Organizations that do talent development the right way realize an increased return on investment—as research reveals, it can be up to a 2.5 times higher return. Because talent development professionals are intimately involved in attracting, engaging, and retaining valuable human resources, you can contribute to mitigating the high costs of employee turnover, which can hamper a company's economic viability. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, proactive behaviors to enhance the career development process are even more paramount in inspiring top talent to continue making meaningful contributions to their employers. However, if you do not focus on broadening your knowledge about the career cycle and your own developmental needs—that is, put on your proverbial oxygen mask first—it is more difficult to shepherd others through the career development process.