CHAPTER 9
NURTURE TALENT
Develop People So They Can Add More Value
I once led a leadership workshop for a group of seasoned leaders in Chicago. Near the end of the session, one of the leaders said, “Bill, I get what you’re saying, and the content has been a great reminder of what I should be doing to be a better leader. So much of what you covered today has to do with taking an interest in developing the people I’m responsible for leading. I want to be a better leader, Bill, I really do. I just don’t have the time.” Other heads were nodding in agreement, so I asked him to elaborate.
He continued, “Years ago, I could set aside one-on-one time each week for each of my direct reports. I had the luxury of being able to draw out their questions ...
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