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,…
As a leader, you must be adept at handling diverse teams, managing conflicts, and driving productivity. One tool I’ve been impressed with that significantly aids in this process is the DISC assessment, which is a powerful tool to enhance communication,…
While on a walk a few weeks ago I noticed this sign in a shop window, and it sparked an important insight I want to share with you. When hiring, a person’s level of Contentment is frequently underestimated but make…
Over the past 20+ years, I’ve assessed a lot of people and I can guarantee that behavioral assessments are extremely useful tools for understanding yourself, your potential hires, or your teams better. Behavioral assessments provide insight into how people think,…
Helping people adopt a mindset for positive behavioral change can be a challenge. The truth of the matter is, both positive and negative behaviors affect an individual’s productivity, communication, team functions, and interactions with clients. Performance-based behavioral assessments like the…
You’ve done it—you’ve implemented all your best practices and used your hiring assessments and interview skills to find that perfect candidate for the job. Now that they’re hired, what’s next? How do you make sure they quickly achieve a state…
I recently experienced another hand-to-the-forehead moment. Here’s what I overheard: “We’ve hired him; now let’s assess him and see what we’ve got!” All I could do was shake my head and sigh. I understand that hiring can be one of…
Asking if succession management is necessary is like asking if the sun is hot. Of course it is! Even if your future appears to be all sunshine and unicorns, succession management is an essential component of a successful business strategy….
For those of us who aren’t clairvoyant, let’s peer into our Magic 8 Ball for best ways to improve employee engagement levels among millennials. Bad idea! The Magic 8 Ball keeps telling me to try again. So, what IS the…
Sometimes it’s not the people you are hiring who are the problem. When employee turnover is high, it’s often the existing workforce (management) that is the problem. And make no mistake; functioning candidates who join your workforce and experience bad…