‘The Talent Curse’: When Your ‘Future Leader’ Label Gets in the Way of Good Work (Harvard Business Review)

After two decades of working with future leaders, Harvard Business Review has identified the dangers of fast-track placement for star performers, collectively known as the Talent Curse.

Rather than accelerating employee growth within the organization, fast-track programs often slow down development, decrease engagement, and hurt performance. Harvard Business Review explains how to identify the Talent Curse — and how to break it.