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You’ve likely heard it said that the only constant in this life is change and it’s true. Change is inevitable, and the best way to deal with it is to keep a positive mindset. There is nothing fundamentally wrong with change. If there were no changes, there would be no advancement. Behaviorally, we all will…

Our traits make up a significant part of our behavior. We all have multiple traits of various intensity that make up our personality. The way these traits interact with each other lay the basis of who we are. The combination of these traits are referred to as Unique Trait pairs (according to the PDP System),…

“There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of the people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age” -Sophia Loren The base of our behaviors form at birth. Throughout the beginning of our…

Understanding behavior is a key factor for successful meetings. Work Meetings are a regular part of most companies. However, the quality of these meetings can vary substantially. We’ve been to meetings that have gone smoothly, on time, and productive. And yes, we’ve also been to meetings that were nearing on disaster. They might be disorganized,…

Negative conflict drains energy, which is costly to companies, teams and relationships. When conflict is approached in a positive way, conflict can spark innovation, trust and engagement. Workplace conflict CAN be healthy. A conflict is more than just a disagreement. Conflicts are much more significant, and, when ignored, they will continue to fester until they…

The importance of having a workplace strategy. You could be the fastest runner, but without a map you’ll still end up in the middle of nowhere. The same is true when it comes to behavior. You need to have a strategy in place before you start to ensure that every step you take is the…

We seek to revolutionize the way companies operate. 16 years ago, Know Your Talents started with a mission. They recognized the ineffective way most companies managed themselves and sought out a way to change it. At first, they operated as a staffing company with a behavioral component included (which was a big differentiator back then),…

We are proud to now offer an online version of our PDP certification seminar. We understand that our clients are extremely busy building successful companies. Because of this, we have decided to launch an online version of our PDP certification program. Gone are the days of missing a weeks worth of work to travel for…

The Value of Understanding Your Team Regardless of the size of your company and your team, teamwork is more than just working together to get things done, but more about collectively sustaining changes that result in continual achievement! We talk about our ProScan® on the individual basis quite a bit, but this report is an…

Leading with Emotional Intelligence Emotional intelligence and emotional labor are topics that are hardly centralized in discussions of leadership and success. We limit our imaginations of the “leader” to be the type who maintains a stern resolve, one who cannot let their flaws be known. We must be honest- that’s why we keep burning ourselves…