The 6 Most Important ThingsEmployees Need From Their Leaders ToRealize High PotentialLast week I wrote abouthow to make leadership and the workplace fun again,and it inspired me to ask a group of 100 high-potential employees what theywanted most from their leaders.Every high-potential works to climb thecorporate ladder quickly as they are eager to lead.But even high-potentialemployees need unwavering support from their leaders to reach theirultimate career goals and potential.Leaders must take responsibility toassure these employees stay on track and help minimize any disruption thatmay slow down their momentum.In a Harvard Business Review blog,Douglas A. Ready,Jay A. Conger, andLinda A. Hillask the question:Are You a High Potential?They describe high-potentials as employees who deliver strong results, master new types ofexpertise, and recognize that behavior counts.The authors also note thathigh-potentials have the following four intangible X factors that truly
