CHICAGO, Ill., April 9, 2026 – Great Ideas Publishing has released Hire Right. Keep Great People!, a new leadership book authored by executive coach and organizational leadership strategist Dr. Quendrida Whitmore. Aimed at managers, directors, and HR leaders who are pursuing larger objectives amidst constant cycles of recruiting, onboarding, and replacing staff, the publication advocates for treating talent management as an ongoing system, not an annual task.

The book is structured around Whitmore’s five-phase talent lifecycle model—Attract, Select, Belong, Develop, and Advance—with Reflection integrated throughout. It delivers a hands-on framework designed to assist leaders in enhancing hiring choices, minimizing bias, optimizing onboarding, boosting employee retention, and establishing a durable leadership pipeline. It is promoted as a flexible guide that leaders can implement at any point within the employee journey.

Whitmore possesses over 25 years of executive leadership experience from companies including Target, Ross Stores, and WeWork. Her qualifications include an MBA, a CPCC coaching credential, and an EdD in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California. This new title follows her 2025 book, The Accountability Advantage, which became an Amazon #1 New Release in categories like Management Science, Organizational Change, and Business Structural Adjustment, and a #2 New Release in Knowledge Capital.

“The Talent Lifecycle Model transformed a complicated and frequently daunting subject into something approachable. It was reassuring to have a definitive, organized methodology to implement,” commented a beta reader.

A primary distinction of Whitmore’s model is its deliberate emphasis on fostering belonging, psychological safety, and inclusion, bridging the gap between hiring and performance management. Instead of viewing onboarding and development as isolated secondary tasks, the book frames them as critical components for team effectiveness, employee retention, and leadership development. This approach makes the book pertinent not just to HR specialists, but also to executives overseeing corporate culture, succession planning, and daily operations.

Hire Right. Keep Great People! will be released on April 5, 2026, in paperback, ebook, and audiobook editions. It can be purchased via Great Ideas Publishing, Amazon, and other major retail outlets.

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BOOK DETAILS
Title: Hire Right. Keep Great People!
Subtitle: A 5-Stage Model to Build High-Performing Teams, Reduce Turnover, and Grow Future Leaders
Author: Dr. Quendrida Whitmore
Publisher: Great Ideas Publishing
Publication Date: April 5, 2026
Formats: Paperback, ebook, audiobook
ISBN: 979-8-9937463-1-9 (paperback); 979-8-9937463-2-6 (ebook); 979-8-9937463-3-3 (audiobook)
Retail Price: $18.99 (paperback)
Where to Buy: Available at major book retailers (Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Bookshop.org) and wholesale through Ingram Content Group

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Quendrida Whitmore, also known as Coach Quen®, is an executive coach, team architect, and organizational leadership strategist dedicated to helping leaders cultivate cultures based on trust, clarity, and ownership. Prior to beginning her coaching and consulting practice, she served in senior leadership positions at Target, Ross Stores, and WeWork. Her work centers on guiding leaders to shift from reactive management to practices characterized by disciplined routines, clear expectations, and enhanced accountability.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER
Great Ideas Publishing is an independent hybrid publisher that supports entrepreneurs, educators, and industry experts in transforming their ideas into books, courses, and workshops. The firm offers editorial, production, and distribution services, ensuring titles are accessible through all major retail platforms.

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