A true exemplar of “talent” …

Talent. I love that word!
     So different form “employees.”
     So different from “personnel.”
     So different from “human resources.”
Talent! Just uttering the word makes you puff up and feel good about yourself! … says management guru Tom Peters, and provides a list of intangible attributes that mark “talent” in his book Re-imagine!

A true exemplar of “talent” …

Displays passion. There are enthusiasts … visibly energetic and passionate about everything. Find the enthusiasts.
Inspires others. The best test: Does this candidate inspire me … the interviewer?
Loves pressure.
Craves action.
Knows how to finish the job.
Thrives on WOW. Look for the candidate who has a fat “WOW Projects” – special projects, projects that make a difference – Portfolio.
Exhibits curiosity. There are two kinds of people. There are those who can’t … Stop Asking Questions. And there are those who … Don’t ask Questions. Hire the former!
Embodies “weird.” There are … weird times. Therefore (simple logic): We desperately need an Eclectic/Weird/Peculiar Talent Pool.
Exudes a sense of fun. A sense of fun is not quite the same as “energy.” It’s people with a “twinkle in their eye.”
Thinks at a high level. The challenging nature of today’s affairs does require a decent degree of intelligence.
“Gets” Talent. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos says that when he’s recruiting would-be executives, he spends well over half of his interview time discussing their Track Record as a Recruiter and Developer of People. Nothing is more important.

Resource:
http://www.tompeters.com/reimagine/