Broken Promises Drive Top Talent Away

Broken promises will haunt you.
Overpromising during interviews, or annual reviews,  and then failing to deliver on what was agreed, is a recipe for disaster.

This week, while working on a live assignment, I spoke with several senior executives who are not satisfied in their current roles. Despite a proven track record of success, and consistent delivery on KPIs, they all felt that the glass ceiling had been reached in their current roles, forcing them to begin looking externally for their next career move.

From talking with these exceptional professionals,  it’s clear that many of their frustrations were avoidable. Companies over promised and seemed to tell the individuals what they wanted to hear as opposed to what the reality would be.

Top talent is hard to find. When you do find it, embrace and empower these individuals. They value honesty, integrity, and loyalty, and when trust breaks down, they are ready to move on.

Does this resonate with you?

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