8: P.S. Don’t Forget Yourself
“What is the first word that comes to mind when describing your day-to-day work environment?” When we asked top talent that question in Hidden Brain Drain strategy sessions, two words dominated the responses: “unbelievably stressful.”
Wrestling with an extremely challenging job is difficult in the best of times. In troubled times, high performers are at risk of being knocked down, caught as they are in a three-way squeeze between clamoring clients, vaporizing value, and needy employees.
This is a serious issue because top performers provide the fuel that keeps the show on the road. Prized contributors in their own right, they are the force multipliers who motivate, encourage, and guide teams to do their best for ...
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