It’s been awhile since we’ve done a Take Five, where we get to know the Psychological Associates team a bit better. Today, let’s chat with Front Desk Agent Max Nutter. Max is the newest member of our team, and he’s already making an impact: Visitors frequently comment on how warm and professional he is. Take…
Dr. Patricia Bagsby, Psychological Associates’ Vice President of Organizational Consulting, has been named one of Workforce Magazine’s 2019 Game Changers. The Workforce Game Changer Awards recognize high-potential young leaders who are transforming the HR industry. This diverse, under-40 group includes some of the best HR practitioners and strategists. Winners are committed to innovating the HR…
It’s time for another installment of our Q4 Leadership Library, where our consultants review leadership books. This month, Vice President of Organizational Consulting Dr. Emily Ingalls reads The Making of a Manager by Julie Zhuo. The Making of a Manager Do you remember what it felt like to be a new manager? For some of…
Underperforming Employee Our case study today looks at how do you deal with an underperforming employee. Do you sternly tell him what he needs to do or else? Should you express your concern and leave it to him to fix it? Or is it best to lightly mention the concern, so as not to offend…
St. Louis Small Business Monthly has named Psychological Associates co-founder and CEO Dr. Robert Lefton to their St. Louis Business Hall of Fame. According to the publication, members of the Hall of Fame have “developed industry-leading businesses that are poised to continue such leadership well into the future,” and are “inspiring to colleagues and employees…
Dr. Robert Lefton, co-founder and CEO of Psychological Associates, along with his family, was recently honored with the American Jewish Committee (AJC)’s 2019 Netzach Award. The AJC presented the 2019 Netzach Award to the families of Robert Lefton and his brother, the late Morris Lefton, in recognition of their passionate leadership and commitment to the…
Unpunctual Jim is a solid team member, but there is a problem. He is unpunctual. He is often late, which causes problems among his team. How to deal with people who are always late? The Situation Charlotte leads a six-person team responsible for new product ideas at her company. The team has been meeting regularly…
We’re excited to launch a new series here on the blog! Our Consultants will be reading some of the top leadership books of today and sharing their thoughts. Here to kick things off is Vice President of Organizational Consulting Dr. Patricia Bagsby, who recently read Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead. Dare to Lead As I…
Benefits of Coaching After years of paying your dues, climbing the corporate ladder, and volunteering for every opportunity (or challenge) that came your way, you’ve finally made it to the C-Suite. Congratulations! It’s time to roll up your sleeves and tackle your increased responsibilities as a newly minted executive. Some people might hint that you’d…
Emotional Intelligence was on tap as Psychological Associates’ Dr. Patricia Bagsby recently sat down with Mich Hancock on her acclaimed MichMash podcast. Patricia and Mich talked about Patricia’s enthusiasm around helping individuals plan for the psychological elements of retirement. Patricia’s pioneering research in the field indicates that mindful, deliberate psychological planning for retirement can reap…
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