Every leader is unique and brings their own style to leading and managing others. Successful leaders can help teams and organizations thrive; however, less effective leaders can negatively impact an organization and its people. Learn how to optimize your leadership style by avoiding these eight key blind spots: Poor Communication How to avoid it: Listen […]
PXTSelect™ 2023 Emerald Award Winner
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As President of Profiles Incorporated, Nancy Ness has specialized in employee assessments since 1991. She works with companies of every size, in wide-ranging industries, partnering with her clients to help them maximize their productivity. We are proud to share that Wiley has chosen Nancy as a PXTSelect™ Emerald Award winner in recognition of outstanding performance […]
Increase Employee Retention Using the PXT Select Portfolio
Tags: be a better leader, developing employees, employee assessments, employee engagement, employee retention, leadership, Profiles Checkpoint 360, pxt select, PXT Select Assessment, retention, talent management, team engagement
As we step into the 4th quarter of 2023 there is a noticeable uptick in the number of inquiries received for our Profiles Incorporated PXT Select product portfolio. This wide-ranging portfolio includes the PXT Select Talent Management assessment and the PXT Select Leadership Development technology, Checkpoint 360. Over the past month I have had several […]
Leadership Team Skill Set Alignment Using PXT Select Checkpoint 360
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I recently began sessions with a motion therapist who is a proponent of the Egoscue Method. The premise here is that before embarking on an exercise program, you first must ensure that your body is properly aligned. Shoulders, hips, knees and ankles must all be in alignment the way nature intended, in a straight line. […]
Nurturing Leadership: Creating a Safe Haven for Employee Growth
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In the dynamic landscape of modern workplaces, leadership plays a pivotal role in fostering an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and feel safe. A safe space is not just a physical concept; it encompasses emotional, psychological and professional aspects. In this blog, we will explore the significance of leadership in cultivating a safe haven […]
Develop Strong Leaders Using Two Exceptional Assessment Tools
Tags: 360 degree feedback, be a better leader, behaviors, developing employees, employee assessments, employee engagement, leadership, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Profiles Checkpoint 360, pxt select
As the end of the year approaches, we are noticing a trend in our clients using the Profiles PXT Select and Checkpoint 360 assessments in tandem with each other. Companies are assessing the state of their leadership teams to really understand the ability to execute their key strategies in these challenging low unemployment, high interest […]
3 Practical Ideas to Optimize Your Organization’s Succession Planning Efforts
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Succession planning is an integral part of the talent management process. It provides a way to identify key roles, people with the right skills and high potential and key positions that may need filling in a short space of time. Many of the executives we speak with express concern about their company’s lack of bench strength. […]