When Talent Outgrows the Job

When talent outgrows the job, most leaders feel the pressure immediately. You see the potential, you recognize the capability, and you know doing nothing is not an option. In this episode, we break down real-world responses from a recent leadership poll and explore what it actually means to mentor and level someone up, promote them quickly, or rely on stretch projects. More importantly, we talk about the risks behind each approach and how your response to rising talent can either strengthen retention or quietly push your best people away. Enjoy this leadership insight from The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast. Want more? Learn more about my new book, Get Better! Smart Business Advice From Unexpected Mentors with this link.  Motivational Keynote Speaker, Author, and Broadcaster, Ken Okel, believes in creating memorable meetings. He understands the challenge of change on the job and the need to perform at a high level, every day. He's embraced it and shares his unique career lessons and takeaways with audiences. The 2 Minute Takeaway Podcast gives you easy to implement tips that will improve your productivity, performance, and profits.  For more about Ken, clips of his live speaking presentations and workshops, plus his weekly productivity tips, visit KenOkel.com. And yes, Ken does present virtually, which sometimes makes him look a little taller. For more than a decade, TV audiences watched Ken on the news. At several stations, they saw him perform as a TV news anchor, a reporter, a weatherman, and even a talk show host. Ken then moved into the nonprofit world for several adventures. These saw him do everything from running a professional ballet company to organizing more than 100 hurricane relief volunteers. Get Ken's three part course on improving your performance on the job at: https://www.kenokel.com