Be prepared for the unexpected. Companies that purposefully develop their leadership talent for succession avoid costly risks and maintain their competitive edge.
Be prepared for the unexpected. Companies that purposefully develop their leadership talent for succession avoid costly risks and maintain their competitive edge. We help determine the gaps and develop your bench strength.
Micromanagement has been called everything from absolutely necessary to highly toxic. Get the real story on the cost of micromanagement, learn what drives micromanagers, and get tips on how to shift to a MegaManagement style. See how you measure up on the micromanager self-test!
In this Peak Performer Podcast, executive coach Teresa Pool provides an expert perspective on this challenging topic. 21 minutes.
High Theoreticals are life-long learners. Often described as intellectual, rational, curious, and analytical, people that come in at the high end of the theoretical scale are great problem solvers. They can often integrate knowledge from several sources to create new ideas. Others may perceive them as aloof, even judgmental, of others who do not share their passion for learning.
DISC® Profile: High Interpersonal
High I’s create the personal connections that make the world go round. Unfortunately they often aren’t taken seriously in the workplace because of that bubbly personality. Often described as enthusiastic, persuasive, charming, impulsive, and optimistic, people that come in at the high end of the interpersonal scale can feel that everyone else needs to lighten up!
The Meek may eventually inherit the Earth, but what do we do in the meantime? Often described as conservative, undemanding, cautious, mild, and agreeable, people that come in at the low end of the dominance scale can feel at a disadvantage in the corporate world.
Research has proven that superior performers in all fields bring very specific things to the job. To start, they all are fulfilling their passion on the job. In addition, superior performers tend to closely match the behavior necessary to execute the job's key accountabilities; this is key to eliminating stress. When people are forced to adapt their behavior to perform key accountabilities, it can consume their energy. When behavior matches the job, energy easily flows to the job and allows the individual to accomplish more.
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