Behavioral Essentials

It’s easy to focus on the tactical aspects of your business when challenges arise—market conditions, operational efficiency, sales strategy, you name it . We spend countless hours on tactics and tools, hoping for that one breakthrough. But too often, we don't see what’s right in front of us: our people. The real difference between surviving and thriving in business isn’t just in the next strategy or tool—it’s in how well we understand ourselves and our teams. In fact, lacking self-awareness can cost companies up to $50 million per executive. That’s not a small oversight—it’s a huge hit to our bottom line. When leaders fail to see the behaviors, motivations, and strengths of themselves and their people, they miss out on unlocking their full potential. The result? Missed opportunities, communication breakdowns, and untapped potential. Before you look outside for solutions, make sure you’re truly seeing the people within first. That's where the real breakthroughs happen. #awareness #selfawareness #leadershipdevelopment #businessgrowth

It's often easy to see what’s 'wrong' with someone else—whether it’s being disorganized, emotionally needy, or prone to exaggeration. In fact, many people become experts at identifying faults. However, healthy and thriving relationships, especially in the workplace, focus on what’s right instead of wrong. Psychologist Dr. John Gottman found that to sustain healthy relationships, particularly during conflict, a minimum of five positive interactions is needed for every negative one. So, how can you implement this in the workplace? Here are 5 positive behaviors you can practice to build stronger workplace relationships:

The key to fewer people problems? More self-awareness! 💡 This week, Jill Macauley and Lauren Breden teamed up with TESSERE to host an insightful webinar on how self-awareness empowers leaders to enhance their impact and cultivate stronger, more effective teams. A great discussion on the connection between personal insight, leadership and team performance! #LeadershipDevelopment #SelfAwareness #ProfessionalGrowth

In today’s work environment, hitting targets and driving results are essential, but they aren't the only factors for a thriving workplace. We believe that focusing on your support score—the need to provide nurture and support to others—is just as important. Why? Because without a culture of support, even the best strategies and processes can fall short.   Here are a couple of actionable tips to help you balance results with relationships in the workplace:  

Coaching is a valuable tool for both personal and professional growth. Whether you're aiming to strengthen your leadership skills, align with your values, advance your career, or build on connections, there’s something for everyone. Which area speaks to you most?  

Is self-criticism sabotaging your career? Recently, we teamed up with TARRA, LLC, to explore a silent saboteur that affects many high performers: self-criticism. For many, this inner critic can be so loud that it keeps us from pursuing our dreams, taking the leap, starting a business or simply introducing ourselves to someone at a cocktail party. But why is this not-so-silent killer sabotaging so many of us? And most importantly…what can we do about it? Read on! #Leadership #Mindset #ProfessionalGrowth #WomenInBusiness #selfcriticism #innercritic

Any introverted leaders out there? 🙋♀️ You probably don't want to raise your hand... For far too long, introverted leaders have often been overlooked in favor of their more outspoken counterparts. In fact, research by Harvard Business Review revealed that while introverts make up nearly 40% of leaders, extroverted leaders are often perceived as more effective—despite introverts being equally capable, if not better, in certain leadership situations. But here's the truth: being introverted or extroverted doesn’t equate to good leadership. The secret is being aware of your own behavioral tendencies, how they might hold you back, and how they can drive your success. Introversion can be a leadership superpower—one that fuels deep thinking, active listening, and thoughtful decision-making. You may just need to step outside your comfort zone a bit to get your voice heard more. In our latest blog post, our coach Jennifer Mirgorod shares actionable strategies to help introverted leaders build visibility, amplify their voice, and drive impact—without losing what makes them magic. #introversion #leadership #selfawareness

AI in the Wild 👾 Last week at the 2024 Association of Zoos and Aquariums conference, we partnered with SSA Group to explore how AI is changing guest experiences—and recruitment! Alongside behavioral assessments, AI is helping organizations find and hire people faster, reducing bias, and enhancing diversity. Most importantly, it’s putting the human element back into hiring by freeing up time for recruiters to connect with candidates on a deeper level. Take Avanade, where AI saved 15,000 hours in candidate screening last year—giving recruiters more time to focus on what matters: human connection. Are you using AI in your hiring processes yet? #AI #Recruitment #HumanConnection #AZA2024 #behavioralasssessment

This is for all our high proactivity peeps 👀

“The search for self-awareness never ever stops, life goes on, it’s up to us to choose to learn and grow from our mistakes, our tragedies, and our successes”. In this insightful TED Talk, author and self-awareness coach, Tasha Eurich dives deep into the research behind why being self-aware is so essential, insights on how very few meet the qualifications of being self-aware and the steps to take to become more self-aware. #Coaching #selfawareness #GrowthMindset #ProfessionalDevelopment