Growth is Required to Maintain Talent - S8 E8

Takeaways

• Small giants must keep their people engaged and growing.
• Opportunities must be created for employees to thrive.
• If you don't provide opportunities for your talent, somebody else will.
• Investing in employee development is crucial for retention.
• It's important to prepare employees for their future, even if it means they leave.
• Balancing growth and opportunity is essential for sustainable business.
• Young talent should be empowered to take on responsibilities.
• Mistakes in business can often be fixed, so allow for growth.
• Creating a culture of engagement leads to lower turnover.
• Organizations should focus on personal and professional growth for their employees.

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Chapter Markers:

00:00 - Introduction to Small Giants

03:05 - Engaging and Growing Talent

06:01 - Balancing Growth and Opportunity

08:49 - Empowering Young Talent