Comments on: Leadership Caffeine: Taking Chances on the Talent Around You

By: Usko tiimiisi ja näytä se | Johtaminen.org

Usko tiimiisi ja näytä se | Johtaminen.org — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:58:40 +0000

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By: Provide opportunities for success « Lead on Purpose

Provide opportunities for success « Lead on Purpose — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:03:25 +0000

[...] capable of achieving. Today’s links come from Art Petty at Management Excellence. In his post Taking Chances on the Talent Around You, Art discusses the importance of providing significant growth opportunities to the people you lead. [...]

By: Wally Bock

Wally Bock — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:05:40 +0000

Congratulations! This post was selected as one of the five best independent business blog posts of the week in my Three Star Leadership Midweek Review of the Business Blogs.

http://blog.threestarleadership.com/2009/08/12/81209-midweek-look-at-the-independent-business-blogs.aspx

Wally Bock

By: Three Star Leadership Blog

Three Star Leadership Blog — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:11:07 +0000

8/12/09: Midweek Look at the Independent Business Blogs…

Every week I select five excellent posts from this week’s independent business blogs. This week, I’m pointing you to posts on managerial talents, leadership truths, picking great managers, giving talent a chance, and Superman Syndrome in new managers…

By: Art Petty

Art Petty — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:11:45 +0000

Thank you all for your comments. Jim, what a great example! Brandon, you are absolutely right, and that “caring” goes a long way in fueling motivation. Wally, I love the two components…that is a great blog post in and of itself. Thanks so much for your enthusiasm, Becky! -Art

By: Brandon R Allen

Brandon R Allen — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:06:52 +0000

You get a feel for how much your leaders care when they take this approach. There is nothing more rewarding than taking someones unrealized potential and bringing it out to do big things in the world.

By: Jim Holland

Jim Holland — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:07:49 +0000

A long time ago, I had a leader recognize there were skills and potential in me and he offered me a position in product management. I wasn’t dropped off at the doorstep to defend for myself and learn the how to suceed as the “voice of the customer”, but he mentored, interacted daily, assisted my growth and assessed my capabilities, challenges and strengths regularly. The organization we worked for “empowered” each leader to become a informal “chief talent officer (CTO)” for the company and continually seek for and promote talent throughout the organization where a best match was found.

After many leadership roles, I find myself using similar skills to identify, develop, promote and use exceptional talent found within the walls of our company. Leaders have to “step up and often step out” of the comfort zone and consistently assess their own teams, and recommend individuals to new positions where the company could benefit.

By: Wally Bock

Wally Bock — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:20:25 +0000

You nailed this one, Art. When I look back at the things that are most satisfying from the leader part of my career, they’ve all got the same two characteristics. The team achieved something important together and individual team members had growth spurts in the process.

By: Garrick

Garrick — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:40:12 +0000

I will echo Becky’s comment regarding her hope that others will take this advice. As I read your post I instantly began thinking about the legacy that can be left by leading in this manner. By providing new challenges to others, you open up the possibility of injecting hope, confidence, trust, and a overall hunger for success in others. That is a strong legacy.

By: Becky Robinson

Becky Robinson — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 02:21:25 +0000

Art, this is great encouragement. I hope people will take your advice and do what they can to encourage the talent of others. Where would any of us be without someone believing in our abilities and affirming our talent? Thanks for this motivation to start the week right.