Ah, the golden key to loyalty among the ranks! Here it is: Invite your team to stick around for the long haul, but if they decide to fly the coop, assure them they'll be leaving with a shinier resume. It's about having those real talks, not just about the gig but about their grand life adventure.

The more questions I ask, the more certain the answers will be.  Questions lead to research; research leads to risk reduction in both business and in my life.