Retaining your highest performing employees

We all have those team members we know we can rely on for that last minute request, to jump in and fix a problem no one was able to solve, even to remember those birthdays and special moments that create a strong team culture. But are all recognizing the importance of their contribution to the team?

Sadly, these folks often run the risk of being held back in their careers because we don't see them as strategic, a trap I myself fell into in my early career. In this episode, I show you how to support your team members break free of this trap so they can have thriving careers and you don't lose the important work they're delivering.

In the episode I mention the Wall St Journal article I was interviewed for talking about this topic, check it out here! Yes I know there's a paywall, I don't make the rules ;)

https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/workplace/office-workhorse-how-get-ahead-2d3a6e46

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