In this episode of the TRAITS podcast, Mark interviews Ralph Kison, a consultant and executive coach, to explore the importance of self-awareness and understanding one's hardwiring in achieving personal and organizational success. Ralph shares his insights on how psychometric tools like TRAITS can help diagnose and develop individuals' strengths, leading to more effective team placements and better overall performance. They discuss practical strategies for increasing self-awareness, recognizing blind spots, and aligning personal traits with job roles to create thriving work environments. Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro to episode 1:32 - Who is Ralph Kison? “I help make people better” 3:10 - Leaders need to know who they are 4:17 - The value of objective tools 11:04 - The gap between our hard wiring and what we find ourselves doing in work 14:05 - The plant analogy 18:43 - Self-awareness = An ability to better understand what is screaming at others around us 23:00 - What are the benefits to our company? 26:26 - What can change un unhealthy culture: A teaser 29:50 - The value of objective assessment for optimal organizational performance Resources & Links Discover The 5 Hiring Mistakes That Are Crippling Your Company Download The Guide Now! Guest Links kison.com growththroughlearning.com linkedin.com/in/ralphkison/ Please reference the TRAITS podcast and Ralph will respond to your inquiry Connect with TRAITS: 🔗 Connect with us on LinkedIn 📸 Follow us on Instagram 📰 Read our BLOG 📩 Sign up to our Newsletter

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