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A simple change can yield impressive results
Grace and I changed the time of our daily walk and yesterday morning, we had an unexpected treat. It made me think of how just a simple change in a routine can yield significant — and in our case, beautiful — results! In our workplaces, routines are commonplace. Our teams and departments start to run…
Read MoreWhy your work needs to be purpose-driven
Purpose-driven work might sound like something for non-profits or companies that have some specific do-good mission. But as I was reminded this week, every person and every organization needs work that has a purpose. Working with a shared purpose is an enormous factor in whether your project (no matter how worthy) gains traction. On Wednesday,…
Read MorePXT Select Verbal Skill and Reasoning
In the video, Robin explains the importance of verbal skill and reasoning and how to use this information in your selection and managing decisions. PXT Select Verbal Skill and Reasoning In this video I’m going to be talking about verbal skill and verbal reasoning – what it means and how to use that information. …
Read MorePXT Select Percentage Match
Wondering what the magic number is for the percentage match on the PXT Select? You’ll find out in this video along with how to use the percentage match in your decision-making. PXT Select Percentage Match In this video I want to talk about the percentage match that you see on the comprehensive selection report. I…
Read MorePXT Select Scoring Distribution
Learn more about how the PXT Select scores are normed and what they means when you are analyzing results. Score Distribution for the PXT Select In this video I want to talk about the distribution of the scores on the PXT Select. When you look at your own scores or the scores of others, you’ll…
Read MorePXT Select™ Assertiveness
In this video, Robin talks about the Assertiveness scale as measured by the PXT Select™ assessment. You’ll learn about the characteristics of individuals and tips for how to work with others who have a different level of intensity. Robin shares an example to illustrate how a person can adjust their style and the ramifications when…
Read MoreReflecting on this past year helps prepare you for the next one
This holiday, I encourage you to look back at all that has happened for you. Recall those wildly successful adventures, the frustrating challenges, and things left undone. Reflecting and appreciating the full range of experiences is an important step to help us move forward in 2018. We need them all in order to grow and…
Read MorePXT SelectTM Judgment
In this video, Robin describes the meaning and application of the Judgment scale as measured on the PXT Select assessment. The Judgment Scale In this video I’m going to be talking about the judgment scale. As in all of these scales by now you know I’m not talking about right or wrong or good or…
Read MoreThose who give, receive
This article was originally printed in the October issue of the Business Journal. We’ve all heard the adage “it is better to give than to receive.” We think of it in the context of helping a child learn the power of being generous instead of being greedy. Turns out that it is very smart business,…
Read MoreHow a spider web tells us to weave what we want and embrace change
On most weekday mornings, the alarm goes off at 5:30. About 15 minutes later, Grace and I head outside for a quick walk. My eyes are blurry and I’m not totally awake, coffee comes later. So the other day when I glanced up and saw this heavy string-like image hanging in front of me, I…
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