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9 min read

What personality traits make the best leaders?

April 15, 2025

Does personality determine leadership success? What personality is the best leader? Explore the science behind personality and leadership success.

Leadership

8 min read

6 personal growth goals to thrive at work

Discover the benefits of personal growth goals for managers, HR leaders, and employees. Get inspired by these top personal growth goals.

Talent Optimization

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Exploring the future of HR: The Predictive Index at Transform 2025

Transform is billed as the premier conference for leaders and thinkers looking to make “transformative change in workplace and workplace cultures.” So naturally, PI was on the scene in Las Vegas to unpack pressing people problems.

Hiring

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What’s the difference between talent, ability, skill, and experience?

Discover the key differences between talent, ability, skills, and experience—and learn how to leverage them for better hiring, team performance, and growth.

Hiring

7 min read

What is construct validity?

Learn what construct validity is, why it matters in HR, and how to select scientifically validated assessments for better talent decisions.

Hiring

6 min read

What is cognitive thinking?

Learn what cognitive thinking is and how diverse thinking styles boost innovation, problem-solving, and team performance in the workplace.

Company Culture

7 min read

What is workplace trauma?

Learn how to identify and address workplace trauma with empathy – creating a healthier, more productive organization.

Behavioral Assessments

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Innate vs. acquired personality traits in the workplace

Discover the difference between innate and acquired personality traits, and how understanding them can improve hiring, engagement, and team performance.

Behavioral Assessments

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Another reason to fall in love with your Reference Profile: What your PI candy heart says

Most of us enjoy receiving a little token of love or appreciation on Valentine’s Day. What else do PI users love? Their Reference Profiles!

Company Culture

3 min read

Better Work, Better World at 70: PI celebrates a milestone anniversary

In 2025, PI celebrates its 70th anniversary, marking seven decades of innovation, helping organizations align business strategy with talent strategy.

Talent Optimization

4 min read

Harness PI like never before with Talent Optimization Essentials

Our latest software bundle, Talent Optimization Essentials, gives you the easiest way yet to propel your people (and business) forward.

Hiring

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Interviewing & evaluating for leadership qualities (70 questions to ask)

Discover essential interview questions designed to evaluate leadership qualities in candidates, including evaluation tips for HR professionals.

Hiring

10 min read

60 questions to ask interviewees (and questions to avoid)

Maximize your interviews with these top questions to ask candidates. From skill-based to cultural fit questions, find the key to building a high-performing team.

Hiring

7 min read

What is a good WPM for typing?

What is a good WPM (words per minute) for candidates applying to different industries? Here’s a breakdown of how different positions compare and how you can improve your WPM.

Employee Engagement

4 min read

HR field guide to the future: Practicing stakeholder capitalism

Who holds the keys to a productive employer-employee relationship? At the most successful, healthy businesses, it’s a shared investment. Stakeholder capitalism can benefit employers and employees alike.