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?
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 job benchmark for the position and subsequently assess candidates. To Avoid Confusing Activity with Achievement Our Job Benchmarking process works with company subject matter experts who know the job and […]
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 so, I offer the youtube link below. The video shows a segment of the UK’s version of American Idol. It features an unemployed, underdog candidate with a dream. With her […]
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.
