ManagementSpeak, 2/8/2016 By: Bob Lewis|In: ManagementSpeak|Last Updated: February 8, 2016 Like Tweet Pin it Share Share Email ManagementSpeak: Uptalent. Translation: We’re going to layoff employees who are doing well on the hope we can hire replacements who will do even better. This week’s contributor asked to remain anonymous so as to avoid being uptalented.