S1 | E15 Scott Hays on Wrestling Shoplifters Behavioral Assessments & Optimizing Talent in Business

The Real West Michigan

What if you could transform your leadership style and revolutionize your team's productivity with just a few simple insights? Join us as we chat with Scott Hays from Synergistic Systems, who shares his remarkable journey from aspiring police officer to becoming an influential leader in behavioral testing for human resources. Scott's path, winding through private security, substitute teaching, and coaching high school wrestling, offers a treasure trove of lessons that have shaped his unique approach to leadership and employee engagement.
In this episode, we uncover the secrets behind improving company culture and employee retention through the innovative Predictive Index (PI). Scott delves into how understanding employees' behavioral profiles can help leaders tailor their management styles, leading to higher job satisfaction and lower turnover rates. We also explore the impact of the Great Resignation, emphasizing the shift from the golden rule of management to the more personalized platinum rule. Learn how these strategies can create a more cohesive, motivated, and high-performing team environment.
Get ready to demystify the Predictive Index assessment and its role in optimizing both company culture and individual performance. Scott breaks down the nuances of PI, comparing it to other assessments like DISC and Myers-Briggs, and highlights its unique free choice stimulus response approach. From understanding behavioral differences to leveraging AI for better hiring practices, this episode is packed with invaluable insights. Plus, hear heartwarming success stories from various industries and discover the joy of fostering professional connections through networking. This is an episode you won't want to miss!
Five Takeaways for Listeners:

1. The Importance of Self-Awareness in Leadership:
   • Scott emphasizes how understanding your own behavioral patterns and those of your team members can significantly enhance leadership effectiveness. Self-awareness is the foundation of empathetic and adaptive leadership.
2. Hiring the Right Fit:
   • The significance of using behavioral assessments in the hiring process to ensure the right fit for both the role and the company culture. This approach reduces turnover and increases employee satisfaction and productivity.
3. Tailoring Management Styles:
   • Adapting your management style to meet the needs of individual team members can lead to a more engaged and motivated workforce. The platinum rule—treat others as they need to be treated—is a game-changer in modern leadership.
4. Creating a Culture of Openness and Trust:
   • Sharing behavioral patterns within an organization fosters a culture o

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1. Journey to Leadership Through Challenges (00:00:00)

2. Improving Company Culture and Retention (00:11:29)

3. Predictive Index Assessment and Interpretation (00:15:37)

4. Understanding Behavioral Differences for Success (00:24:16)

5. Optimizing Company Culture and Performance (00:29:39)

6. Utilizing Behavioral Assessments for Hiring (00:36:41)

7. Fostering Connections Through Networking (00:45:04)