Coaching for Leaders 371: Get Smart About Assessments, with Ken Nowack
Sep 17, 2018
Ken Nowack, a licensed psychologist and President of Envisia Learning, dives into the world of assessments in leadership. He categorizes assessments into three types: personality tools, skills, and interests. Ken highlights the importance of selecting the right assessment for individual growth and team dynamics. He also discusses the evolution of personality assessments and critiques popular tools, emphasizing alignment with personal values for effective career paths. Listeners gain practical insights on unlocking their potential through tailored assessments.
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Assessments Reveal Blind Spots
- We are generally inaccurate in assessing our own strengths and blind spots.
- Assessments provide objective data that can illuminate areas for personal development.
Personality & Style Assessments
- The first leg of the assessment stool is personality and style-based tools.
- These tools help individuals understand themselves and others to improve interactions and communication.
Big Five Personality Validity
- Rigorous personality inventories, like those based on the Big Five model, have strong reliability and validity.
- These inventories are useful in personnel selection and predicting job performance.
