Managing Top Talent

In a good economy, employees realize they don't have to settle for poor leadership.

Job-hopping is a trend that continues to affect organizations of all sizes. It is not unusual for a top-performing software manager, for instance, to say, "I've been with the company for two years and my performance reviews have been outstanding, but I'm taking this job offer. I'm afraid that if I stay with this company, I will stagnate."

In response, some leaders might say, "I'