The Encompass Group

From the Encompass family to you, Happy Thanksgiving! May today be full of family, good food, and many things to be thankful for.

In honor of Thanksgiving, our TA team is sharing the reasons that they're most thankful to work in the recruiting space. Whether it's connecting with our wonderful clients, enriching the lives of candidates, or getting to become industry experts, our recruiters bring heart and professionalism day in and day out! Brenna Crossley Danielle Zigmond Wren Bell Clinkscales Cynthia S Kelli Rhoads Randi H. Sophia Barrera

We’re proud to celebrate a long-standing partnership with DISA Global Solutions, Inc., the industry leader in background checks and drug screenings. This dynamic partnership is built on trust, innovation, and shared commitment to client success. What sets our partnership apart? ✔️ Seamless integration capabilities that simplify processes, save time, and ensure accuracy ✔️ Enhanced client support model for a superior experience ✔️ Proven reliability backed by years of collaboration Together, The Encompass Group and DISA deliver solutions that help organizations stay compliant, efficient, and confident in their workforce decisions. Shoot us an email to explore these capabilities at hello@theencompassgroup.com or, visit our partnership page: https://zurl.co/K5Hvk

In many of the talks I've given lately, one question keeps coming up: Why do smart, well-intentioned people and teams get stuck? In his Nobel-winning work, Daniel Kahneman uncovered one of the most stubborn cognitive biases leaders face: anchoring, or, put another way, the first story we connect with. It happens anytime we rely too heavily on the first piece of information, even when it’s random or irrelevant. Here’s how it works: • An initial anchor is presented (a number, a story, or a belief). • We adjust away from it, either up or down… • But we never adjust enough. • The anchor silently shapes our final judgment. For example, if asked whether the Mississippi River is longer or shorter than 500 miles, you start at 500 and adjust. You might end at 700… which is still far too low (the river is actually ~2,320 miles long). The anchor pulled your judgment toward itself. Kahneman later showed there are two forces behind this: • Insufficient adjustment: We know the anchor is influencing us, but we only move a little. • Selective accessibility: Our brain starts searching for information that supports the anchor, biasing us without our awareness. Anchoring is why leaders cling to: • Old success metrics • Early career playbooks • The first story they were told • “How we’ve always done it” • Legacy identities that no longer fit the moment It's also why cultural shifts are so difficult. Ask any organization going through a merger or internal integration: the first story people learned about “who we are” becomes the anchor that shapes every decision moving forward. This is more than a psychological phenomenon; it’s a cultural operating principle. Anchors don’t just bias numbers; they bias narratives. And narratives, in turn, shape culture. And because people show up, speak up, and sync up from the story they believe first, anchors silently shape culture long before strategy ever does. So, what keeps the shift from working? Most likely the organization tried to add a new anchor without releasing the old one, and the gravitational pull of the past was stronger than the vision of the future. The question for leaders today is simple: What anchor is shaping your judgment right now, and is it still true? The best leaders aren’t the ones with all the answers. They’re the ones willing to examine their anchors, unlearn outdated assumptions, and re-anchor to purpose, clarity, and the future they’re trying to build. #culture #leadership #followership #learnunlearnrelearn #anchoringbias #story The Encompass Group

Looking for a way to give back this holiday season? The Encompass Group is holding a winter pants and shoe drive today through Friday, December 5 with all collected items going to an elementary school in the Lewisville, TX area! We are collecting: New or gently used shoes (Boys’ and girls’ sizes 1–4) and pants (Boys’ and girls’ sizes 4–12) Drop-off location: The Encompass Group, 405 State Hwy 121 Byp Suite D120, Lewisville, TX 75067

A strong employee experience doesn’t end at hiring or development; how you support someone on their way out matters just as much. This article breaks down what respectful, clear, and positive offboarding looks like, and why it shapes culture more than most leaders realize. Dive into our newest Encompass Update to explore how your workplace's offboarding can affect morale and long-term reputation in not only employees who may be exiting, but those who are staying as well.

We had such a wonderful afternoon celebrating Dr. Tony Bridwell and the success of his USA Today bestseller, Beyond the Leader: A Fable About the 7 Disciplines That Define Extraordinary Teams! Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Encompass office to congratulate Dr. Bridwell, get their copies signed, and share insights from this inspiring book on leadership and teams!

Today, we honor all who have served our country. Your sacrifice reminds us all what true commitment and honor looks like. A special thank you to Encompass’s own Ryan Detillier and Rick Davis! We’re proud and grateful to work alongside you both every day. Happy Veterans Day!

I was so blessed to be able to celebrate my friend Dr. Tony Bridwell at his book signing at The Encompass Group today. I am honored to know such an amazing human being. #7disciplines #leadership