Winning with Talent: The Strategy Behind Business Success - Jennifer Thornton

In this episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with Jennifer Thornton, CEO of 304 Coaching and host of the Let’s Fix Leadership podcast, for a deep dive into the critical role of talent strategy in business success.

Jennifer shares her journey from retail leadership to becoming a sought-after expert in HR consulting and talent development. Together, they explore how aligning talent strategy with business objectives can drive sustainable growth and resilience.

The conversation covers:
✔ The evolving landscape of leadership and how it impacts company culture
✔ Why flexible work environments matter for attracting and retaining top talent
✔ The risks of a “talent cliff” and how to avoid it
✔ Practical strategies for ensuring the right people are in the right roles

Whether you’re a business owner, executive, or HR leader, this episode is packed with insights to help you build a stronger, more adaptable organization.

Tune in to learn how to future-proof your workforce and create a culture where talent thrives.

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About Jen Thornton:

After an exciting 20+ year career in Operations and HR, leading teams across the US, Greater China, Mexico, and the UK, Jennifer launched 304 Consulting.​

 Jennifer understands the importance of having a strong Talent Strategy to ensure you have the right people in the right roles with the right skill sets to deliver the business strategy.​

304 Coaching offers services and consulting to help companies build and execute custom Talent Strategies.​

 Jen is credentialed through the International Coaching Federation and holds certifications in several accredited methodologies, including Conversation Intelligence and Gallup Strengths.

About the Host:

Dave Bookbinder is known as an expert in business valuation and he is the person that business owners and entrepreneurs reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries. 

Dave is the author of two #1 best-selling books about the impact of human capital (PEOPLE!) on the valuation of a business enterprise called The NEW ROI: Return On Individuals & The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers. 

He’s on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people’s contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company’s most valuable asset.”

Dave’s book, A Valuation Toolbox for Business Owners and Their Advisors: Things Every Business Owner Should Know, was recognized as a top new release in Business and Valuation and is designed to provide practical insights and tools to help understand what really drives business value, how to prepare for an exit, and just make better decisions.

He’s also the host of the highly rated Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder business podcast which is enjoyed in more than 100 countries.

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