The ART of Talent

In a time fraught with labor challenges, every company leader and talent professional must read this book to intentionally move their organization beyond the science to the ART of talent management. John Luke beautifully weaves insights about various art pieces into potent lessons that emerge as the foundation for any sustainable talent management strategy-thoughtfully told, powerful, and essential.KIM BURAK, Chief People Officer, CityVet The ART of Talent is a practical guide for employers navigating today's labor market and preparing for the labor shortage to come. It argues, persuasively, that the organizations who will win the war for talent are those with a true appreciation of the skills and contributions of individuals-those who value the artistry of their workforce. It is also instructive in illustrating how a company's purpose and story are vital to attracting a workforce that wants to join a cause, not just receive a paycheck. If you employ a team, I guarantee you will find yourself stopping more than once to make notes about what you need to do differently to attract, retain, and transform the talent you need to fuel your organization.STEVE SMITH, CEO, Firehouse Agency In The ART of Talent, John Luke Spitler unveils the secrets to attracting and retaining engaged, enthused, and equipped employees who can transform a business while, at the same time, transforming their own lives. With his insightful stories about some of the world's greatest masterpieces, Spitler will not only change the way you think of and see art but change the way you think of and see your employees with their often-undiscovered potential and transformative power to impact every aspect of your business.JIM MARS, entrepreneur and CEO, VisionPoint Advisory Group The ART of Talent is a masterful symphonic story, connecting you to the transformational importance that purpose holds in developing and sustaining healthy and high-performing organizational culture. Read this book and relish the composition!BEN UTECHT, Chief Culture Officer, Super Bowl Champion, Speaker, and Author In every interaction with John Luke, you leave inspired and energized, and walk away from the conversation with the desire to capture his thoughtful yet pragmatic approach to leadership. He has captured this in the culture at The Encompass Group, where his teams embrace their purpose with synergy and authenticity. With this book, John Luke offers insights and strategies for how you, too, can evolve and feel comfortable leaning into the modern workforce and employees' varying needs. He uses real world analogies to illustrate valuable principles and bring his ideas and experiences to life, leaving you with thoughtful and tangible takeaways that will transform your company culture through more purposeful recruiting, leadership, and retention, and help you achieve your goals.ALLISON HANDY, Senior Vice President of Sales, Aimbridge Hospitality