Watch: Charles Koch and leaders discuss how placing people in roles that align with their specific talents — rather than defaulting to supervisory positions as the only path for advancement — allows individuals to contribute more fully and find greater fulfillment.
Apply: Identify a supervisor on your team and ask, “Does this person’s greatest contribution come from their individual expertise or from leading others?” Ensure their career path rewards their specific talents rather than forcing them into a management role that might not fit.
