PXT SelectTM Sociability
In this video, Robin talks about the Sociability scale as measured by the PXT Select assessment. She shares real-life examples of how individuals have put their own systems in place if their work environment is different than their own preference, as well as ideas for how to work effectively with individuals who score low or […]
November 2017 Round Robin
n this month’s Round Robin, Robin was joined by team members Sheryl Chatham and Amee Pant for a full hour of learning and sharing. There was a lively discussion about giving feedback, how asking questions can be an effective way to offer feedback, when to address problems that surface for new employees, how to know […]
Those 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, […]
What To Do When Assessment Results are Different than You Expected
Sometimes assessment results come back with information different than you expected. In this video, Robin offers ways to address this conversation constructively with the candidate as well as how to consider the data in your decision-making. What Should You Do If Assessment Results Are Different Than You Anticipated? Sometimes when we look at assessment results, […]
Guidelines for When to Administer Pre-Hire Assessments
In this video, you’ll hear guidelines to help you decide the best time to insert the assessment into your selection process. You won’t want to do this too early or too late in the process! When Should a Candidate Take An Assessment? I often get asked the question about when a candidate should take the […]
October 2017 Round Robin
In October’s Round Robin, the PXT Select reports are reviewed along with some questions regarding distortion, performance models and percentage match.
Eichert presenter at Insurance Agent Summit
Robin Eichert will be one of 26 invited speakers at this year’s Insurance Agent Summit, held October 23-26, 2017. Eichert is presenting “Taking the Guesswork out of Your Agency’s Next Hire” on the first day of the five-day summit. Other speakers include insurance agency owners, producers, brokers, and thought leaders of the industry. The event […]
Graceful Giving offers opportunity to inspire and be inspired
Inspiration can come in very unlikely packages. My dog, Grace, has influenced me in countless ways over the years. She has persistently nudged me in directions that expand my knowledge and understanding of how to interact and care for her. This journey has taken me places I never even knew existed and it has benefited us […]
September 2017 Round Robin
In September’s Online Workshop, Robin discussed the Everything DiSC Sales Program. This program helps sales representatives learn their own sales approach and also get familiar with the buying styles of their prospects. Even if you aren’t in a typical sales role, “selling” ideas and concepts is something that comes into play all the time. This […]
How 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 […]
