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Sep 3
3 min

The one trait all great leaders must possess

Being a great leader doesn’t mean you have all the answers, it means you can engage with your employees and inspire them to greatness.

The secret weapon top CEOs use to solve business problems

AJ Cheponis

Sep 1
5 min

The secret weapon top CEOs use to solve business problems

Talent optimization is a discipline top CEOs follow to align their business strategy and their talent strategy for optimal results.

AJ Cheponis

Aug 20
3 min

How to roll out changes at your company

Before taking action, make sure your leadership team is aligned on a goal.

Benefits of a happy brain: Positive employees are more productive employees

AJ Cheponis

Aug 6
2 min

Benefits of a happy brain: Positive employees are more productive employees

Psychologists in the field of positive psychology are finding a surplus of advantages associated with one overlooked predictor: happiness!

The biggest work productivity killer: culture

AJ Cheponis

Jul 9
4 min

The biggest work productivity killer: culture

There are a variety of factors that can kill work productivity including poor job fit and being forced to work alongside low performers.

How to increase team cohesion in the workplace

AJ Cheponis

Jul 2
5 min

How to increase team cohesion in the workplace

Your team needs to be united around a common goal. Otherwise, each member will go off to do their work—and end up in wildly different places

AJ Cheponis

Jun 25
2 min

Six habits of highly engaged employees

Theoretical arguments over precise definitions aside, it’s plenty tangible and clear, if you know what to look for.

Three essential elements to implement retail training

AJ Cheponis

Jun 24
4 min

Three essential elements to implement retail training

Retail training programs are most effective when the content is directly connected to the company’s mission.

The power of the PI Personal Development Chart and how it can transform your business

AJ Cheponis

Jun 9
2 min

The power of the PI Personal Development Chart and how it can transform your business

Our PI Insights provides a deeper look into individuals’ behaviors and work styles through visual aids and easy-to-read reports.

Avoiding the behavioral mistake leaders make in crisis

AJ Cheponis

May 13
3 min

Avoiding the behavioral mistake leaders make in crisis

Those who recognize the limits of their capacity will be better equipped to adapt, realign, and rebuild their teams.

AJ Cheponis

May 1
2 min

The top 5 skills managers are lacking

Often hailed as the No. 1 skill for managers to learn, 91% of employees find their manager lacking when it comes to communication.

AJ Cheponis

Apr 21
3 min

What makes a high-performing team?

Even if all your employees are good at what they do, they can’t achieve all that is possible if they aren’t empowered to work together.

AJ Cheponis

Apr 20
4 min

How to communicate more effectively

Good communicators don’t just talk. If your tendency is to try to “win” conversations, curiosity will help balance out that tendency.

How to make remote team communication effective

AJ Cheponis

Apr 17
5 min

How to make remote team communication effective

To stay productive when remote, you need clarity on what needs to be done, who needs to do it, and by when.

5 tips for remote management in uncertain times

AJ Cheponis

Apr 13
2 min

5 tips for remote management in uncertain times

While managerial clarity is always important, in a period when so much else isn’t clear, its value is amplified.

Building a different kind of construction company with talent optimization

AJ Cheponis

Apr 9
3 min

Building a different kind of construction company with talent optimization

According to Casey, focusing on optimizing talent is paying off. With an attrition rate well below the industry average of 21.4%.

5 PI patterns that have the potential to be sales rock stars

AJ Cheponis

Apr 2
2 min

5 PI patterns that have the potential to be sales rock stars

Understanding the natural drives and needs of your people will allow you to identify the best behavioral style and patterns.

AJ Cheponis

Apr 1
2 min

Managing talent in a time of turmoil

Managers who can stay calm and make good decisions in periods of high stress (easier said than done) will be at an advantage.

5 ways to give feedback that won’t stunt creativity

AJ Cheponis

Mar 31
3 min

5 ways to give feedback that won’t stunt creativity

I’m giving you these comments because I have very high expectations and I know that you can reach them.

AJ Cheponis

Mar 24
2 min

How to develop strong team players

Having a strong team is an essential component of any strategic plan and must be an element of the blueprint for success.

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