How do you motivate your talent?

How do you engage your talent?

How do you retain your talent?

Let’s take the story of Jo.

Jo has been in the same position for two or three years, with increasing responsibility. She does well in every aspect of the work, including getting along well with her peers. She’s even taken a leadership role as a team mentor.

Do you take the time to map out Joe’s future at your organization, in order to retain this valuable employee?

What are all the possibilities? What strengths have emerged as Jo has progressed in her position?

What might she be suited for that you didn’t consider when she first started on your team?

One of the best ways to prevent burnout is to keep employees inspired and motivated so that they will not start to look elsewhere.

Here are the top three considerations to discuss with Jo as you are grooming her to reach new heights:

?? What inspires you about your work?

?? Where do you see yourself in the next 12 to 18 months?

?? What can I do to help you get there?

Thinking long term with your workers shows that you care and that you really want them to stay and be happy.

Happy employees are engaged.

Happy employees are productive.

Happy employees make a healthy company.

Learn more about engaging employees in my new book, Banish Organizational Burnout: 26 Tips for Managers.

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