Analytics, Assessments, Change Management, Coaching, Corporate Culture, Employee Retention, Engagement, Growth, Predictive Index, Sales, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management
Based on true events, the tale of two first-time CEOs… CEO #1 was appointed by a PE Firm to a new acquisition. His biggest challenge would be to grow revenues while increasing EBITDA. Revenue growth averaged 8% per year for the last seven years, and EBITDA held steady...
Analytics, Assessments, Change Management, Corporate Culture, Employee Retention, Engagement, Growth, Predictive Index, Sales, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management
I’ve been assessed to death. Myers-Briggs (3 times), Strength Finders (1.0 and 2.0), Firo-B, EQi, Caliper, Profiles XYZ, Hogan-This/Hogan-That, Kurlan, SSAT, OMG, PPA, 16pf, Workplace Motivators, Talent Insights, and 18 versions of DISC- the bar-graph version, the...
Analytics, Assessments, Change Management, Corporate Culture, Employee Retention, Engagement, Growth, Millennials, Predictive Index, Sales, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management
63 million Americans work from home at least one day a week. 45% of the existing workforce in 2016 said they would take a lower paying job for the flexibility of being able to work from home. Telecommuting has become a competitive advantage in attracting top talent....
Analytics, Assessments, Change Management, Coaching, Corporate Culture, Employee Retention, Engagement, Growth, Predictive Index, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management
I got a Fitbit over the holidays. I’m athletic. I’m disciplined. I run, lift weights, play tennis, and eat well. I played football in college. I’ve run several marathons. I used to kick-box. I’m healthy and I thought it would be helpful to see more data. ...
Engagement, Growth, Predictive Index, Sales, Talent Management
When setting goals for the New Year, how much risk are you willing to take to achieve them? If you’re not taking risks, you’re not stepping outside of your comfort zone. And if you’re not expanding you’re comfort zone, you’re not learning anything new. If you can...
Assessments, Change Management, Corporate Culture, Employee Retention, Engagement, Growth, Millennials, Predictive Index, Sales, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management
There once was a family-owned business challenged to grow sales in an industry where profit margins continue to shrink. They redesigned their processes and procedures to maximize efficiency and profitability. They wanted to add salespeople to increase top line...
Assessments, Change Management, Employee Retention, Engagement, Predictive Index, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management
Assessments can help you evaluate candidates, develop employees, and give you confidence and accuracy in the selection and development of talent that you depend on to make your company successful. However, assessments come in many different forms, and not every...
Assessments, Change Management, Employee Retention, Engagement, Growth, Predictive Index, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management
The workplace is rapidly changing. Globalization, millennials, mergers, acquisitions, regime changes, hyper growth, massive turnover, and technology all contribute to creating a “What now?” culture in the workplace. Everyone is scrambling to ensure they aren’t left...
Assessments, Change Management, Employee Retention, Engagement, Growth, Predictive Index, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management
People-related issues can tear apart a company, eroding even the most solid foundation built on the best products or services. On the talent acquisition front, making a bad hire can cost you through potential earnings, replacement costs, ineffectiveness, or worse, as...
Employee Retention, Engagement, Growth, Predictive Index, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management
I placed 523 CEOs in my career. I’ve hired and trained 43 recruiters. As a Certified Interview Architect, I’ve designed countless interviews and selection processes. Most hiring practices center around the candidate’s briefcase- what’s on their resume...