AJ Cheponis
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.
top of page
Keep up to date with all things Talent Optimization, including people tips and tons of hiring information.
Search
AJ Cheponis
Jul 21, 20204 min read
The cultural framework that can transform your business
The Competing Values Framework was developed in 1983 by Robert E. Quinn and John Rohrbaugh as a model of organizational culture.
AJ Cheponis
Jul 13, 20203 min read
DiSC vs. The Predictive Index
Here’s everything you need to know if you’re trying to decide between PI and DiSC.
AJ Cheponis
Jul 12, 20201 min read
PI Integration with JazzHR
JazzHR can now integrate with The Predictive Index! Both JazzHR and PI offer no-cost access to our APIs to support integrations
AJ Cheponis
May 12, 20204 min read
How to pass a personality test and common questions on faking assessments
Landing a job because of your faked personality test results is nothing short of self-sabotage.
AJ Cheponis
Apr 7, 20205 min read
How to hire a top-performing construction manager
Job experience or having a positive “gut feel” about someone doesn’t mean they’ll be successful in the role.
AJ Cheponis
Apr 2, 20202 min read
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
Mar 19, 20202 min read
How to use assessment data to improve employee engagement
A surprising amount of data supports pre-hiring assessments to boost engagement and reduce turnover.
AJ Cheponis
Feb 25, 20206 min read
11 sales interview questions to ask candidates
A charming personality is a plus for sales reps, of course, but alone it doesn’t mean much.
AJ Cheponis
Jan 20, 20204 min read
Is the PI Behavioral Assessment accurate?
Conclusion—and takeaways. Based on past validity and reliability studies, coupled with these new findings, signs point largely to yes.
AJ Cheponis
Jan 14, 20207 min read
How to hire a top-performing sales BDR
Hiring for a sales team is always a challenge. That’s doubly true with BDRs, who tend to be earlier on in their careers.
AJ Cheponis
Jan 6, 20203 min read
Comparing DiSC vs. The Predictive Index
DiSC Personality Profile is delivered via a forced-choice rating-scale and the PI Behavioral Assessment is delivered as a free-choice.
AJ Cheponis
Dec 27, 20197 min read
The one thing you’re overlooking when evaluating workforce assessments
understanding the science behind a workforce assessment system can have a dramatic impact on the success of your company.
solutions171
Dec 10, 20194 min read
Pre-hire assessments saved my resume from the trash
My attempts to find a job the usual way—by submitting a resume and cover letter online and waiting for a phone call—were fruitless.
solutions171
Dec 3, 20194 min read
The PI Behavioral Assessment reports are now gender-neutral.
According to the National Center for Transgender Equality, non-binary is a term for everyone who doesn’t fit neatly into the categories of..
AJ Cheponis
Nov 28, 20194 min read
The Formality Drive Deconstructed
Formality is the drive to conform to rules and structure.
AJ Cheponis
Nov 26, 20195 min read
The Extraversion Drive Deconstructed
Extraversion is the drive for social interaction with other people.
AJ Cheponis
Nov 21, 20194 min read
The Patience Drive Deconstructed
Patience is the drive to have consistency and stability in one’s environment.
AJ Cheponis
Oct 29, 20192 min read
Cognitive vs. behavioral assessments: should you do both?
While some companies choose either behavioral or cognitive assessments, there are benefits to using both during the pre-hire process.
AJ Cheponis
Oct 15, 20197 min read
The Dominance Drive Deconstructed
Dominance is the drive to have control over or make an impact on one’s environment.
bottom of page