Talent is a divisive topic, but it is hard to argue that you can create a champion without any talent. Properly identifying and nurturing that talent is therefore a key element of high performance. On this episode we discuss the complexity of talent, how to approach it as a coach, and Vern's multi-step approach talent identification. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: http://www.hmmrmedia.com/2017/08/gaincast-episode-78-talent-identification/

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