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AJ Cheponis
Sep 21, 20233 min read
The Alchemy of Leadership: Why the Golden Rule is Dead and What’s Taken its Place
Leadership is not for the weak-hearted; it’s an emotional, psychological, and strategic labyrinth.
AJ Cheponis
Aug 15, 20232 min read
Navigating the New Normal: Building a Thriving Workplace Culture in the Era of Remote Work
While remote work offers benefits such as flexibility and autonomy, there are also potential downsides to being physically separated from...
AJ Cheponis
May 30, 20232 min read
The Key to a Bright Future: Career Pathing for Employee Growth and Business Success
The lack of adequate career pathing is one of the top 10 drivers of turnover intent.
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.
AJ Cheponis
Apr 27, 20233 min read
Overcoming Confirmation Bias: 3 Actionable Strategies for Better Team Performance
Confirmation bias is a natural tendency that can negatively impact team performance, hurt morale, and limit innovation.
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.
AJ Cheponis
Apr 11, 20232 min read
Unlock the Power of People Data: 3 Ways to Transform Your Workplace
You have a treasure trove of people data at your fingertips. It's time to put it to good use.
AJ Cheponis
Apr 6, 20234 min read
The Hidden Influencers: How Cognitive Biases Impact Your Business Decisions
At its core, cognitive bias refers to a systematic error in thinking or decision-making that can lead to incorrect judgments or decisions.
AJ Cheponis
Mar 28, 20232 min read
Say Goodbye to Ineffective Performance Reviews with These Expert Tips
Performance appraisals are a vital aspect of managing a team, yet they're often viewed as demotivating and time-consuming.
AJ Cheponis
Mar 14, 20232 min read
Creating Respect in the Workplace: A Guide for Employers
If employees feel appreciated and respected, they will do their best work and be more committed to the company's success.
AJ Cheponis
Feb 28, 20232 min read
Building a Thriving Company Culture: Five Proven Strategies
In today's fast-paced business world, a highly engaged company culture is crucial for success.
AJ Cheponis
Dec 14, 20223 min read
Inclusive Language: A Growing and Evolving List with Alternatives
Words (and meaningful silences) matter enormously in our lives. They enable us to cooperate, collaborate, and ally with one another as....
AJ Cheponis
Nov 23, 20223 min read
The Power of Good Communication in the Workplace
In the workplace, good communication isn’t just about mitigating conflict...
AJ Cheponis
Nov 9, 20223 min read
4 Ways to Improve Collaboration
While having strong employee collaboration has numerous benefits, it takes hard work to foster this business practice.
AJ Cheponis
Oct 31, 20225 min read
How To Give Feedback That Actually Helps People Grow and Improve.
By understanding someone’s behavioral drives, you’ll know the kind of feedback they prefer and can anticipate how they might respond.
AJ Cheponis
Oct 25, 20223 min read
5 Ways We Can Help You Design and Build Winning Teams
Whether you’re tackling an ambitious goal, navigating a delicate client call, or adapting in the face of unprecedented change, you want...
AJ Cheponis
Jun 14, 20224 min read
How To Create Compelling Career Paths
According to the 2022 Employee Engagement Report, lack of adequate career pathing is one of the top 10 reasons your people leave.
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
Apr 19, 20223 min read
Performance Evaluations: Four best practices.
Only 37% of North American companies find their performance evaluation programs effective.
AJ Cheponis
Apr 12, 202213 min read
Attracting Top Talent In 2022
Today’s top talent may not want anything different from their predecessors—they’re just in a better position to get what they want.
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