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There are No "I"s on Our Team
In working with DISC assessments, I’ve discovered an industry that doesn’t appreciate the likes of me, a “High I” who is inclined to be optimistic, enthusiastic, trusting, magnetic, persuasive and convincing. But I’m OK with that. What is this industry? And why are “I’s” so scarce?
True or False? Employees Leave Managers, Not Jobs
Is this always true? Sometimes true? or Never true?
Article explores how and when this is NOT always true. And, how to recognize talent mismatch.
Fostering Behavioral Diversity
When considering the concept of workplace diversity, most think in terms of ethnic, gender or cultural differences. There is an equally important perspective to consider: Behavioral Diversity. As often expressed with gender scenarios, the mantra can be equally true: “Can’t live with them and can’t live without them.”
A Work Behavior Lesson from the Meltdown
Brilliant, financially savvy minds have pondered the events that led to the credit market meltdown and wondered: How could this happen? This look at diversity in workplace behaviors shows how similar scenarios occur in every work environment.
And you want to be my latex salesman
With the help of TV icons George Castanza and Ned Flanders, we explore the attributes of top sales performers.
…becasue we've always done it that way.
We had a client that struggled with high turnover for a mission critical position that titled Customer Service Representative. We were hired to create a
Just because you CAN doesn't mean you SHOULD.
The anatomy of a high paying, emotionally draining job. And exploring the limits of behavioral assessment and analysis for predicting job performance.
Interviews are great for evaluating interviewing skills. What about the job?
We always caution our clients that our assessments are not the end-all criteria for evaluating a candidate. While they provide at least 33% more insight, our assessment tools will enhance the interview but should never replace it.
We say "You can't judge a book by its cover." If only we could really apply it when judging people.
While we like to maintain a high opinion of our own open mindedness and freedom from bias, sometimes a reality check is in order. And
Performance Challenges from Leadership Shortfalls
We occasionally discover from our assessments that management, or lack thereof, is the root cause of performance issues, rather than the “performers” themselves.
Have your sales people gone into survival mode?
As some companies have gone into survival mode, the result can be an adverse effect their sales people.
The Ongoing Terrell Owens Case Study
While he’s been among the most talented players at his position ever, he continues to find himself outcast and unemployed while somehow he always lands on his feet with a new multimillion dollar deal only to have yet another team discover what one bad apple can do the rest of the bunch.
Intro
Back in the days when I managed a manufacturing facility I had recruiting responsibilities. I was a semi-frequent interviewer and never gained proficiency. I talked
