Behavioral Profiles and Traits

Each category—Aces, Jokers, and Hidden Gems—represents a unique set of behavioral, attitudinal, and work-related traits informed by principles of behavioral science, the Effort Mindset, and Neuroergology. Understanding these profiles allows for tailored strategies to enhance team dynamics, productivity, and individual growth.

Please note: The WLD Candidate Assessment and WLD Staff Assessment pages are password-protected to ensure the integrity and exclusive access of these tools. Upon completing the "Place Your Bet" questionnaire, employers will receive a secure link and password to access the assessments.

Take the first step by submitting your predictions on the "Place Your Bet" page, and unlock the insights you need to discover your Aces, Hidden Gems, and Jokers!

Important Details

  • Participation is free—no purchase or payment is required.

  • Predictions must be submitted before completing the assessment to qualify.

  • Correct submissions will be entered into a random drawing for a $50 Visa Gift Card and other great prizes!

  • Each qualified U.S. employer is limited to a maximum of three entries per calendar month to ensure fairness.

  • Duplicate entries, incomplete submissions, or entries that do not comply with the rules will be disqualified.

  • Fraudulent or falsified submissions will result in immediate disqualification from the drawing and potential exclusion from future promotions.

  • The drawing will take place on the 15th of each month and the winner will be notified via email.

  • Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.

  • Peak Talent Capital Solutions reserves the right to modify or cancel the promotion at any time, if necessary, to ensure integrity or compliance.

How It Works

  1. Submit Your Prediction:
    Before starting the assessment, email us your guess. List the candidate or team member and how you think they will rank: as an Ace, Hidden Gem, or Joker.

  2. Take The WLD Talent Assessment:
    Complete either of the WLD assessments and discover the actual results for your candidate or team member.

  3. Enter the Drawing:
    If your predictions align with the assessment results, you’ll be entered into a random drawing for a $50 Visa Gift Card and other great prizes!

Uncover Potential, Build Success

In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, effective talent management has become one of the greatest predictors of organizational success. With constant shifts in workforce expectations and demands, understanding, optimizing, and aligning talent has never been more crucial. This need goes beyond simply finding skilled employees—it’s about accurately identifying who is ready to lead, who holds untapped potential, and who requires additional guidance to reach their full capabilities.

  • DAs the Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends report highlights, 86% of business leaders agree on the necessity of reinventing talent assessment strategies, yet only 10% feel adequately prepared to take on this task. The Talent Test was designed to bridge this gap by providing a forward-thinking approach to uncovering potential and enhancing team performance. By leveraging principles from Effort Mindset and Neuroergology, The Talent Test dives into the cognitive and behavioral layers of talent management, revealing the unseen drivers of performance, adaptability, and growth.

    Effort Mindset, developed by Michael R. Frazier, posits that success is less about innate talent and more about sustained effort and resilience. In practice, this mindset highlights that the most effective contributors are not always the most technically proficient from the outset but those who possess a strong commitment to growth, learning, and contribution. This paradigm of assessing effort over initial skill provides a clearer picture of who is likely to adapt and excel within your organization and who will bring the persistence needed to thrive in today’s dynamic environment.

    Neuroergology, another paradigm by Frazier, complements this by focusing on the psychological and cognitive aspects of work. As employees navigate complex tasks, manage stress, and build relationships within their teams, Neuroergology offers insight into each individual’s emotional intelligence, cognitive flexibility, and resilience—qualities that research shows are vital for thriving under pressure. Studies in the Harvard Business Review reveal that employees with high adaptability are 40% more likely to sustain long-term success in changing environments. Neuroergology helps organizations understand these factors, ensuring talent is evaluated not only by what they produce but by how they align mentally and emotionally with the demands of their roles.

    Why now? The demands of modern work have surpassed the scope of traditional assessments. Companies that prioritize a comprehensive talent management approach see up to 25% higher productivity and stronger retention of their top talent because they cultivate an environment where employees feel understood and valued for their unique strengths. In a time when a workforce’s strength is often its greatest asset, The Talent Test provides the insight, depth, and strategy necessary to shape resilient, high-performing teams prepared for both current and future challenges.

    In short, The Talent Test offers more than an evaluation—it is a strategic asset for organizations aiming to build teams that don’t just perform but consistently excel, adapt, and lead into the future.escription text goes here