The office is full of sociopaths, believe it or not. You probably rub shoulders with one at work everyday. You might even be working closely with this person unsuspectingly. Before you start to dread the idea of working with a sociopath its good to understand what they are and what they aren't. Sociopaths at work [...]
How to deal with a sociopath at work Sociopaths are definitely in your workplace right now. They have invaded every profession, industry, and sector. There is a good chance that you are working with one now. If you have already identified someone who may be a sociopath, you are dealing with someone who might cause [...]
How to spot a sociopath at work from Thomas Arthur How to spot a sociopath Learning how to spot a sociopath can be one of the most effective ways to defend yourself or your organization from harm. Any executive should spend some time learning about sociopaths because they can easily fall victim to one. [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Austin, Texas (April 6, 2016) - A Midwest regional bank has hired ThinkPlanLaunch to screen job applicants with its DNA® 25 Competencies assessment, which measures twenty-five personal skills affecting workplace performance. The assessment will allow the bank to hire the right people with increased accuracy. The bank previously used a similar assessment to screen applicants, but it wasn't working. According to Steven Fies, President [...]
How to protect yourself from your weakness in the office Knowing what you really want in life, who you want to be, or how you want others to perceive you are important things to consider. It might seem like a given that we know this. Who hasn’t daydreamed about what they want. The truth is, [...]
How to deal with difficult employees Practically every manager has dealt with having one or more difficult employees on the team. Handling the problems created by difficult people is no fun task. Problematic employees can create a negative working environment. Also, the behavior of one bad apple can spread to the rest of the crew [...]
Intrinsic Motivation and Driving Forces Intrinsic motivation is the primary internal force that causes a person to act. It's at the core of a person's thoughts, decisions, and actions. Understanding intrinsic motivation is critical to maximizing your own productivity. Furthermore, understanding the intrinsic motivation of others is crucial to motivating and leading people. We used to refer to intrinsic motivation [...]
