Wake Up Eager

One of the toughest leadership decisions is deciding who should be promoted on a team of high-performers.

I once worked with an organization that promoted one of their strongest technical leaders into a director-level role.

Everyone thought it was the obvious choice… they made fast decisions, solved complex problems independently, and consistently delivered results ahead of schedule.

A few months later, their manager called me frustrated that things weren’t going as smoothly as everyone hoped. The employee wasn’t failing in the new role, but they weren’t thriving either.

When we looked deeper at their TriMetrix, I saw that the work that energized them as an individual contributor was very different from the work they were being asked to do as a director.

The new role was asking them to use strengths that didn’t come as naturally and to spend MORE time on work that wasn’t energizing for them.

Success in a current role is important to consider, but it only tells part of the story. Understanding what their NEXT role requires day-to-day tells us the rest.

One of the most common reasons employees leave their company is because they see lack of career growth.

They feel stagnant in their work with limited opportunities for development. So they look for work elsewhere.

When you help people find their best-fit roles WITHIN your organization, they stay, they grow, AND they thrive!

With career pathing, your people stay longer because they can see a real future in your company.

That's how you retain your top talent!

If you're a TriMetrix certified consultant (TMEA) with Priceless Professional Development, your secret sales weapon is already in your hands!

When prospective clients ask "what does TriMetrix show?" Don't explain it. Just SHOW them. Because when you're certified, you get access to as many sample reports as you need.

"Here's what a DISC report actually looks like."

"Here's what the Motivators section reveals about someone."

"Here's how Acumen shows thinking patterns."

When you actually show this proof of value, clients don't have to just take your word for it.

They can SEE it with their own eyes. They understand the benefits instantly. Suddenly they're not wondering if TriMetrix is worth it—they're wondering how they can implement it!

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!