Unlock a smarter way to lead, communicate, and connect at work with Q4 Solutions’ podcast on the Dimensional® Model of Behavior™. Through real-world examples, expert insights, and practical strategies, each episode explores the difference between results at any cost “Q1” behavior and more effective, people-centered “Q4” leadership. Learn to recognize challenging behaviors, understand what drives them, navigate difficult situations, and foster healthier, high-performing teams and workplace cultures.
Tune in each month for a new episode of Hired for Talent, Fired for Behavior.
Episode 4: What Does Q1 Really Look and Sound Like?
In Episode 4 of Hired for Talent, Fired for Behavior, we lookat the hidden costs of Q1 behavior and why this approach can negatively affect both leaders and their teams. Join our host Marianne Whelchel and Q4 Solutions ConsultantHal Guterman, Ph.D. as they share leadership examples and look into how Q1 behavior impacts everyone. You'll discover why individuals adopt Q1 behaviors, the consequences it can create, and how leaders can transform Q1 habits into Q4behaviors that build trust, strengthen relationships, and improve communication.
15 Sept 2026
Ep. 3 What Does Q1 Really Look and Sound Like
In Episode 3 of Hired for Talent, Fired for Behavior, wetake a deeper look at Q1 behavior and how it appears in everyday workplace interactions. Host Marianne Whelchel is joined by Vice President of Organizational Consulting, David Rowan, Ph.D., as he shares real-world leadership examples and insights into common Q1 behavior profiles includingmicromanagers, “challengers,” and “quiet control freaks.” You'll learn more about how to recognize the defining characteristics of Q1 behavior, gain an understanding of what drives these behaviors, and identify their impact on ateam. This episode provides valuable insights to help you navigate challenging workplace relationships and become a more effective leader.
15 Sept 2026
Episode 3: What Does Q1 Really Look and Sound Like
In Episode 3 of Hired for Talent, Fired for Behavior, wetake a deeper look at Q1 behavior and how it appears in everyday workplace interactions. Host Marianne Whelchel is joined by Vice President of Organizational Consulting, David Rowan, Ph.D., as he shares real-worldleadership examples and insights into common Q1 behavior profiles including micromanagers, “challengers,” and “quiet control freaks.” You'll learn more about how to recognize the defining characteristics of Q1 behavior, gain anunderstanding of what drives these behaviors, and identify their impact on a team. This episode provides valuable insights to help you navigate challenging workplace relationships and become a more effective leader.
12 Aug 2026
Episode 2: What’s the big difference between Q1 and Q4
Join host Marianne Whelchel Q4 Solutions Consultants DavidRowan, Ph.D. and Michelle Western, M.A. as they share real-world leadership examples, coaching experiences, and practical insights into how Q1 and Q4 behaviors influence teams, workplace relationships, and organizational success.You'll learn how "me-focused" Q1 behavior can contribute to employee burnout, lower engagement levels, reduced job satisfaction, and slower employee development. In contrast, Q4 leadership brings teams together around sharedgoals, strengthens collaboration, and creates an environment where individuals and organizations can thrive.
12 Aug 2026
Episode 2: What's the Difference Between Q1 And Q4
Join host Marianne Whelchel Q4 Solutions Consultants DavidRowan, Ph.D. and Michelle Western, M.A. as they share real-world leadership examples, coaching experiences, and practical insights into how Q1 and Q4 behaviors influence teams, workplace relationships, and organizational success.You'll learn how "me-focused" Q1 behavior can contribute to employee burnout, lower engagement levels, reduced job satisfaction, and slower employee development. In contrast, Q4 leadership brings teams together around sharedgoals, strengthens collaboration, and creates an environment where individuals and organizations can thrive.
15 Jul 2026
Episode 1:The Dimensional® Model
In the first episode of this leadership podcast series fromQ4 Solutions, we introduce the Dimensional® Model of Behavior™—a powerful framework forimproving communication, leadership effectiveness, and workplace relationships.Learn how behavior can be understood through two critical dimensions: focus onresults and regard for people. This simple model reveals four distinct behaviorstyles and helps you quickly recognize how individuals act in real-worldsituations. This episode explains why understanding behavior—not personality—isthe key to navigating conflict, strengthening collaboration, and becoming amore effective leader. You’ll gain practical insight into how differentbehavior patterns influence team dynamics and outcomes, setting the stage fordeeper exploration in future episodes. If you're looking to improve leadershipskills, emotional intelligence, workplace communication, and team performance,this episode is the perfect place to start.
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