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Quiet Individuals are incredible, yet highly misunderstood. Perhaps the most commonly noticed personality trait is Extroversion. In the first few moments of meeting someone, you can usually recognize a high extrovert. They are generally communicative and outspoken, whereas quiet individuals prefer to work things out in their mind before voicing opinions or concerns. Those who…

Interactions between differing personality traits pose potential conflicts. People with extremely varying behavior can be daunting to work with. Everything about them may seem different, from perceptions of the world to communication styles. While it can be challenging to work well together, teams with varied behavior have the potential to deliver incredible results. Let’s look at an…

Teamwork is about achieving results together regardless of your company size or the behavioral traits present. Team members with full trust in each other’s capabilities produce high quality, consistent results. This synergy is encouraged when team members understand the strengths and potential shortcomings of their teammates. A major key to this understanding is the Team Scan…

Recognize blind spots to avoid setbacks and maximize your potential! Each behavioral trait has natural strengths and weaknesses. For example, a decisive nature is perfect in environments where choices must be made swiftly, but can be damaging when others aren’t taken into account. We refer to this potential as a “blind spot” and they may…

Workplace Leadership: Recognizing Potential Pitfalls in Behavior Everyone has strengths and blind spots associated with their traits. When we recognize and leverage them we can operate at our full potential. If ignored, we run the risk of sabotaging ourselves and others around us. Positions of leadership deepen the problem. Far too many managers are unaware…

Communication styles vary with behavior. Respond to conflict positively by understanding communication styles. While conflicts themselves aren’t inherently bad, they can cause damage if not dealt with correctly. The best way to resolve conflict is through clear communication. If possible discuss disagreements before they escalate into conflicts. Both parties should be calm and clear headed…

An engaged workforce is a productive one. Learn to boost employee engagement, productivity, and loyalty. Research shows only 13% of America’s workforce feel engaged at their jobs. This shocking statistic accurately portrays the disconnect between employees and their roles. If employees aren’t engaged, there’s a good chance it’s because their role doesn’t align with their…

Understanding behavior benefits us in all aspects of our life. Not only can we accomplish incredible feats in our career, but in our personal and family lives as well. Behavioral difficulties aren’t isolated to the workplace. Think about the last time you were gathered with family, chances are there were at least a few people…

PDP recently released updates to add value and comprehension to reports and models. At Know Your Talents we strive to spread behavioral understanding and how to utilize this knowledge for success. In a recent update, PDP Global made it even easier to access and customize this information to your industry and business. One newly introduced…

By 2020, 75% of the US workforce will be Millennials. Like every generation, values and motivations change with the times. Today’s young people emphasize things like career path, balance, collaboration, variety, and flexibility. It’s crucial for companies to adapt their leadership and management styles to attract new employees. Unlike older generations, many Millennial’s don’t dream of a…