Effective leaders are always on the hunt for strategic advantages that can help hone their organization’s competitive edge. This “X-factor” may take a variety of shapes (e.g., a unique product or service, a novel execution of a familiar concept, etc.), but what’s most likely to be uniquely advantageous for each organization is its people.

This may be surprising, given the proliferation and power of advanced technology like AI. But AI investments have yet to yield significant returns across the board. People remain the most valuable asset for achieving differentiated results. Unleashing the power of teams’ unique minds and voices requires thoughtful leadership, a sound strategy and effective motivation—and when it comes to people management, perhaps no greater motivation exists than compensation. READ MORE