The Sochi Olympics held the attention of the world, and many already are looking forward to the summer games in 2016. Why? The Olympics inspire us, with stories of hard-working and talented athletes—dynamic men and women dedicated to their chosen field. As leaders, many of us would give our eyeteeth to have a team of similarly motivated contributors.
Beyond their natural potential, Olympic athletes have an overall vision of what they can achieve. Their actions are connected to a much bigger purpose than the day’s tasks: the gold medal. Help provide your top talent a clearly defined picture of what success looks like in your organization, and empower them to do more. High-performing athletes—and individuals—learn from experience, and that learning will create great things.
To develop high performers, create learning environments with real job responsibilities that demand constant growth and provide opportunities for them to prove themselves. Give them feedback and celebrate their wins. And make sure you both have a clear vision of where they are going and how they support your organization’s strategic goals. They’ll be more engaged and less likely to leave. And you’ll have built the key players for delivering Olympic-caliber business results for your organization. Read the full article at: http://www.trainingmag.com/how-build-olympic-caliber-talent-your-organization