Dr Tish Hodge PHR
Founder & Chief People & Culture OfficerThe Shine Institute
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About
Dr. Tish Hodge is an award-winning global human resources executive, facilitator, leadership strategist, and transformational speaker, dedicated to helping individuals and organizations build meaningful legacies that create lasting impact. With more than 20 years of experience in human resources, culture transformation, leadership development, and workforce empowerment, she is widely recognized for creating people-centered workplaces, where employees feel valued, inspired, and equipped to thrive. Dr. Hodge is a proud graduate of Howard University, where she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Hospitality Management. She later earned her Master of Science in Human Resources Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus, and completed her Professional Doctorate in Human Resources Leadership & People Strategy from the European International University of France. As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Shine Institute, Dr. Hodge has become a globally respected voice in leadership, equity, organizational culture, and professional development. Her work has earned her seven international awards in human resources and leadership, recognizing her influence and commitment to empowering people across industries and communities worldwide. Most recently, Dr. Hodge has expanded her passion into Total Rewards, to include the insurance and financial literacy industry, where she is committed to educating families on wealth building, financial protection, and generational legacy planning. Through coaching, education, and service, she empowers individuals to make informed financial decisions that protect their future, and strengthen their families for generations to come. Her mission is simple yet powerful: “help people shine personally, professionally, and financially while creating a legacy they love.”
Dr Tish Hodge PHR
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When a merger or acquisition closes, the financial model is set—but the real work is just beginning. Members of the Senior Executive HR Think Tank share their strategies for protecting culture, retaining critical talent and building something stronger than either organization had before, from clinical talent audits and listening sessions to organizational network mapping and the deliberate design of a third culture.The deal closes. The press release goes out. The board is satisfied. And then, quietly, the talent begins to leave. According to EY research, 47% of employees depart within the first year of an acquisition and 75% are gone within three years; running at more than three times the normal voluntary turnover rate. The employees most likely to exit are the high performers with options—precisely the people the acquiring organization paid a premium to access. Culture and people, not financial models or operational synergies, are where most mergers either deliver their value or quietly forfeit it.Members of the Senior Executive HR Think Tank, a curated group of human resources leaders, executives and organizational strategists, have navigated acquisitions across industries and company sizes. Their strategies converge on a shared conviction: Integration cannot be an afterthought. The people decisions made in the first weeks of a transition determine whether the combined organization retains what made the deal valuable—or spends years rebuilding it.A study by Instill found that up to 60% of M&A failures after closing can be traced to cultural misalignment, and Bain & Company's research puts the proportion of acquirers facing significant cultural challenges at 75%. The financial cost is measurable too: Replacing a key employee can run between 50% and 200% of their annual salary, and that is before factoring in lost institutional knowledge, disrupted client relationships and the cascade of departures that often follows the first high-profile exit.
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The Shine Institute
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The Shine Institute supports corporations, teams, and individuals who desire to transform their lives and organizations into a healthier space, where they can thrive by maximizing their fullest potential, to achieve their desired goals, through coaching and consulting services.