Are your superstars fleeing?
This week I got sucker-punched. One of my client’s rising stars-Randy, who we expected to move into a leadership position–quit.
I was stunned. My client, I’m sure, was much more so.
We had talked about how Randy had such great potential and what we saw in his future with the firm.
Problem was, apparently, Randy didn’t get the message. At least that’s what Randy told me.
I know people are often negligent in telling someone they’ve done a good job or that we appreciate them. In fact, the number one reason people give for leaving a job is that “my manager doesn’t appreciate me.”
That’s followed by “I don’t know what my future is with this firm” and “my manager doesn’t communicate with me.” Rarely is money the true reason someone leaves a job.
So, what are you doing to communicate to your future leaders what you see for them? Are you at risk of getting sucker-punched when one of your rising stars leaves?
