Is Your Leadership Team Ready to Use AI in Talent Decisions?
Your managers are the system.
They hire, give feedback, and decide who gets developed and who gets passed over.
Celebrating Women’s History Month: The Importance of Women in Leadership for Business Growth
Did you know that as of 2023, women occupy less than 30% of all managerial positions across the globe? While this number is gradually improving, it highlights a significant gender gap that remains in leadership.
I Hired the Wrong Person. Now What Do I Do?
Believing you’ve hired the wrong person is one of the most uncomfortable realizations a leader can face. It brings frustration, self-doubt, guilt, and often a heavy sense of responsibility.
Stop Winging It! How to Build Careers and Loyalty in a Changing Workplace
Real development requires clarity, structure, and purpose. And it matters more than ever.
What Shortbread Cookies Can Teach Us About Building Thriving Teams
Talent strategy in small and mid-sized businesses reminds me of my favorite holiday shortbread cookies. On the surface, they’re simple and easy to make.
Hiring Strategies for 2026: The Human Side of Tech-Driven Hiring
2026 is shaping up to be a paradox for hiring. There are fewer job postings overall and intense competition for specialized talent.
Level Up Your Leadership this Boss’s Day – No Greeting Card Required
As National Boss’s Day approaches on October 16th, it’s time for an honest conversation about leadership.
From Summer Slump to Year-End Surge: Re-Engagement Strategies That Drive Results
Q4 is looming and for most of us, the end of the financial year is drawing near. Employee engagement isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s a business imperative.
From Struggle to Strength: Building Resilience in Leadership and Life
Resilience. It’s one of those words we hear often in leadership books, motivational talks, and those late-night conversations about experiences with life’s curveballs. But it often remains abstract until we’re forced to live it.
Stop Losing Your Top Talent: Why Employee Development is Your Best Retention Strategy and 6 Steps to Get it Right
Let’s dive into why employee development is the linchpin of employee retention, how it directly impacts your bottom line, and the steps you can take to build a team that stays, grows, and thrives.
A Leader’s Guide to Motivating – 5 Things to Consider for Motivating Individuals to Succeed
Motivation is defined as the general desire or willingness of someone to do something. That begs the question, can you really motivate someone else to do something?
Soft Skills for Strong Leadership: If You’re Still Saying, “My Way or the Highway,” You’re Driving Solo
Let’s get real for a minute: in today’s workplace, technical chops and a compelling business model aren’t enough to lead effectively—especially if you’re running a small or mid-sized business where every relationship counts.
Cultivating Sustainable Teams Through Personality Insights
Did you know that remote workers can reduce their carbon footprint by up to 54% compared to their in-office counterparts?
Reflecting on 40 Years of Behavioral Assessment Innovation with Omnia
As Omnia celebrates its 40th anniversary this March, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the journey and the incredible team that has brought the company to this milestone.
Who is Omnia? Celebrating 40 years of Industry Leadership in Workforce Assessments
This March, The Omnia Group will celebrate 40 years as an industry leader at the forefront of behavioral analysis in the workplace. Our mission is to help small and mid-sized businesses like yours build effective, high-performing teams across all industries. Our flagship product, the Omnia Assessment, was launched in 1985. It is a scientifically validated […]
Unlocking the Power of Employee Development: Measuring ROI and Boosting Retention
As a business leader, you’ve likely heard or even said yourself, “Our employees are our greatest asset” countless times. But how many companies truly invest in their people?
Festive Feasts and Personality Treats: Recipes and Tips for a Harmonious Holiday
Enjoy these recipes and the holiday season, and remember the importance of understanding and appreciating our unique personality traits.
From Conflict to Collaboration: Tailored Strategies for Stronger Teams
What can leaders do to address team conflict head on and transform it into greater team collaboration?
Career Co-Pilots: Leading Employees to Chart a Path to their Own Development
Did you know that companies investing in employee development report a 34% higher retention rate? In today’s competitive job market, empowering employees to take charge of their career development is not just a nice-to-have but a critical business strategy. It takes two. Just as a pilot and co-pilot work together to navigate a plane to […]
Employee Development: The Key to Successful Succession Planning
Your company’s biggest asset is your people. They bring your products and services to life every day for your clients. The best performers move on quickly if they don’t see opportunities to grow and advance. Unfortunately, when they transition to a new position or, even worse, leave your company altogether, they leave a hole that’s […]
From Day One to Long-Term Success: 5 Onboarding Tips that Boost New Employee Productivity and Retention
The Importance of Onboarding. Are your new hires feeling more like deer in the headlights than welcomed team members? You’re not alone. Onboarding new hires is tough! It requires advanced planning and buy-in from multiple players on your staff. But when they get it right, it pays off. In a report commissioned by Glassdoor, the […]
Effective Conflict Resolution: A Leader’s Guide
Conflict management is a crucial skill for leaders, as conflicts are inevitable in any high-performing team. However, conflict is not inherently negative; it can be a catalyst for growth and improvement. This guide offers a structured approach to understanding, managing, and resolving conflicts within your team, ultimately fostering a more productive and harmonious work environment. […]
A Call for Revolutionary Leadership in Today’s Context
This article is a repost from July 2022 with updated content reflecting current examples. For the month of July, our Omnia team typically spotlights attention on the traits of leadership in honor of the celebration of the birth of our American nation. The first blog in July of 2022 covered the personality traits of our […]
Building High-Performing Teams: Enhancing Communication and Collaboration with Personality Awareness
Effective communication is the backbone of successful team collaboration. With diverse teams, understanding and leveraging different personality types can significantly enhance how we communicate and work together. In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of open communication channels, the role of personality in communication, and practical steps to improve team dynamics and collaboration. Understanding Open […]
Personalized Wellness: Tailoring Healthy Habits to Your Unique Traits
Healthy habits are the cornerstone of a thriving life, influencing everything from our physical strength to mental resilience. We all know how important it is to develop and commit to a healthy lifestyle. And yet despite our best intentions, many of us struggle to maintain healthy habits over the long term. We might start strong […]
Tech and Temperament: Exploring Personality Dynamics and Their Role in Workplace Innovation
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, technology plays a critical role in driving innovation and shaping the future of work. Amidst the rush to adopt the latest tools and platforms, one crucial factor often overlooked is the influence of personality dynamics on how individuals embrace and engage with new technologies. Understanding these dynamics is essential for […]
Achieving Leadership Mastery with Omnia: A Journey to the Heart of Effective Leadership
Effective leaders excel at inspiring and guiding their team to achieve common goals that ultimately create successful and sustaining businesses. The best leaders capture the hearts and minds of their people, building a culture of engaged and thriving performers. This is the magic of great leadership. Celebrating our 39th anniversary this month, The Omnia Group […]
Flipping the Script: Thriving in Sales with Unconventional Traits
Through nearly four decades and thousands of assessments, Omnia has researched and validated the characteristics that define the quintessential sales personality. Personally, I have a passion for helping professionals who don’t have these traditional traits consider which sales roles would fit them best. I also agree with Daniel Pink when he says we are all […]
Solving the Employee Engagement Puzzle: 6 Ways to Redefine Employee Engagement with Holistic HR Solutions
Only one-third of your employees are engaged, according to Gallup’s employee engagement indicator. Employee engagement has remained a critical trend, and as we begin 2024, organizations are realizing they must prioritize employee experience. Our partner PuzzleHR aims to revolutionize the employee experience. Offering a comprehensive suite of custom HR solutions, from Managed HR to Talent […]
A Commitment to Community – Reflecting on a Year of Giving Back and Gaining in Return
In early 2023, our team at Omnia revisited and refreshed our company values. I remember well the conversations we had about specific word choices, and the one that stands out to me most was our conversation around our value of Commitment and Unequivocal Excellence. It was in this value that we intentionally stated that We […]
Leading with CARE: Elevating Employee Engagement in Your Credit Union
This article was written for readers of our partner publication CUInsight. It received such a positive reaction, we decided to share it with our weekly blog audience. We hope you find it helpful as well. Have you heard about mouse jigglers? I discovered them during a recent lunch with a colleague dedicated to enhancing employee […]
The Perils of Horrible Leadership: Spooky Leadership Tales for Halloween
As Halloween approaches and we revel in the atmosphere of eerie ghouls and goblins, it’s a perfect time to delve into a spine-chilling narrative that’s not rooted in the supernatural but is all too real: the perils of horrible leadership. Just as we fear monsters under our beds and ghosts in the attic, the horrors […]
The Power of Company Culture: A Glimpse Inside One Bank’s Success Story
In the hustle and bustle of running a company, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day operations and lose sight of something that might seem intangible but holds immense power: your company culture. You might think culture is just a buzzword or something that only big corporations or the HR Department worries about. […]
The Mindful Leadership Paradox: How Being Soft Can Make You Strong
Raise your hand if you remember the iconic tagline “Softer Side of Sears,” or let’s start with, raise your hand if you even remember Sears Department Store. Now that I have dated myself, let’s get into why I embarked on this path and the concept of the softer side of leading, also known as Mindful […]
The Mindful Leader’s Edge: Introducing the Path to Mindfulness
Can you believe it’s already time to bid farewell to the dog days of summer? Let’s cross our fingers and hope the scorching heat wave bids us adieu too. In the bustling business world, summer vacations have wrapped up, the kids are back in school, and we find ourselves staring down the final months of […]
Accountable Inspiration: Striking the Perfect Leadership Balance for Success
The term “leader” often brings a charismatic and inspiring figure to mind, while “manager” might suggest a more structured, results-driven role. Leaders and managers are integral roles to the success of an organization, but striking the right balance between the two is a delicate task. The balance involves adjusting your leadership style accordingly and promoting […]
Unleashing Potential: 5 Steps for Onboarding New Employees to Ensure Long-Term Success
Picture this: you’ve just gone through a long recruiting process and found the perfect individual who is talented and possesses all the skills and potential to contribute significantly to your organization. Now the question arises, how do you ensure that this fresh talent is seamlessly integrated into your team, fits into your culture right away, […]
National Clean Your Room Day: How Personality Traits Affect Your Cleaning Style
Yes, that’s right; we are going to talk about cleaning your room and personality in this blog. May 10th is National Clean Your Room Day, a day dedicated to the idea that a clean and tidy living space leads to improved mental clarity and overall well-being. While this may seem like a trivial holiday — […]
How to Recognize and Address Employee Burnout
April 7th is World Health Day, and 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of its sponsor, The World Health Organization (WHO). This year’s theme is “Health for All.” Each year World Health Day brings us together to focus on global health issues and the rise of diseases caused by increased air pollution, lack of health care […]
The Omnia Group Celebrates its 38th Year by Partnering with Habitat for Humanity
March 2023 marks The Omnia Group’s 38th anniversary and our 38th year calling Tampa Bay our home. Those who live here know what a special, vibrant community the Tampa Bay area is. We always welcome opportunities to thank our neighbors for making this area so special by giving back in some way. During the pandemic, […]
Quiet Quitting — A Viral Reaction to an Age-Old Problem or the Real Deal?
Even if you’re not an active TikTok user, it’s likely you’ve heard the term Quiet Quitting. The phenomenon has been the subject of news segments, articles, and a popular speaking topic on the conference circuit. You can even find enough t-shirt options on Etsy to build an entire wardrobe out of quiet quitting wear while […]
The 3 Barriers to Listening and 5 Tips for Becoming an Effective Listener.
I know you can hear me, but are you listening? People get my name wrong a lot. I’ve often remarked to friends that it’s like being part of a social experiment every day of my life. Admittedly, Keather is a unique name. I’ve never met another Keather, and I’ve never met anyone who has. I […]
Want to Know What’s New in Employee Engagement and Motivation? 5 Trends You Need to Pay Attention to in 2023
Workplace trends and buzzwords may have you thinking that 2023 will be all about the word quiet. I mean really – how much more can we take? Everywhere we look there are LinkedIn posts, Tik Tok videos and articles about quiet quitting, quiet firing and quiet hiring. In a world where employee engagement is at […]
Leveraging Talent Within – How to Get Started with an Internal Mobility Strategy
Each year, The Omnia Group surveys leaders in small and mid-sized businesses across all industries to identify top talent trends and the strategies organizations are using to address them. Our current survey closes on December 31st, and we’re excited to publish the results in early 2023. If you haven’t already, please take a moment to […]
Sales Hiring Horror Stories – How to Avoid the Starring Role in a Sales Hiring Horror Flick
Speaking to a group of sales executives a few months ago, I posed this question to the room –“how many of you have made a bad hiring decision?” Every single person in the room raised their hand. If you’ve hired people for any length of time, you are bound to have made at least one […]
There’s No Crying in Sales
Even if you’ve never seen the movie A League of Their Own, it’s likely you’re familiar with the scene where Tom Hanks loses his temper and famously rants, “There’s no crying in baseball!” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M8szlSa-8o. As a sales leader, I’m sure you’ve had a similar feeling and fought back that same sort of emotional reaction when one […]
The Mid-Year Review: Supporting Employee Wellness
Your employees need guidance, encouragement, and feedback to perform at a high level. And as a leader, it’s your job to make sure your team members get those things consistently. One way you can deliver those essentials is through a mid-year review. Done well, the mid-year review is a low-stress meeting that provides clarity, renews […]
Leading Gladiators to Victory: Using Assessments for Effective Sales Leadership
BK, one of my favorite sales leaders of all time, got it right most of the time. Bob is his real first name, but he always referred to himself as BK, and he always used my nickname, Ketch. Right off the bat, he was personal. BK was an amazing coach, motivator, problem solver, firefighter, and […]
9 Tips to Manage Conflict on a Team
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if everyone on your team got along all of the time? Unfortunately, that’s not reality. When you bring people with diverse perspectives together (which is an overall positive thing), conflict is inevitable. Differences of opinion and personality clashes can quickly escalate, disrupting productivity and eroding morale. That means you need to […]
The Winning Lineup: Using Benchmarking and Assessments to Build a Strong Team
I am a natural enthusiast. Anytime I get caught up in something, I go deep and sideways looking for additional information, original context, and fun facts. As Spring rolls around, my enthusiasm for March Madness kicks in. And this got me going down a path of wanting to know the origin of the term “First […]
How Recruiting Is Like March Madness (No Matter What Month It Is!)
It may not seem like a college basketball tournament and your hiring process have a whole lot in common. But, think about it. Both scenarios start with a large pool of potential winners who go through a series of competitive rounds to narrow the field. In the end, one team (candidate) comes out on top […]
5 Ways to Bring out the Best in Your People – Show Them You Care!
Turn on the evening news, read the latest AP wire, or open your Apple News notification and you’re likely to come across someone talking about The Great Resignation. Most likely, as a leader, you’ve had it happen to you and are desperately trying to fill empty seats while struggling to serve your clients with a […]
Creating a Personal Learning Plan: An intentional path to accomplishing your goals
At the start of any new year, I like to do self-reflection on the year that’s passed and think about what I want to accomplish in the coming year. I’m not big on setting New Year’s resolutions, but I do like setting intentions for the year. With those intentions there are always goals that I […]
Top 13 Actions of Successful Leaders
Whether you’re a front-line manager or a top executive, you have a profound responsibility to your people, your organization, and yourself. Your words and actions can make or break the success of your team, company, and career. Fortunately, you can benefit from the wisdom of the many influential leaders who have come before you. So […]
Seasoned Leader, New Team: 6 Surefire Strategies for Success
The turkey is carved, and you’re about to take your first decadent bite of apple sausage stuffing when your uncle asks, “So, how’s the job going?” All of a sudden, fork in midair, you feel a pit in your stomach and forget about the 4 glorious days off ahead of you. You inform Uncle Dale […]
Hiring doesn’t have to be scary
Let’s set the scene. There you are, waiting. As a figure approaches, you notice a too-wide smile that doesn’t reach their eyes. They’re impeccably dressed, but it doesn’t feel genuine. There’s a secret here. What could it be? They continue toward you, hand extended. Smile pasted on. You’re filled with hesitation and a tingle of […]
Five Important Soft Skills They Don’t Teach in School
Whether you’re striving to succeed as a leader, a long-term individual contributor, or are just beginning your career, you want to succeed. Whether you’ve completed formal education at a university, technical school, or earned certifications, the truth remains formal education has its limits. Hard skills are essential, but they’re not all you need to succeed. […]
What Employers can do to optimize each phase of The Employee Lifecycle
This article is the last in a series of blogs our Omnia Team has written about The Employee Lifecycle. I’m honored to wrap up the series with this focus on what employers can do. I often say the employee lifecycle is an equal opportunity and dual ownership experience. The employee owns their part in what […]
How to Optimize the Employee Lifecycle from Hiring Through Retirement
Your employees are the lifeblood of your business, and your operation would grind to a financially devastating halt without them. To keep your firm stocked with top talent, treat your workforce as your most important asset – because it is. But the royal treatment needs to happen more than once; it’s ongoing throughout the entire […]
Getting Work Done Through Others: The Power of Delegating
As a leader, you have a lot of responsibility on your shoulders. And the truth is, you can’t do it all, even if you want to. That’s why you have a team. To be a successful leader who constantly looks for ways to innovate and grow your business, you have to increase capacity. Yours and […]
How to Earn Your Positive Team Dynamics Merit Badge
Camp Omnia is our little way of paying homage to summer rituals while we continue adulting. In this week’s blog, and as part of our Camp Omnia series, we’re going to earn our Positive Team Dynamics badge. Even if they are working from home, completing most of their activities independently, your employees don’t generally work in […]
CareerMaze – The key to finding a successful career path that aligns with your strengths
From the time children are old enough to speak in sentences, adults start asking what they want to be when they grow up. That pressure builds fast! Typically, the answers begin with princess, firefighter, dinosaur expert, dancer, and evolve to nurse, doctor, lawyer. I don’t think I’ve ever heard a child say they want to […]
Personality Spotlight: The Visionary
The ultimate success of your organization depends on the value and service you bring to the market every day. Most of that value is distinguished by the strength of your product and services – and to deliver on that consistently, you need all your people firing on all cylinders. As leaders and business owners, we […]
Cultivating Your Sales Talent
When your company hits its sales goals, profitability and morale run high. Life at your organization is good, and employees across the firm are optimistic for the future. Success like this doesn’t just happen by accident. It occurs through hiring and developing a top-notch sales team. It happens when you have the right salespeople in […]
Bloom Where You’re Planted? Strive for advancement? Tips for successfully advancing throughout your career.
For my career and my life, I would have to say that both approaches have served me well. As a brand-new salesperson, I had the gall to tell my first sales manager that I expected to spend 5 years being the most successful salesperson I could be and then I would move up to management. […]
It’s Not About Setting Goals – Building an Inclusive Culture Drives Results
There is a change in the air, and it is a much-needed change. According to CNN Money, the millennial and Gen Z generations are the most diverse in history. Only 56% of millennials are white, while the baby boomer generation had a whopping 72%. Now is the time to embrace diversity and start making those […]
Keeping Spirits Bright when Times are Tough – How are you doing?
Throughout the challenges this year, the front-line managers have shouldered the burden of carrying out and communicating the tough decisions businesses have made to stay afloat. We’ve had to make difficult decisions about layoffs, furloughs, and reduced hours. Leaders need to conserve energy and take care of themselves.
Why courage may be the most critical sales quality we need today
Certain traits elevate a salesperson’s success. Through years of conducting personality assessments, The Omnia Group’s data points to 17 distinct types of salespeople made up of various personality traits. Given today’s environment, though, one characteristic stands out above all others, and that’s courage. Sales has never been an easy job, and I think it is […]
Coaching Sales Professionals to be Extraordinary
Fifty-five percent of the people making their living in sales do not have the right skills to be successful. Let that number sink in … over half need more coaching. How many are on your sales team? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 14.3 million people are working in sales and related […]
The 4th Quarter Push – Why Personality Traits Matter More Than Ever
Fourth-quarter has always been a huge push for sales teams to finish strong while helping clients spend the year-end budget. This 4th quarter is more critical to the success of so many businesses than we’ve ever seen. It could make or break them. Focusing your team on doing what they do best will make a […]
Three Components for Successful Modern Team Building
Businesses are about people working in a collection of teams to deliver on your company’s promise. Your people make up the soul of your company. Team building unifies people, making them an unstoppable force. Companies with robust team building programs perform better and have a brighter future than those that do not. Organizations “with a […]
Leading During Uncertainty
So – it’s August. And usually, in August, about 56 million kids in the US go to elementary, middle, or high school, and the majority of them leave home to do so. But these are not usual times. Instead of the typical hustle and bustle and excitement of the back-to-school season, parents everywhere face difficult […]
Pump Up Your Coaching Program with Employee Assessments
As a leader, you’re invested in the growth and development of your team. You know that properly coached employees can achieve your company’s lofty goals and be more engaged while doing so. But — did you know that your coaching efforts could fall flat if you don’t have the right insight about your team members? […]
Stepping up Your Communication Game in Uncertain Times
During times of crisis or uncertainty, your employees count on your empathy and ability to help them cope with current events and ultimately get through to a brighter tomorrow. Unsupported team members are at high-risk for being unmotivated, withdrawn, on edge, or even physically absent. On the flip side, a well-guided team will unify, adapt, […]
How to Use Collaboration Tools to Boost Company Culture When Working Remotely
Working in remote teams has become the “new normal” of business life today. Some companies were already transitioning to work from home or partial remote roles; however, many have been forced to embrace remote work recently. Remotely distributed teams require organizations to leverage their workforce effectively and bring the most talented and knowledgeable people together […]
4 Tips for Managing Remote Workers
Although some organizations have been managing remote workers for many years, a vast number of companies have been thrown into it recently—without much time for consideration of how this changes management practices. Managing remote workers’ unique challenges is not always immediately evident, which many companies are now learning the hard way. Luckily, there are resources […]
Micromanaging Your Employees – Why it’s Bad and How to Stop
Knowing how much supervision to give an employee can be difficult. If you provide too little oversight and guidance, people could end up feeling lost, unsupported, and unproductive. On the other hand, if you provide too MUCH direction, you could end up micromanaging your team, which often makes people resentful and resistant. The Effects of […]
Should You Use Social Media Screening in Your Hiring Process?
With an estimated 2.65 billion people using social media worldwide in 2018, the odds are good that anyone applying for a position at your organization has at least one social media profile. In fact, they probably have more than one, since the average person today has over eight accounts, more than double the average number […]
The 7 Soft Skills You Need to Be Successful
You may be a computer whiz, a scientific genius, or a master of mathematical theories. However, to be successful, you need more than just expertise in your given specialty. In fact, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employees (NACE), when participating employers were asked to name the attributes they seek in candidates, they […]
