Talent Pipeline + Leadership Ecosystem: Why You Need Both

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Talent Pipeline + Leadership Ecosystem: Why You Need Both
For years, organizations have invested heavily in building strong talent pipelines, and rightly so. Succession planning matters. Identifying high-potentials is crucial. The right leadership assessment approach can move the needle with both of these pipeline development tasks.  Without clear visibility into who is ready now, who is ready soon, and where capability gaps exist, leadership continuity becomes reactive instead of strategic. A well-designed talent pipeline reduces risk, protects institutional knowledge, and... Read More

What The Peace Walk Can Teach Us About Leadership 

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What The Peace Walk Can Teach Us About Leadership 
Recently, a group of Buddhist monks walking a peace pilgrimage across the United States passed through Greensboro, where Table Mountain Consulting Group is headquartered.  They moved quietly through the city. No stage. No amplification. Just steady, deliberate steps.  And yet, their presence had a powerful effect. People came out to watch. To hand them flowers and small gifts. To stand silently... Read More

The Leadership Reset: Why January Is About Clarity, Not Just Goal Setting

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The Leadership Reset: Why January Is About Clarity, Not Just Goal Setting
January has a particular kind of energy. There is optimism, pressure, and a quiet urgency all wrapped together. Leaders are expected to begin the year with vision, momentum, and a clear plan forward. Goals are set. Dashboards are reviewed. Initiatives are launched. And yet, for many leaders, January does not feel energizing. It feels heavy. That heaviness is not a... Read More

5 Questions Leaders Should Ask Before Choosing a Personality Assessment 

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5 Questions Leaders Should Ask Before Choosing a Personality Assessment 
Personality assessments are everywhere in today’s workplace: used for hiring, leadership development, team effectiveness, and coaching. But not all assessments are created equal, and choosing the wrong one can lead to oversimplification, misinterpretation, or even unintended harm.  Before adopting a personality assessment, leaders should pause and ask these five critical questions:  What decisions will this assessment inform? Is it being used for development, selection, team... Read More

The Scientific Foundations of the WorkPlace Big Five Profile®: A Research-Based Framework for Understanding Workplace Behavior

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The Scientific Foundations of the WorkPlace Big Five Profile®: A Research-Based Framework for Understanding Workplace Behavior
Introduction  Organizations today require assessment tools that combine scientific rigor with practical relevance. The WorkPlace Big Five Profile® meets this need by translating the most empirically validated model of personality—the Five-Factor Model (FFM), commonly known as the Big Five—into a framework designed specifically for workplace applications.  This article outlines the research behind the Five-Factor Model, reviews the major contributors who... Read More