{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Lead the People","title":"#136: Talent Optimization Isn’t HR’s Job—It’s Yours with Mike Zani","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/382a3835\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1988,"description":"In this episode, Mike Zani, CEO of The Predictive Index and author of The Science of Dream Teams, joins the show to break down how behavioral science can transform hiring, culture, and leadership.\nFrom his Olympic sailing background to leading a talent optimization platform used by over 10,000 companies, Mike shares practical insights on what makes teams click and what causes them to fall apart. He explains why most hiring failures aren’t about skills, but about fit, and how leaders can use data to build trust, increase engagement, and lead more effectively.\nKey Takeaways:\n\nMost hiring mistakes are due to poor behavioral fit, not a lack of skill or experience.\nBehavioral science gives leaders a data-driven edge in building and managing high-performing teams.\nUnderstanding natural drives helps reduce friction, improve communication, and boost engagement.\nLeadership development is most effective when it’s personalized and grounded in behavioral awareness.\nTalent optimization is not an HR function, it’s a leadership imperative for any growth-focused organization.\n\nFrom Our Sponsor:\nThe Predictive Index (PI) is an award-winning talent optimization platform that aligns business strategy with people strategy for optimal business results. More than 60 years of proven science, software, and a curriculum of insightful management workshops make PI the solution for any company looking to design great teams and culture, make objective hiring decisions, foster engagement, and inspire greatness in their people anywhere in the world. More than 10,000 clients and 480+ partners use PI—including Nissan, Citizens Bank, Subway, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Omni Hotels—across 90+ countries. Learn more at predictiveindex.com.\nAdditional Resources:\nMike Zani | CEO, The Predictive Index & Author of “The Science of Dream Teams”: \nhttps://www.predictiveindex.com/blog/author/mike-zani/ \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mikezani/ \nFollow Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattpoepsel/ ...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/gBXaSS69Fbpxgl9x7Oa1OVHc62HSffiZspToCexfb7k/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xYmM0/OGUyYTE3ZTcwZDlm/ZWM4YmM3YzI0MWUx/MGZkOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}