Coaching talent is hard. You’re a cheerleader, mentor, friend, therapist, and administrator. One of the most difficult challenges is using good judgment to give talent the freedom to create art while keeping them focused on the listener’s experience. Many programmers battle air personalities for power, but when performers feel they’re doing someone else’s show, they lose their enthusiasm. That’s tricky. How much control should management have over talent?
Coaching: How Much Control Should You Have?
