TRAITS podcast: Building Higher Performing Organizations

Transforming Government: How Business Strategies Create Unicorn Leadership Transforming government by applying innovative business strategies is no easy feat—but Darren Elder is a true unicorn leader making it happen. In this episode, Darren, the Chief Administrative Officer of a Saskatchewan municipality, shares his unique approach to running government like a business, supplementing tax dollars...

The Right Fit: How Using TRAITS Matches Personalities to Roles for Optimal Performance The right fit between a person’s personality and their role is critical to driving individual and organizational success. In this episode, Mike Moreau explores how the TRAITS psychometric tool provides a nuanced and scalable way to match employees with roles that best suit their natural characteristics. Mike sta...

Impact of Personality: Understanding How We Affect Others to Boost Workplace Success The impact of personality in the workplace goes far beyond individual behavior—it shapes team dynamics, communication, motivation, and ultimately business success. In Episode 8 of the TRAITS Podcast, Fraser Engel shares his extensive experience helping leaders and employees understand how their personalities affec...

Personality Assessment for Hiring: Accelerate Success by Unlocking True Employee Fit Personality assessment for hiring is a powerful tool for building successful teams and accelerating business growth. In this episode, Sean Lavin, President of Aircom Instrumentation , shares firsthand insights on how using personality assessments dramatically reduces turnover, improves communication, and strengthe...

Psychometric Assessments Myths: Truths That Drive Better Hiring and Talent Management Psychometric assessment myths often create barriers for organizations wanting to improve hiring and retention. In this episode, Mike Moreau, President of Concord Consulting, debunks the top 7 myths surrounding psychometric assessments in business, revealing how these tools offer precise, valuable insights beyond...

Rapid Growth Strategies: How to Scale Success Without Losing Control Rapid growth presents unique challenges for businesses, especially when scaling from a small team to hundreds of employees in a short period. In Episode 5 of the TRAITS Podcast, Joel Cawthorn shares his insights and experiences leading Star Tech through an extraordinary growth phase—from 100 to 250 employees—and the lessons learn...

In this episode of the TRAITS podcast, Mark interviews Ralph Kison, a consultant and executive coach, to explore the importance of self-awareness and understanding one’s hardwiring in achieving personal and organizational success. Ralph shares his insights on how psychometric tools like TRAITS can help diagnose and develop individuals’ strengths, leading to more effective team placemen...

Employee Potential: Unlock Talent and Drive Performance Employee potential is the key to unlocking sustainable growth and workplace success. In this episode, Mike Moreau, President of Concord Consulting, reveals five powerful ways to unleash employee potential using TRAITS—a psychometric assessment tool that measures personality on a scale rather than in fixed categories. Learn how understanding b...

How strategic HR leadership drives culture and organizational growth In this episode, Jennifer Testawich, a dynamic HR leader and director, shares her experience transforming HR from a “paper-pushing” function into a strategic partner at the leadership table. Jennifer discusses how HR can influence culture, guide difficult conversations around money and promotions, and champion the creation of per...

Discover why motivation, personality, and the right role matter more than skills In this trailer episode, Mark Frentz introduces the core idea behind the TRAITS Podcast: unlocking human potential through understanding personality and intrinsic motivation. Drawing on research and personal experience, Mark explains why matching people with the right roles—and tapping into what truly motivates them—i...