The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership

RULE 6

“Let competition reveal talent.”

—HESIOD

Talent is the catchword of modern business, for good reason. It is the ultimate source of competitive advantage, especially in high-technology industries where corporations rely on innovation to differentiate themselves from the competition.

While knowledgeable employees can be hired in the marketplace or recruited from within, bringing their talent out and aligning it with organizational interests requires an environment that allows employees to compete with each other in a constructive rather ...