If you want to show someone you value them, ask them to teach a subject they know well to an audience they know you respect. A great place to start is with them teaching you about themselves and their work.

Preparing to promote also means preparing to replace. Start with a strategy for transferring knowledge so you can promote high-performers and increase organizational capacity.

There are differences between responsibilities and achievements — and both concepts are essential - when used appropriately - to scope, hire, and evaluate a role.