Leadership

At the intersection of leadership and life with David Lahey

Tune into the Lead The People podcast for a heart wrenching cancer survival story, and learn about its profound impact on one oncologist’s communication at work.

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 2 min read

Leadership

The Great Divide

Modern work is complex, and tension can run high within organizations. Identifying opposing forces brings us closer to helping ourselves navigate these situations effectively.

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 2 min read

Leadership

Stop managing, start leading [Perspectives recap]

Leadership is complex. Rather than complain about what’s not working, we wanted to turn our attention to how we can help leaders at every level get it right.

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 5 min read

Leadership

Recognition recipes for leaders

Recognition makes employees feel a heightened sense of belonging and value. It costs almost nothing, but it can be priceless in terms of the morale and motivation it can produce. And it isn’t reserved for manager-to-direct reporting relationships.

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 3 min read

Leadership

Creating an Optimal Leadership Experience

In our work, we experience a variety of conditions that can produce a range of outcomes. This can happen when our activity level, focus, stimulation, or other factors are too much, too little, or just right.

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 2 min read

Leadership

9 common management challenges and how to overcome them

With the rise of remote and hybrid workplaces, along with the growing share of employees demanding deeper connections, greater recognition, and a sense of shared purpose from their job than ever before, more organizations are realizing the value and importance of the simple one-on-one. 

David Young · 9 min read

Leadership

The Leadership Inspection Checklist

I’ve been leading people in organizations large and small for some 30 years. Not once has anybody inspected my leadership abilities using a formalized checklist. What would such a checklist even measure?

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 2 min read

Reference Profiles

My life as a PI Captain

Learn how this Captain uses her ability to multi-task and problem-solve to help PI’s marketing team hit its goals.

Rachel Rosenthal · 9 min read

Leadership

What’s love got to do with work? (Perspectives webinar recap)

For some, the term ‘love’ has no place at work. For others, it’s why they show up to work at all. I invited a diverse group of experts to join me on the latest installment of the Perspectives webinar series to discuss.

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 6 min read

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Leadership

Making time for leadership

There’s a natural rhythm to work – from our five-year plans to our jam-packed workdays and everything in between.

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 2 min read

PI Inspire - Relationship Guide
People Management

Mend employee conflict and build trust with PI’s Relationship Guide.

The PI Relationship Guide got a recent update. Learn how to compare two employees’ behavioral profiles side by side—now easier than ever.

David Silbert · 3 min read

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Leadership

This or That: Appreciating our differences

Over time, I’ve learned to not only recognize key differences among my co-workers, but to appreciate them as a result. I love to celebrate others’ preferences!

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 2 min read

Leadership

People-first leadership: Make the First Five Minutes count

In many organizations, the work dominates the agenda of most meetings. But as leaders, we must also make time for people-related matters.

Matt Poepsel, PhD · 4 min read

Leadership

What makes a good leader?

With the rise of remote and hybrid workplaces, more organizations are realizing the value and importance of the simple one-on-one. 

David Young · 9 min read