Why do so many good people struggle to work together? Often it's not a personality clash — it's that high performers don't understand what actually drives their own behavior, let alone anyone else's. In this episode, we break down what the Predictive Index really is: a behavioral assessment that reveals the innate drives behind why we act the way we do.

We dig into why a diverse team is such an asset once everyone understands each other's wiring, and how PI gives teams shared language for conflict resolution instead of guesswork. Understanding natural workstyles doesn't mean changing who someone is — it means knowing when a teammate is stretching outside their comfort zone and supporting them through it. The result is a stronger, more self-aware culture, built on a language everyone shares.

Thank you to PIMidlantic for sponsoring this episode! Want to take the Predictive Index Assessment? Click here!

Host = Brenda Tassava Medina, CVPM, CVJ, President of Encore Veterinary Consulting

Panelists:

• Melissa Mauldin, CVPM, SHRM-SCP, ACC, VP of Human Resources, Encore Vet Group
• Carol Hurst, LVT, CVPM, CVJ, CCFP, Consultant, Encore Veterinary Consulting
• Devin Whalen, Chief of Staff, Encore Vet Group

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