Leadership Tips

New brain research pushes back against traditional personality assessments

Today’s video games often let players design their own characters—what they look like, the hair colour, gender, height, etc. Some also allow players to add personality by selecting attributes from a list of descriptions like “academic”,...

Does this sound familiar?

“I’ve got back to back meetings, emails coming at me every moment of the day, and with all the projects I have to manage, I don’t have time to do all the analysis required to make an informed decision. As pressure mounts, I often feel I need to either make a hasty (and possibly bad) decision, or put...

How often have you heard someone say, “Oh, he’s a totally different guy when he’s not in the office!” or “Catch her on a good day if you’re going to ask about that!”

These are examples of inconsistent behavior observed in those with positions of power. HR managers often witness a similar disconnect when...

Personality and motivation go hand in hand. You may have the right skills and talent for your job, but if you are not working in your productivity zone, motivation suffers. Over time, so does the quality of your work and your level of stress.

Uncovering your productivity zone is a critical aspect of self-awareness. You may think you know what...