Miley Cyrus and Talent Management

"What would Miley do?"

Talent Management magazine, November 2013 issue

Editor Mike Prokopeak opens the November issue of one of my favorite magazines with a provocative title:  "What Would Miley Do?"  You'll have to click through to read more about Miss Cyrus, but below are some genuine nuggets about talented people in your organization.

• "Talented people don't always play by the rules.  The career paths they follow are not always the ones laid before them.  Sometimes they veer off in ways that can surprise and even shock."
• "Talented people will do what talented people want to do, and it very well might not match expectations.  Rather than dwell on shock and surprise, we should pay attention to the signs of their movements in order to take action."
• "If you want them to stay, they have to feel like they have room to grow and freedom to experiment."
• "It also means being open to their exit from your stage.  There comes a time when they need to go, and you should do your best to help them in their transition."
• "But being open to movement can result in happier employees and stronger and more lasting relationships.  Either way, the show will go on."