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Wake Up Eager Talent Management services for a Wake Up Eager Workforce. Building energy, commitment, and communication. Podcast: www.wakeupeagerworkforce.com

Talent management services that help leaders build the energy, commitment and communication in their organizations. Build a Wake Up Eager Workforce with hiring science and professional development resources.

06/17/2026

You interviewed them. They checked all the boxes. The team connected with them. You made the offer. So why aren't they taking initiative? Why are they missing details? Why do they need more direction than you thought?

Here's the truth: The mistake didn't happen in the interview.

It happened before the interview ever started.

In this clip from the Wake Up Eager Podcast, Suzie Price reveals the #1 hiring mistake great leaders make—and when to catch it.

🎧 Watch the clip, then listen to the full episode → https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/smartleadersbadhires.html

What do you do when it’s time to pick the next-in-line for a role?Who’s ready? Who SEEMS ready? How do you know the diff...
06/15/2026

What do you do when it’s time to pick the next-in-line for a role?

Who’s ready? Who SEEMS ready? How do you know the difference?

You want to make the right decision for your team and your organization… but without a clear framework, it can feel a little tricky.

Try this framework with TriMetrix next time!

DISC tells you how someone drives. Motivators tell you what drives them.But Acumen shows you what’s under the hood - AKA...
06/12/2026

DISC tells you how someone drives. Motivators tell you what drives them.

But Acumen shows you what’s under the hood - AKA their ‘horsepower.’

It measures six different dimensions:

1. Understanding Others - The empathy and people insight
2. Practical Thinking - Focus on ex*****on and getting things done!
3. Systems Judgement - Strategic thinking and seeing the BIG picture
4. Sense of Self - Self-awareness and confidence
5. Role Awareness - Understanding their impact and where they fit
6. Self-Direction - Initiative and self-management skills

This is where it gets really useful!

Two people can have the same DISC style, but have completely different thinking patterns. One may naturally think strategically, while the other is more focused on ex*****on.

And you need both types of people on your team!

When you understand how someone actually thinks - how they process information, what they prioritize, how they approach problems - you get a much clearer picture of how they'll show up in a role.

It’s one of the most revealing parts of TriMetrix, and can be the missing piece that brings everything together!

06/10/2026

Confidence is not competence.

In this Wake Up Eager Podcast episode, Suzie Price breaks down why smart leaders still make bad hires—and how to stop.

The problem starts upfront: leaders skip defining what success actually looks like in the role. Then they rely on generic interview questions and get swayed by likability instead of evaluating competence.

The fix is found in this episode! Suzie walks through practical application steps, including how to structure your 30/60/90 outcomes and when to catch hiring mistakes early.

🎧 Listen now → https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/smartleadersbadhires.html

There is a significant update to how you access your TriMetrix assessments. It’s simpler and more powerful than ever bef...
06/09/2026

There is a significant update to how you access your TriMetrix assessments. It’s simpler and more powerful than ever before.

Introducing the all-new Personalized Assessment Center where you can access all assessments in one place and email or download reports instantly.

✓ Side-by-side comparison reports (free) - onboarding, manager conversations, resolving miscommunication
✓ Team tools (free) - group wheels and name cards
✓ Quick access to someone's style and motivators before meetings
✓ Everything in one place, no more tracking down links or PDFs

This update is designed to help you and your team use the assessments more consistently and with greater impact.

See how it works in ~3.5 minutes: https://www.loom.com/share/2ec0c168f84242449ff61df8c4916b45

I think most of us could use a little more practice in the art of saying “no.”Your style can easily override your intuit...
06/08/2026

I think most of us could use a little more practice in the art of saying “no.”

Your style can easily override your intuition. Here's what that looks like and how to shift it to make more room for personal growth:

🔴 D - Action bias means you say yes too fast and end up firefighting.

🟡 I - People-pleasing means you say yes to avoid disappointing others and become scattered.

🟢 S - Peace-keeping means you say yes quietly and build resentment over time.

🔵 C - Perfectionism means you say yes out of duty, even when it's misaligned.

The key is to recognize when your style is driving the decision… and pause before you act or respond.

Stay ABOVE the energy line where your best self lives!

06/04/2026

It’s time to step into a life that aligns your values with your purpose.

In this episode of the podcast, Suzie and Joe Gagnon, CEO and ultra-endurance athlete, dig into what it means to live with intention and build a high-performance life.

They explore how to align daily habits with long-term goals, the role discomfort plays in a purpose-driven life, and some tips for preventing burnout along the way.

🎧 Listen to Episode 135 → https://www.pricelessprofessional.com/livingintentionally.html

Sometimes it’s not a performance problem, it’s a fit problem.A client called me about a high-performing sales team membe...
05/28/2026

Sometimes it’s not a performance problem, it’s a fit problem.

A client called me about a high-performing sales team member who consistently missed quota. From a skills standpoint, nothing seemed off. It made the situation difficult for my client to understand what was missing.

When we reviewed their TriMetrix results, here’s what we found:

→ Top Motivator is Social (helping people)

→ Lowest Motivator ( #6): Utilitarian (ROI and commission focused)

→ High Understanding Others in Acumen (deep empathy)

→ Low Customer Focus competency in the “closing” context

This sales rep was EXCELLENT at building relationships and understanding customer needs, but they struggled with the “close” because it felt transactional.

The role just wasn’t a FIT with how they were naturally wired.

This person was a better fit for an account management role, where they could nurture long-term relationships.

With the right insights from TriMetrix and the right placement using SPARK, leaders are actually equipped to make simple adjustments to lead to better outcomes for the whole team.

05/27/2026

Aging well isn't about how long you live. It's about how well your body supports you while you're living.

In this Performance Health and Wellness tip, Dr. Nicole Williams reveals what actually changes with age: muscle, movement, mobility, and balance.

The plot twist? Most of what people experience as "getting older" is actually disuse, not age.

Five strategies you can start with today:

→ Strength training (20-30 min, 2-4x per week)
→ Daily movement (walking, stairs, standing)
→ Mobility work (stretches, rotations, hip openers)
→ Balance and coordination training
→ Be proactive, not reactive

The bottom line is a simple one: maintain function before you lose it and preserve strength before you feel weak.

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