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#14: Unveiling the Impact: How Workplace Assessments Drive Personal and Professional Growth

Season 1, Ep. 14
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Welcome back to another episode of "Stepping into your Leadership"! I'm your host, Christine Courtney, and today we have a very special guest joining us, Greg Shamie. We're diving into the world of workplace-based assessments and exploring why they're becoming increasingly popular in organizations. In this episode, we'll provide an overview of these assessments and discuss the benefits of using them. In future episodes, we'll take a deep dive into specific assessments like Social Styles and Versatility, Working Genius, Myers Briggs, Disc, via strengths finders, and positive intelligence. These assessments have been around for over 50 years and are rooted in social science research. They offer valuable insights into individual strengths, areas for improvement, and overall self-awareness. By using these assessments, we can enhance social and emotional intelligence, foster collaboration, and improve productivity. So if you're curious about workplace-based assessments or considering implementing them in your organization, stay tuned for some valuable insights and engaging discussions. Let's step into the power of assessments together!

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