What is talent? Executive-search consultant Jeffrey Christian offers a definition.
“Talent is someone you instantly feel good around. Talent is the person you want to have around when things go bad. Talent feels lucky. Talent likes to win. Talent is impatient. Talent gets to the point. Talent likes to speak its mind. Talent has vision. Talent attracts other talent. Talent will surprise you. Talent is someone who might replace you.”
Source: Workforce Week, 9/29/02