When I first started administering the Winslow Assessment to clients, I had a serious case of imposter syndrome. I remember sitting in on Mr. Winslow’s “war stories” about assessing professional athletes and top-level executives, wondering if I’d ever have that…
“Empower your people to shape the future. Authorship is ownership. When you involve your people in building the future, they feel a sense of ownership.” – Geoff Woods For many of us it’s easy to default to “here’s what you…
One of the clearest signs of a healthy organization is a strong pipeline of talent—people who have grown through the ranks, deepened their skills, and are genuinely ready to step into leadership. It’s something worth celebrating when it happens. But…
One of the most common questions I get is: Where do assessments fit into the hiring process? To answer that, let’s break down the hiring process into five key stages: Pre-screening Initial interview Assessment (behaviors and skills) and review of…
We’ve all encountered individuals who struggle to connect authentically with others, whether personally or professionally. These are the people who seem oblivious to how their words, actions—or inactions—affect those around them. In essence, they fail to “read the room.” Take,…
Being a leader at any level is understanding that leadership develops daily, not in a day. In the fast-paced world of business (and life in general), where change is constant and challenges are inevitable, leadership skills stand out as the…
“Once you are in a position of leadership, your job is no longer to control the work; it’s to influence it.” – Todd Henry So, what exactly is leading by influence? Leading by influence is about spending less time telling…
Self-improvement has become a necessity rather than an option. Whether you’re a business owner, manager, or someone striving for personal growth, it’s essential to ensure your actions are aligned with your goals. But how can you make sure each step…
I’ve been using AI, specifically Jasper and ChatGPT, to help with writing projects and to dive deeper into interview questions related to Winslow and DISC assessment results for a couple of years. Although I started using it a bit hesitantly,…
Before we jump into how hiring assessments can be an asset to your hiring process, it’s worth reflecting on the why. Hiring assessments are tools used to evaluate candidates in areas like skills, behavioral traits, critical thinking, and cultural fit….