Stress in the workplace is common. According to the American Institute of Stress, 80 percent of workers experience on-the-job stress. What’s more, 40 percent of employees said their job is “very” or “extremely” stressful. As a manager, you want your people to be happy and engaged—not tense and checked out. You’ll be glad to know…
Erin Balsa · 5 min read
“The most important person you’ll hire is the first person. That way everybody after will have to meet that same high standard.” – Larry O’Toole, founder of Gentle Giant This was just one of several insights the founder of Gentle Giant, Larry O’Toole, shared when he sat down for a candid interview with our Sr….
Wilfred Hirst · 1 min read
Whether asking for a raise, presenting in front of a large group, or taking on a complicated project confidence is the key to success
Thad Peterson · 5 min read
My name is Kristy Sheikh and I’m a Scholar. I am also the administrative project coordinator for The Predictive Index (PI) Certified Partner R.H. Sweeney Associates. I spend my time partially as an executive assistant and office manager and mostly preparing training materials for R.H. Sweeney’s PI workshops all over the country.
Kristy Sheikh · 6 min read
My name is Ayse and I’m a Specialist. I’m also the Program Manager of Partner Operations at The Predictive Index (PI). I’m responsible for the success of our entire network of PI Certified Partners. I have the most unique job at PI because not only do I get to work with people from every part of…
Ayse Hosein · 7 min read
When I began contemplating workplace confidence, I started to think about the confident people I work with and how they deal with both mundane and tough decisions. What was the fundamental trait they all exhibited on a daily basis, especially in times of stress and pressure? Ownership. Confident leaders and employees habitually own everything they…
Wilfred Hirst · 10 min read
My name is Will and I’m a Controller. Feels like introducing myself in elementary school again! Now that you know you’re in the trusted hands of an elementary school graduate, let me set the stage by telling you a little bit about myself.
Will Otto · 8 min read
Hello! My name is Adam and I’m an Adapter. I’m here to give you a glimpse into the world of Adapters—how we work and how others work with us. But first, here’s some background information about me.
Adam Reiss · 9 min read
My name is Emily Mias and I’m a Individualist. What’s an Individualist? More on that in a bit.
Emily Mias · 6 min read
Hey! My name is Karen Blair-Lamb, and I’m an Altruist. More on that in a bit, but let me first set the stage by telling you a little bit about myself.
Karen Blair Lamb · 7 min read
Hi there! My name is Matt and I’m a Persuader. More on that in a bit, but let me first set the stage by telling you a little bit about myself.
Matt Poepsel, PhD · 7 min read
Hi there! My name is Ted and I’m a Strategist. I’m also the Director of Inside Sales at The Predictive Index. I’m responsible for sales from PI headquarters directly to businesses all over the U.S. I have the best job at PI because I get to help businesses solve their talent challenges in ways that…
Ted Olson · 7 min read
