Persuader

Mike is the CEO at PI. A former Olympic sailing coach, Mike loves being on the water.

People Management
6 min read

With PI Perform, “Better Work, Better World” is closer than ever.

We launched PI Perform in February, and we’re thrilled with the reception so far. Here’s how Perform is helping us achieve Better Work.

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Mike Zani CEO the predictive index
Employee Engagement
8 min read

10 catalysts driving the employee energy crisis

We’ve got a real issue on our hands. Understanding the factors driving the human energy crisis is essential to helping our employees recharge.

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Leadership
9 min read

Dream Teams interview: Kirk Arnold, Board Member at Ingersoll Rand

What makes a successful business? I sat down with three-time CEO Kirk Arnold to discuss the biggest competitive advantage out there: talent.

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The Predictive Index - Dream Teams interview: Vince DiPofi, CEO of SSOE
Leadership
8 min read

Dream Teams interview: Vince DiPofi, CEO of SSOE

Building dream teams is about more than just hiring great talent. For engineering firm SSOE, the secret lies with career and culture growth.

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Leadership
6 min read

Dream Teams interview: Dave Zenk of Metroparks Toledo

Dave Zenk of Metroparks Toledo shared how his government agency is building great teams through a focus on mission, vision, and culture.

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Richard Levin interview
Leadership
10 min read

Dream Teams interview: Richard Levin of CFAR

What makes a great executive coach? To find out, I interviewed one of the best in the business: CFAR’s Richard Levin.

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Dream Teams Interview - Dan Kenary, CEO of Harpoon
Company Culture
9 min read

Dream Teams interview: Dan Kenary, CEO of Harpoon

What makes a great company culture? In my latest interview, Dan Kenary, CEO of Harpoon Brewery, shared his biggest learnings.

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COVID
4 min read

Execs, do the right thing by your people.

Often, employees have no warning that layoffs are imminent. And so when they do come, they hurt like a sucker punch. We need to do better by our people. 

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Organization Design
5 min read

HR, you need to ask your CEO these 2 questions.

CEOs might have all the business acumen in the world—but that doesn’t mean they understand people. Herein lies HR’s opportunity to get a seat at the table.

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