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Boris Groysberg

CHASING STARS

Hiring top performers isn’t enough—success depends on the system they land in, not the star they used to be.
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What's You Learn?
Star performers rarely maintain performance when changing companies – CHASING STARS reveals why talent isn't always portable.

This comprehensive talent management summary and key concepts outline:

  • Performance Context - Understand how systems enable individual success
  • Portability Myth - Recognize why stars often fail elsewhere
  • System Importance - Build environments making good people great
  • Team Dynamics - Value collective capabilities over individual talent


The hidden gem: 50% of hired stars underperform due to missing support systems.

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About the Author

Boris Groysberg is Harvard Business School's talent portability expert who shattered myths about star performers and organizational success.

Tenured HBS professor in Organizational Behavior, author of Chasing Stars (Strategy+Business top pick 2010). Published 100+ articles and case studies on talent management. National Academy of Human Resources fellow (2016). Teaches Owner/President Management program. Research focuses on sustainable competitive advantage through human capital.

Beyond the books: Groysberg proved that "star" employees often fail when changing companies, revolutionizing executive recruitment practices.

His talent strategies guide Fortune 500 succession planning worldwide. Companies using Groysberg's talent development frameworks report 40% better executive retention rates post-promotion.

The professor who decoded the DNA of sustainable talent advantage.

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