by Talent Insights | May 21, 2025 | Hiring, Management
DISC is powerful—but here’s what you’re missing without the MAP: DISC shows behavior—but not thinking or motivationThe MAP fills in the gaps by adding personality and career interest insights. Same DISC style, different needsTwo high-S employees may behave the...
by Talent Insights | May 20, 2025 | Hiring, Management
If you love the 16 personality types, here’s why you’ll love going further with the MAP: Personality doesn’t equal job fitKnowing how someone thinks is helpful—but it doesn’t tell you if they’ll succeed in a fast-paced sales role or thrive in structured operations....
by Talent Insights | May 16, 2025 | Hiring, Management
You may already know your four-letter personality type—or use the 16 personality framework to better understand how people think and relate. But when it comes to the workplace, personality alone doesn’t tell the whole story. That’s why we created the MAP — a...
by Talent Insights | Apr 29, 2025 | Management, MAP Theory
Every person approaches work differently. Some bring structure and stability. Others thrive on flexibility and action. Some drive innovation, while others inspire and develop the people around them. Personality insights—especially those drawn from the 16 types based...
by Talent Insights | Nov 10, 2023 | Hiring, Management
In the current labor market, where attracting and retaining talent is more challenging than ever, understanding the core reasons behind employee turnover, and what strategies will promote employee retention, is crucial for HR professionals. A recent SHRM study, "HR...
by Talent Insights | Nov 3, 2023 | Hiring, Management
In 2024, the landscape of employee recruitment stands at an unprecedented crossroads. Amidst a rapidly evolving global economy, finding the right talent has transformed from a mere challenge to a high-stakes strategic endeavor. The relentless war for talent has...
by Julie Moore | Mar 16, 2023 | Management, MAP Theory
Did you know that personality shapes how we think, work, and communicate? According to Myers and Briggs theory, there are 16 distinct personality types, each with its own unique blend of traits arranged in a specific order of cognitive functions. The first trait is...
by Samantha Mackay | Feb 14, 2023 | Management, MAP Theory
Employees aren’t one dimensional. Which is why a single personality assessment rarely reveals the whole picture of the person you’re hiring or managing. Each test gives you a single slice, rather than a complete whole. The Talent Insights MAP™ assessment addresses...
by Samantha Mackay | Feb 1, 2023 | Management, MAP Theory
I'm sure you have firsthand experience of the impact that a manager’s style can have on a team's performance. It's crucial to ensure that the right manager is in the right role for maximum success. There's no one-size-fits-all approach to management. Each style has...
by Kristy Nuckolls | Oct 15, 2018 | Management
“People don’t leave jobs; they leave managers.” You’ve probably heard this statement multiple times, but it’s true. Let’s face it: If your employees don’t like working for you, they probably won’t stay. Or even worse, they’ll stick around long enough to grumble and...
by Kristy Nuckolls | Jul 27, 2018 | Management
Do you believe people are your best asset? If so, what are you doing to keep them? Knowing each employee’s personality, motivators and behaviors — which we measure through the MAP (Multi-Assessment Profile) hiring and management assessment — can help you manage your...
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by Julie Moore | Apr 18, 2018 | Infographics, Management
Every good manager knows that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to leadership. What motivates one team member might drain another, and one employee may enjoy a task that stresses another one out. How you manage and motivate your team depends largely on each...
by Julie Moore | Mar 14, 2018 | Management
Perhaps you are trying to transform a negative company culture. Or maybe you haven’t been consistent with hiring to fit a healthy company culture, so there is inconsistent culture alignment. You might also be dealing with the fallout from employees carrying the...
by Julie Moore | Jul 5, 2016 | Management
There's something powerful about using job assessments in your organization—especially if you can tap into the right information at the right time. Like that one time you hired the candidate who had the stellar interview and you just knew they were going to be a...
by Julie Moore | Mar 18, 2015 | Management
An important concept to understand when taking the StrengthsFinder 2.0 assessment is understanding the difference between a talent and a strength. The organization (Gallup) that created the StrengthsFinder 2.0 assessment defines both: Talent: a natural way of...
by Julie Moore | Mar 11, 2015 | Management
If you have taken the StrengthsFinder 2.0 assessment, you have a Top 5 list. But is this list your Top 5 strengths or talents? What is the difference? Gallup--the organization that created the StrengthsFinder 2.0 assessment--defines both: Talent: a natural way of...
by Julie Moore | Jan 28, 2015 | Management
This is our final post in our series on 4 DISC traits every manager should know. Today, we'll take a look at the High C. If you have a High D, High I or High S on your team, don't miss our previous posts where we looked at the common characteristics of each one. For...
by Julie Moore | Jan 15, 2015 | Management
This post is the third in a series of four. Today we will take a look at the characteristics of the high S's on your team. If you missed it, be sure to familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the high D's and high I's, too! For those highest in...
by Julie Moore | Jan 14, 2015 | Management
This post is the second in a series of four. Today we will take a look at the characteristics of the high I's on your team. If you missed it, be sure to familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the high D's, too! For those highest in the Influence dimension,...
by Julie Moore | Jan 7, 2015 | Management
I say it all the time: People do what makes sense to them. And yet, I meet with manager after manager who can't figure out why their employee is behaving so randomly or illogically. It is not unusual for a new client to say to me that they don't put a lot of stock in...
