Leadership
In praise of team-building flexibility
When building teams, it’s easy to be drawn to brilliant minds. But skill alone can’t make up for this key trait: flexibility.
Victor Lipman · 4 min read
Leadership
Behavioral Assessments
How to manage up with PI’s Relationship Guide
Managing up can be a delicate balancing act. Here’s how you can use PI to create healthy two-way communication with your manager.
David Silbert · 6 min read
Company Culture
The complete guide to leading effective all-hands meetings
All-company meetings should cover relevant information while addressing core values and goals. But they also present opportunities for leadership teams to clarify goals, answer employee questions, and unify staff.
· 14 min read
Diversity & Inclusion
Everything shown at the PI Dream Teams Summit
The PI Dream Teams Summit has come and gone. But if you missed it, don’t worry! Here’s a recap of the day’s events.
Rachel Rosenthal · 4 min read
Company Culture
The best virtual HR conferences of 2021
Looking to elevate your talent strategy and company culture? Gain next-level insights by attending these HR conferences in 2021.
David Silbert · 7 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
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
Business Strategy
CEOs say this is their No. 1 priority right now.
Your chief executives have likely put out multiple fires over the course of the past nine months. And thanks to the uncertainty of the pandemic, whatever’s top of mind probably feels more urgent and pivotal than ever.
Andrew Barks · 3 min read
Company Culture
How can you express gratitude virtually this Thanksgiving?
Like most everything about 2020, Thanksgiving is looking a little different this year. But we can still express gratitude and appreciation for each other while we’re apart. Here at PI, we’re embracing an old tradition that takes on new meaning in a remote work environment: We’re bringing back pen pals! And we wanted to share the…
Andrew Barks · 2 min read
Consultant Resources
Self-awareness: How do you measure your progress?
How would you go about measuring and improving your self-awareness? I recently shared one of our blogs about self-awareness as an upskilling endeavor with my network, encouraging people to note this particular snippet: “Increasing self-awareness is also a matter of professional development. You can view it on the same priority tier as attending workshops, reading…
Ted Olson · 8 min read
Leadership
Get advice from top CEOs
Want actionable advice from top CEOs? Check out our Dream Teams video series, and learn from the brightest minds in business.
Erin Balsa · 1 min read
Company Culture
How to improve self-awareness as a leader
If there’s one thing great leaders have in common, it’s self-awareness. Here’s how to leverage your strengths and find new ways to grow.
David Silbert · 3 min read
Leadership
Adjusting your remote leadership style for the sake of team cohesion
What do the most cohesive teams have in common? They understand who they are—both as a work unit and a collection of personalities. Remote teams especially need to understand how different behavioral drives play into the cohesion of the whole. And it’s on remote leadership to recognize that during times of stress and uncertainty—such as…
Kim Pfluger · 6 min read
Leadership
4 simple tips for being a better manager
Great managers are constantly performing a high-wire act. They balance their people’s needs with a wide range of critical duties, often playing psychologist, strategist, and quality control specialist all at once. These managers are always striving for team cohesion. They’re also focusing on broader company goals and adhering to the stated mission—all of which becomes…
Andrew Barks · 7 min read
Employee Engagement
How to build trust in a team (even virtually)
A high-performance team starts with an environment that’s safe, welcoming, and trusting. Here are some ways to build and maintain team trust.
David Silbert · 6 min read