Reviews and Reactions

"Sylvia Hewlett makes a compelling case for the intangibles that genuinely help you engage your top talent and, ultimately, build the bottom line - during bear or bull markets." – Shumeet Banerji, CEO, Booz & Company

"Sylvia Hewlett's new book comes at just the right time. It shows how to cultivate and expand the talent pipeline in austere times and provides practical solutions for retaining and motivating your company's value creators." – Peter Loescher, President and CEO, Siemens AG

“What a timely book! Sylvia Hewlett explains with clarity and precision what it takes to make people a competitive advantage in troubled times. Especially valuable for senior line managers, this practical guide will tell you what to do keep you top talent’s engagement high.” - Herminia Ibarra, Cora Chaired Professor of Leadership and Learning, INSEAD

"This little book is an absolute gem and should be read by every business manager..." –  Larry Cox, King Features Syndicate
 
"Simple, yet effective..."  – New York Times