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Understanding the Challenge: Identifying Sales Superstars

AJ Cheponis

Dec 33 min read

Understanding the Challenge: Identifying Sales Superstars

The quest to find and keep great salespeople requires a shift in perspective and approach for HR professionals.

PI Behavioral Assessment vs. Five Factor Model: What Every Leader Should Know

AJ Cheponis

Oct 312 min read

PI Behavioral Assessment vs. Five Factor Model: What Every Leader Should Know

Your people are your organization’s biggest competitive edge. Isn’t it time you invested in understanding how they’re wired for success?

AJ Cheponis

Oct 172 min read

The Future of Talent Optimization

By embracing these trends and adopting a strategic approach to talent management, businesses can stay ahead and build a stable, productive w

Unveiling the Precision of the Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment (PI BA)

AJ Cheponis

Feb 294 min read

Unveiling the Precision of the Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment (PI BA)

Dive into the world of Predictive Index's PI Behavioral Assessment™ (PI BA), a beacon of reliability and scientific prowess in the...

The Crisis of Employee Attrition and the Science You're Overlooking

AJ Cheponis

Dec 28, 20232 min read

The Crisis of Employee Attrition and the Science You're Overlooking

Resumes might be good for skimming the surface, but they’re horrendous at diving deep.

Optimizing Talent for a Happier Workplace

AJ Cheponis

Dec 26, 20233 min read

Optimizing Talent for a Happier Workplace

Optimizing Talent for a Happier Workplace isn't just a slogan, it's a call to action. Turn employee disengagement into......

Hiring Without Regret: A Framework to Supercharge Your Talent Strategy

AJ Cheponis

Nov 23, 20233 min read

Hiring Without Regret: A Framework to Supercharge Your Talent Strategy

Studies estimate that the wrong hire could cost up to 30% of the individual's first-year earnings, not to mention the cascade effect on....

What is The Predictive Index and how does it work?

AJ Cheponis

Jun 29, 20233 min read

What is The Predictive Index and how does it work?

PI assessments can help leaders make more informed and objective business decisions.

Understanding Your Predictive Index Score

AJ Cheponis

May 4, 20237 min read

Understanding Your Predictive Index Score

Understanding your Predictive Index scores can increase objectivity and help you gather data you wouldn’t glean from a typical interview.

Are you still living by the Golden Rule?

AJ Cheponis

Apr 25, 20232 min read

Are you still living by the Golden Rule?

As a leader, you must understand what drives and motivates each of your team members and adjust your approach accordingly.

Self-awareness: The key to leadership success

AJ Cheponis

Dec 7, 20222 min read

Self-awareness: The key to leadership success

Self-awareness is a mandatory trait for successful leaders. Yet, fostering self-awareness isn’t easy for some people.

AJ Cheponis

Oct 4, 20225 min read

How To Attract Candidates by Reference Profile.

Let’s say you’ve determined that only certain profiles will truly thrive in this position. How do you attract the right people?

Hiring A Sales Manager? Here’s What to Ask in The Interview Process.

AJ Cheponis

May 17, 20223 min read

Hiring A Sales Manager? Here’s What to Ask in The Interview Process.

These behavioral interview questions can quickly confirm or deny your hunches.

AJ Cheponis

May 10, 20222 min read

Yes, The Golden Rule is Dead.

The Golden Rule is passé today, especially in the workplace. Learn about the platinum rule.

AJ Cheponis

Apr 26, 20222 min read

Why Do We Behave As We Do?

Human behavior is no mystery, not even in our corporations and organizations. We know a great deal about why people behave as they do.

AJ Cheponis

Mar 29, 20226 min read

How To Hire a Graphic Designer.

If you want a graphic designer who can make an immediate impact, you’ll need to understand the underlying traits they need to......

AJ Cheponis

Mar 23, 20222 min read

Why You Should Develop a Job Target

A Job Target is a set of behavioral and cognitive requirements for a specific job.

Reliability and Validity of the PI Behavioral Assessment

AJ Cheponis

Mar 11, 20226 min read

Reliability and Validity of the PI Behavioral Assessment

There is research to show that people’s personalities sometimes change very slowly as they grow older, which makes sense.........

AJ Cheponis

Feb 24, 20225 min read

8 Tips for Hiring a Great Candidate

You can’t select a great candidate if you don’t know what you’re looking for, which is why you need a candidate profile.

AJ Cheponis

Nov 3, 20203 min read

Meyers Briggs vs. Predictive Index