Persuader

Matt Poepsel, PhD, is the VP of Professional Services at PI, the "Godfather of Talent Optimization," and the author of "Expand the Circle: Enlightened Leadership for Our New World of Work." For every N. E. Patriots game, he prepares food and drinks that originate from the opponent's region.

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Business Strategy

Talent optimization goes mainstream

We defined the talent optimization discipline in 2018. Since then, the concept has evolved to serve as a revolutionary link between business and people practices.

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 5 min read

Business Strategy

Why I named Bank of America the inaugural Talent Magnet benchmark winner

In my work with executive and strategic HR teams, I try my best to reinforce a simple truth: Top talent always has a choice.

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 5 min read

Company Culture

How to attract top talent in our new world of work

The disconnect between modern job seekers and would-be workplaces is due, in large part, to poor first impressions and underwhelming employer branding.

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 8 min read

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Consultant Resources

The future of talent consulting: 5 trends to watch for in 2022

As a consultant, you guide organizations through their biggest changes. Stay ahead of major trends with these five 2022 workplace predictions.

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 3 min read

Leadership

Set S.M.A.R.T.E.S.T. goals for the new year

Now’s the perfect time to reflect on your progress and work toward new goals. Here’s how to set S.M.A.R.T.E.S.T. goals for the new year.

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 4 min read

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COVID

How to get promoted during the pandemic

As we finally approach the end of 2020, many employees are turning their attention toward career aspirations for the coming year. If you count yourself among those looking to reach the next level, a quick web search will produce a slew of tips.

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 6 min read

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People Management

Why your 1:1 meetings are a waste of time (and how to flip the script)

More than 20% of managers meet with their manager less frequently than once a month. Here’s why you need 1:1 meetings and how to make the most of them.

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 5 min read

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Company Culture

Mindfulness in the workplace: a cheat sheet

What is mindfulness in the workplace? Learn the basics, plus find out how leaders and employees can be more mindful—and how to establish a mindful culture.

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 6 min read

Company Culture

Drive innovation with a “fail fast” culture.

When you establish and reinforce your culture to support your strategic goals to innovate, you create an environment where it’s safe to fail.

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 4 min read

Talent optimization and the agile leader
Company Culture

Talent optimization and the agile leader

A key success factor in agile transformation is the collective mindset and behaviors of its leaders. Talent optimization can help leaders make that shift.

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 4 min read

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Employee Engagement

These people problems are destroying your business—and HR can’t solve them.

Business leaders, can we talk? I’ve got some good news and some bad news. First the bad news:  The vast majority of your businesses–regardless of your company size or industry–won’t reach their full potential this year. Instead, a variety of people issues will create risk for your business and destroy value. This “people tax” will…

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 6 min read

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Leadership

What drives us? Understanding personality in the workplace

Almost all issues in the workplace are people issues. Master your understanding of those, and you’ll have a much easier time in your career.

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 16 min read

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People Management

My life as a PI Persuader

Hi there! My name is Matt and I’m a Persuader. More on that in a bit, but let me first set the stage by telling you a little bit about myself.

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 7 min read

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People Management

Levels of formality at work: high vs. low formality behavioral drive

This blog post is the fourth in a four-part series covering the four behavioral drives that the Predictive Index™ measures in its PI Behavioral Assessment.

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 6 min read

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People Management

The patience drive deconstructed

This blog post is the third in a four-part series covering the four behavioral drives that The Predictive Index measures in its PI Behavioral Assessment.

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 6 min read