W ant to recruit the best talent? Show appreciation for the talent that's already on your team. People will notice whether or not the talent on your team is appreciated. So often leaders go looking for the best talent available without recognizing the talent that is already there. Bringing in "high powered" talent without developing the talent that exists already is a costly mistake that is paid for in lower morale, diminishing productivity, or worse. How are you at appreciating the talent that's already on your team? What do you do to show your appreciation for talent and effort? What are you doing to develop the talent on your team? Are you developing a sense of shared leadership and personal responsibility? If not, where will that come from?