Behavioral Essentials

WHAT IS THE E3?

The 10-minute culture shift.

The E3 Behavioral Insights Platform is the catalyst for everything we do.

Backed by decades of behavioral science (and just 5–10 minutes to complete), this online tool identifies key behavioral traits and delivers accurate, objective insights. It reveals patterns, improves communication, and highlights strengths and areas for growth. With the E3, you get the data and coaching to hire smarter, resolve people problems, and make confident real-time decisions.

Ain’t No Beta

Based on The Adjective Checklist (ACL), used since 1952. One of the 100 most frequently used and cited  tests in Psychology.

Driven by Data

Driven by behavioral analytics and data-driven insights,  so you can make decisions based on evidence,  not your gut.

Comprehensive Reporting

Highlights the whole person and provides a deeper and comprehensive understanding of a person’s behavior.

Scalable Awareness

From individual leaders to entire teams or organizations. The E3 can grow with you and your business goals.

WHY E3?

Awareness is the key.
The E3 is how you find it.

backed by data

Rooted in science.

Built on a behavioral assessment trusted since 1952—and one of the most cited in psychology today—the E3 is proven, reliable, and effective. It reveals the patterns that shape how people work, so you can build stronger, more connected teams. And it all starts with awareness.

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e3 vs. personality

Behaviors speak louder than personality.

Personality isn’t something that really changes. Behaviors, on the other hand, can be adapted, progressed and tracked over time to help your people work better together, experience more personal growth, and make the kind of smart decisions that grow your business.

Platform overview

Simple and quick.
The impact is anything but.

The E3 platform systematically works towards clarity. Take a quick tour to see how it happens and we’re here to give you a test drive to prove the power it holds.

Hiring + Coaching

Line Chart

The E3 pinpoints what makes people tick. It measures 21 behavioral traits, visualized in our interactive foundational report. Just hover over a score to see what it means—clear, simple, and full of insight.

Hiring + Coaching

Coaching Report

Turns insights into action. The coaching report highlights key traits, offers personalized growth insights, and delivers practical tools to help individuals keep growing.

Hiring + Coaching

Behavioral Questions

Let’s dig deeper. Tailored to an individual’s key traits, these questions help you explore behavior in interviews or coaching—with more clarity and purpose.

Hiring + Coaching

Benchmark Report

Setting yourself up for success. Compare a person’s E3 data to your role benchmarks and get a clear Behavioral Alignment Score. Instantly see who’s naturally aligned and who may need more support to succeed.

Coaching

Comparison Report

Bring the bigger picture into focus. Compare multiple people’s E3 data to spot group dynamics, key traits, and potential friction points. It’s the insights, guiding questions, and the data to help your team work better—together.

Coaching

Conflict Report

Turn tension into teamwork. It compares two people across their five most contrasting traits and offers clear cautions and tips to help them collaborate more effectively.

A few choice words.

Hear what notable leaders across industries have to say about Behavioral Essentials.

"I’ve taken just about every leadership assessment and training program over 30 years, and Behavioral Essentials is the best by far. For hiring, developing people, culture, conflict, and personal growth, they’ve been essential to our success. We’ve grown from $50 million to $500 million, and I honestly don’t know how we would have done it without them. Their tools and coaches are the glue that holds this rocket ship together."

Eric Loyall

Chief financial Officer, SSA Group

“My BE coach, Melissa Blue, has truly revolutionized my life! She has completely reshaped how I tackle big emotions, stress, insecurities, uncertainty, and challenges. As a leader, I now step into every situation with unwavering confidence, crystal-clear communication, and a more flexible, team-focused approach to solutions.”

Leanna Millan

Assistant Director of Catering, Yale University

“I’ve used the E3 to better understand myself and my colleagues at work and found that it’s helped us have deeper, more honest conversations. I’ve also learned how to see how my behaviors impact others more clearly and to understand differences with gratitude.”

Anonymous

L&D Specialist, Private University

“The E3 Assessment was one of the most valuable things for our industry—everyone should take it, period. It only takes minutes and gives you real insights for growth, not judgment. It’s great for self-awareness and even better for team building. We learned how our differences actually balance each other, like a yin-yang, and that’s powerful for any workplace.”

Sarah Chianese

Executive Chef, Mangia and Enjoy

"The coaching that Chu Shin provides is both insightful and constructive. Over the years, through his work and process, he's provided me with an amazing resource both in my professional and personal life, helping me build beneficial practices for life through Behavioral Essentials methodology."

Erin Dogan Harrison

VP of Marketing and Communications, Oakland Zoo

Elegant and efficient  awareness for your business.

The 10-minute culture shift.