Leadership and teams · Short · 14 August 2026
The Law of Late Recognition: why do they only value you once you’re leaving?
If you only recognise someone’s worth when they hand in their notice, you’re not retaining talent: you’re reacting to the fear of losing it. The best time to keep someone is before they decide to leave.
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Your actions for this week
- This week, talk to a key person about what they want to learn.
- Ask them what’s wearing them down.
- Check whether anyone on your team has been asking for an opportunity for a while without an answer.
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