The idea for this study was hatched in April when I was out there poking around the interwebs, trying to dig up some hard data about what traits are found in great managers (and terrible managers, for that matter). What I quickly found was there is an abundance of self-proclaimed management experts who opine about…
Thad Peterson · 4 min read
No matter how you slice it, being the new person at any organization requires you to take a big step into unfamiliar territory. Two months ago, I joined The Predictive Index (PI) as the client marketing manager after working in account management at the same advertising agency for three years. And when I arrived on…
Dani Dawkins · 5 min read
When you think of “branding,” there are likely tons of things that jump into your mind. Logos, taglines, fonts and signature colors, which are pieces of visual brand identity. And then there are more interactive things like what a company represents and how it interacts with and treats its customers, which relate to brand personality…
Linda Le Phan · 5 min read
Culture fit is an often-misunderstood concept.
Thad Peterson · 7 min read
As a bit of a business geek, I read a lot of books about management, business trends, and company culture. And there’s a term that I’ve noticed slip into our people management vernacular over the past 3-4 years: “Bringing your whole self to work.” It’s kind of catchy.
Thad Peterson · 6 min read
You just met the perfect candidate, the unicorn of talent. Her resume was stunning—neatly written, and with all the right experience. She answered each of your interview questions to perfection and your gut feeling is she’ll fit right in to your organization’s culture.
Dolly Penland · 5 min read
The all-too-common email habits that make your coworkers want to poke their eyes out
Thad Peterson · 4 min read
When employees identify with a leader’s “why,” they become ambassadors for your cause.
Thad Peterson · 5 min read
Whether you’re focusing on management or hiring solutions, you’ll need to create an environment of cohesiveness in order to succeed. Communication and collaboration go hand in hand. Sometimes, businesses need a tune-up to maximize the talking and open conversation amongst employees and teams. How to improve organizational communication Improving the communication and collaborative efforts in…
Jillian Phipps · 3 min read
As a leader, it’s your responsibility to cultivate and foster a strong workplace culture
Thad Peterson · 4 min read
Organizational charts play a critical role in the workplace. They display and communicate internal structure within the organization, allowing individuals to understand the hierarchy of teams, departments, and the organization as a whole. Top tips to create an organization chart Pick what type of organizational chart you’ll use. When it comes to creating your organizational…
Elsbeth McSorley · 6 min read
Develop mutual respect in your workplace among co-workers, managers and leaders with our actionable tips and examples.
Drew Fortin · 3 min read
By Austin Fossey We use our cell phones for everything, but when it comes to assessments, are our mobile devices the right choice?
Austin Fossey · 3 min read
A supervisor’s worst nightmare is walking into a team meeting filled with arguing, apathetic, or inconsiderate employees. When a team is dysfunctional, both the company’s culture and bottom line suffer. Successful teams are made of members who are purposeful in their interactions, mindful of behavioral differences, and try to communicate effectively with each other. It’s…
Drew Fortin · 5 min read