In today's "job-hugging" market, leaders often face the challenge of retaining star employees when traditional promotion paths are stalled. To keep high performers engaged, managers should practice radical transparency about external constraints, listen to employee frustrations, and decouple professional growth from job titles by offering expanded responsibilities and increased executive visibility. Ultimately, advocating for alternative rewards like pay increases or title adjustments is essential to prevent disengagement and maintain a path for future career progression.