The Wright Moment: Recent Episodes
George Wright
Like most ways of being, introversion or extroversion (properly, extraversion) is not absolute. Yet people tend to form an identity around this label, ostracizing the other for being too outgoing in the case of extroverts, or too quiet in the case of introverts.
Hiring is the most important thing you will ever do in your organization. Hiring the right people is not only essential to keeping costs down, it's also key to building the kind of team, the kind of culture, and the kind of company you desire.
If you want a successful company, you have to hire success-minded people.
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Personality type vs personality traits a. Example: introversion and extroversion b. The importance of this difference in selection
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Mistakes and Reactions vs Reponses to mistakes a. What are mistakes? b. Reaction vs. response - Mind the gap! c. Implications for managers d. Implications for all of us
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What I'm reading now… a. WHEN - The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel Pink
The Wright Moment - 1 - 2018
Happy New Year – 2018
Overview of the WM:
Bringing together ideas from our 3 companies:
WrightOne: Issues around selection - Identifying potential - Improving Performance
Wright2U: Issues around training and development - Developing better leadership skills - Developing individual potential through skill development
Wright4u: Issues around Coaching - Understanding and capitalizing on strengths and capabilities - Understanding limitations and what we can do to improve and/or mitigate these
Thoughts from the NCAA National Championship Game – Alabama vs Georgia