The Data and Humanity Behind Great People Decisions with Brandon Kinsey, Co-Founder of Kinsey ManagementWhen financial pressure rises, even the best leaders can fall into the “layoff trap”—cutting too quickly, hiring too emotionally, or keeping the wrong person in the right seat.In this powerful conversation, Kristyn Drennen and Brandon Kinsey challenge how founders make people decisions when it matters most. They explore how behavioral strategy and data-driven insight can help leaders move from reaction to reflection—pairing heart with hard truth.Brandon shares how Predictive Index helps identify alignment, resilience, and pressure-handling styles within teams, while Kristyn brings an operational and leadership lens to show how structure and data work together to create clarity.Listeners will learn how to:Avoid emotional bias when restructuring or hiringDiagnose leadership health and team fitUse behavioral data to strengthen decision-makingBalance courage, clarity, and compassion in moments of pressureCreate alignment around vision, communication, and credibilityIf you’ve ever wrestled with a tough leadership call, this episode will help you see people decisions through a more courageous, strategic lens—one grounded in both data and humanity.Key HighlightsThe hidden cost of the “layoff trap” and how founders can avoid itWhy gut-based decisions often create long-term culture damageFive alignment anchors every healthy team needsThe right time to use behavioral assessments in hiring or restructuringHow to combine emotional intelligence with objective dataWhy courageous clarity is the ultimate leadership multiplierLinks & ResourcesLearn more about Kinsey Management: https://kinseymgmt.comConnect with Brandon Kinsey on LinkedInExplore leadership transformation with TransformCXO: https://transformcxo.comStay ConnectedIf this episode resonates, share it with a fellow leader who needs to hear it. And if you’re ready to unlock your capacity and lead from your zone of genius, book a conversation with Kristyn and the TCXO team.🎧  👉 Subscribe to Unlocked with Kristyn Drennen on Spotify, Apple, or YouTube — and share this episode with a visionary leader who needs to hear it.Learn more about TransformCXO: https://transformcxo.comConnect with Kristyn Drennen on LinkedIn: Kristyn’s LinkedIn Follow Kristyn on Instagram: @kristyndrennencxo 

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