract attached.