In this Private Practice Survival Guide episode, Brandon Seigel explains how personality assessments become truly useful when you treat them as decision-grade data—not labels. He reframes assessments as a way to understand patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and clarifies a common misunderstanding: someone can be introverted and still enjoy extrovert activities, but that doesn’t mean those activities won’t exhaust them. The leadership takeaway is simple—don’t confuse being good at something with being sustainably wired for it.
Brandon outlines a practical framework for implementing assessments inside an organization: define your strategic intent and limit your criteria to 3–5 so the data stays actionable (role fit, predictability, leadership readiness, risk mitigation). He emphasizes that personality tests and skills tests both matter—sharing a hiring story where execution and reliability beat flash—while behavior-based tools can surface performance patterns under pressure. He highlights emotional intelligence as a measurable lever and notes that empathy is valuable, but only when it’s channeled into accountability and clear expectations.
Welcome to Private Practice Survival Guide Podcast hosted by Brandon Seigel! Brandon Seigel, President of Wellness Works Management Partners, is an internationally known private practice consultant with over fifteen years of executive leadership experience. Seigel's book "The Private Practice Survival Guide" takes private practice entrepreneurs on a journey to unlocking key strategies for surviving―and thriving―in today’s business environment. Now Brandon Seigel goes beyond the book and brings the same great tips, tricks, and anecdotes to improve your private practice in this companion podcast.
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