ENDORSEMENTS

"This book is a must read for any line manager and HR who "gets it" and knows that development is what competitive organizations and employees crave. This book provides the art and the science of the what, the why, and the how.

-- Beverly Kaye, coauthor of Love 'Em or Lose 'Em and Love It, Don't Leave It and founder and CEO, Career Systems International

"In this much needed book Axelrod and Coyle present the first research based analysis of what successful talent developers actually do! The reader is then provided with a framework including specific and highly learnable behaviors. The best part for me -- the framework is based upon a fundamental truth: real development occurs on the job and needs to be an integral part of getting important work accomplished."

-- Edmund B. Piccolino, Ph.D., Former head of human resources at PepsiCo International, EMI Music, and Kodak Plychrome Graphics; Managing Director, Piccolino Associates

"As a senior leader striving for market-leading, game-changing results, I always knew that our people were the key differntiator. Wendy and Jeannie have uncovered the practical actions that allow managers to develop people and achieve superior business results!"

-- Amy S. Abrams, former Senior Vice President, Merck and President, Telerx

"Talent development is a driving focus of excellent organizations. The authors make a compelling case that any leader can apply these practices. I intent to use this great template with my leaders to increase operating results and develop talent!"

-- Cynthia Kiser Murphey, President and Chief Operating Officer, New York New York Hotel and Casino

"The old adage of 'teaching a man to fish' was never more apropos than in Wendy and Jeannie's expert roadmap. They provide a must read for every manager to help talent flourish, and in the process create an enduring managerial legacy."

-- Kevin Oakes, CEO, Institute for Corporate Productivity and co-editor, Executive Guide to Integrated Talent Management