S3E11: Why Leaders Can’t Hire Their Way Out of a Broken Culture with Clark Ingram

What if your hiring problem has nothing to do with hiring at all? Most leaders think losing good people is just part of business, but beneath the surface, culture breakdown is often being created, reinforced, and normalized by leadership systems nobody wants to question. Today, we’re unpacking why companies stay trapped in endless recruiting cycles while quietly pushing their best people away. My guest today is Clark Ingram, the founder of People Profits, LLC and a finance-trained executive who now serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer of Littleton Regional Healthcare. Over the course of his career, Clark has helped organizations confront one of the most persistent challenges in business: employee turnover. His approach is rooted in operational discipline and leadership accountability rather than traditional engagement programs. In his upcoming book, Churn: Proven Strategies to Overcome Failing Conventional Talent Management and Achieve Zero Turnover (releasing March 24, 2026), Clark argues that workforce instability is not an HR problem but a leadership problem. Drawing on decades of executive experience, he shows how organizations can reduce turnover, stabilize teams, and build workplaces where strong employees choose to stay. Conenct with Clark https://peopleprofits.com/   / clark-ingram-mba-shrm-scp-cebs-cpcu-06385111