b'SELECTION C A S E S T U DY: Kelly GeorgeTalent Analyst The Center for Sales StrategyHow This Organization Won National Acclaim by Focusing on TalentCongrats to TEGNA Houston: 2021 TEGNA Station of the Year!A s we go to print on this years Talent Magazine, we are in a time of historic and unprecedented change throughout the world, heavily influenced and impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations are navigating through a myriad of challenges including sup-ply chain issues, record oil and gas prices, climbing inflation in the US, and continued pressure to attract and retain talent as the Great Resignation impacts the American workforce.These influences have also presented opportunities for new ways of think-ing about talenthow to recruit and select the right people for the right roles and ensure their success and engagement. Lori Clark, Director of Sales, In this issue we celebrate KHOU TEGNA Houston, an organization that hasKHOU TEGNA Houstonbeen working strategically and steadily over the past nine years to expand their approach and execution for talent selection, development, and re-tention. We spoke with Lori Clark, Director of Sales, KHOU, TEGNA Hous-ton and Elizabeth Bond, Director of Local Sales, KHOU, TEGNA Houston to learn more.CongratulationsonwinningStationoftheYear!We know that a lot of hard work occurred to win this type of award. We are excited to hear more about your talent Elizabeth Bond, Director of strategy. How did you identify what changes were neces- Local Sales, KHOU TEGNA sary for recruiting and developing the best talent? Houston62 How This Organization Won National Acclaim by Focusing on Talent'