Books on leadership proliferate. As does research and speculation on the characteristics or traits one requires to be a great leader The Range of Traits The problem is, which set of traits predicts leadership success? One book advises humility and compassion; another strength and decisiveness; another courage and directiveness; another empowerment. The list of traits … Read More
Leadership development
Revealing Deeper Truths
The Case for Discovering “Deeper Truths” It almost goes without saying that hiring the right person for the right job makes a huge difference to the success of an organization. Removing people from roles for which they are not suited has an equal if not greater value. But it is not always easy at first … Read More
The Catch 22 of a Mid-Level Sales Manager
One of the fascinating aspects of corporate psychology is knowing that an attribute that makes someone great at one job can impair them in another. For example, at Psynet Group we are proud to be associated with a healthcare company that is so efficient that they deliver great services at lower costs while still providing … Read More
How People Are Reacting to Fear of Job Loss – What Leaders Should Do
New research from Glassdoor published by HR Grapevine found that over half (53%) of employees are afraid of losing their jobs in the near future due to Covid-19. According to the research, 56% would rather take a lower salary, 68% would rather forgo a pay rise, and 71% would rather skip a bonus compared to … Read More
2020 (And the Death of Organizational Goal Setting)
Believe it or not, there was a time when the economy was predictable. Now it’s more of a distant relic than a familiar memory. Market crashes and corrections were the exceptions at the time, while repetition of tried-and-true business theories was the norm (think Malcolm Gladwell’s 10,000 hour rule). As a result, strategic planning and … Read More
Imposter Syndrome Doesn’t Have to Kill Your Career
(Lesson 5 From 1,000 Assessments) –I sat across from one of the most successful people I have ever met and watched his eyes well up with tears. I had just told him that his assessment revealed that he perceived himself as an imposter. After a few moments of silence, he revealed that he’s been waiting … Read More
The Real Life “Wendys”: Our Experience with Coaching and Finance (Part 2)
In part one we responded to the HFMWeek statements on the prevalence of coaches in the financial service industry and their take on the unique traits of financial service professionals. This section we will talk about why financial services can be such a difficult career despite the high salaries. Downside of the Profession HFMWeek Expert … Read More
The Real Life “Wendys”: Our Experience with Coaching and Finance (Part 1)
Approximately 5 years ago, Psynet Group started working with financial service companies including private equity, banks, and hedge funds. We continue to get an education from these clients as we add value, and find them to be as interesting and fun as they are challenging. When we began this work, we had no idea that … Read More
Elliott Jaques Was an “Envisionary”
(Lesson 4 From 1,000 Assessments) Dr. Jaques was a Canadian thinker, psychoanalyst, and management consultant who is best known for developing many of the original ideas used in the classification of corporate culture. One major concept centers on his belief that individuals reach a certain professional level based almost exclusively on their ability to cognitively … Read More