Adaptive Leadership: Aligning Styles to Complement Team Personalities
In the realm of leadership, one size does not fit all. Teams are like ecosystems, composed of individuals with varying temperaments, communication styles, and work preferences. Effective leaders understand that adjusting their leadership style to complement the personalities of their team members can significantly enhance team performance, collaboration, and overall satisfaction. This approach both acknowledges […]
(Remote) Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: 4 Ways to Strengthen Collaboration within your Virtual Teams
I’ve been well acquainted with working remotely for many years. As an analyst (my first position at Omnia), I was able to telecommute a few days a week. (The term “telecommute” tells you just how long ago that was – and how ahead of its time Omnia was in allowing employees to do so.) Years […]
Satisfaction by Design: The Value of Crafting Roles Aligned with Individual Personalities
Have you ever been in a situation where you felt you had to “overcome” your natural personality traits to be successful? For example, a reserved introvert attending a networking event or a cautious, risk-averse person going skydiving. Of course, there can be a sense of exhilaration and accomplishment when you stretch yourself by rising to […]
Agile Teams, Thriving Business: 5 Ways Personality Insights Can Help You Guide Employees Through Change
If these last few years have taught us anything, it’s that change is a constant. I can’t count the number of “new normals” we’ve had to adjust to — then readjust to make way for a newer normal. Even before the year that shall not be named, change has always been a perpetual part of […]
Sparking Innovation: Discovering the Creative Potential in Each Personality
Ingenuity and fresh ideas are essential for growth and progress within a company, and bringing the creative spirit that’s necessary for innovation to life is a team effort. Everyone needs to play a part in contributing to an organization’s advancement and goals to feel invested in bringing them to fruition. Though not everyone has the […]
Beyond Resumes: The Omnia Advantage in Hiring and Onboarding
Hiring a new employee can feel a lot like a guessing game. Sure, you study resumes, conduct interviews, and check references, but it often still feels like you’re taking your chances and hoping for the best. After all, job applicants can (and do) fudge resumes, candidates do their best to say all the right things […]
Decoding the DNA of the Classic Sales Personality
We all have our own image of what a salesperson looks and acts like. Maybe you think of someone in a business suit who wines-and-dines clients at expensive restaurants. Or perhaps someone who frantically runs back and forth between multiple customers, trying to get each of them to commit to a purchase, springs to mind. […]
The Right Word at the Right Time: 5 Ideas to Improve Your Company’s Communications in 2024
We are a week into the new year, and our collective sights are set on making (and sustaining) improvements that will put us on a good footing for 2024. Some people focus on achieving work-life balance, while others resolve to become more productive and organized. But few things can set the right tone for the […]
Looking Back Before Moving Forward: A 2023 Retrospective
In a few short days we’ll embark on the adventure of a new year, looking ahead to new aspirations and new possibilities. But before we close the book on 2023, it’s important to reflect on the year gone by—wins, losses, unexpected detours, and hard-earned achievements. Some of the many benefits of taking the time to […]
Developing the Next Generation of Leaders for Your Business: 4 Steps to Begin Your Succession Planning Process
Succession planning — the process of identifying and developing internal talent to take on future leadership roles within an organization — is often looked at as a lengthy, time-consuming exercise that is only necessary for big corporations and C-suite executives. However, succession planning can be a tremendous benefit for all levels of leadership and for […]
