By Michael Holland - In college I had the “opportunity” to take a ballet class for a semester with my then-girlfriend and my two very single roommates. My understanding and experience in the field of ballet was non-existent, and my appreciation for dance as a sport was less than mature. Throughout the semester, I struggled [...]
I get some version of this question in almost every kickoff meeting. Someone on the call, often a detail-oriented leader, asks how Everything DiSC® is different from Myers-Briggs. Fair question. It's the most common one I hear. Here's the difference that actually matters. Personality tests like MBTI sort people into fixed types based on how [...]
By Michael Holland The pressure has been building for months. You were clear on his performance review 6 months ago. You were clear 3 months ago when you put him on the performance improvement plan and 1 month ago you met with him to sign the update to the PIP making sure he [...]
I get some version of this question almost every month: “Do we need someone certified before we can run DiSC® with our team?” For a long time, I hedged on the answer. Not anymore. No, you don’t need certification to run a good DiSC session. I know that’s not what people expect to hear from [...]
by Michael Holland - Are you using a spotlight or a floodlight when you review an employee’s performance? A spotlight is directed, tight, and narrow in its focus, able to illuminate specific targets, like an actor on a stage. A floodlight is broad, less discriminating, and wide in dispersing light to see more [...]
Integrating Everything DiSC® assessments into your company's onboarding process can significantly enhance new hires' assimilation, engagement, and productivity. DiSC®, which stands for Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness, is a behavioral assessment tool that provides insights into an individual's personality traits and communication styles. By understanding these traits, organizations can tailor their onboarding programs to meet [...]
By Michael Holland - Your boss is an okay guy but there are so many things about the way he leads that drive you nuts. He's the one who never received the training needed to get a clue on how to lead. He taught you all about leadership through an oft-experienced yet little known methodology called [...]
By Michael Holland - While reading a biography on Albert Einstein by Walter Isaacson, I became very intrigued with how great a man Einstein was even given some of his flaws. Here are 6 ways you can learn to lead like Einstein. Dress the Part Einstein’s iconic ruffled hair and disheveled appearance fit [...]
by Michael Holland - John Maxwell's 11th Irrefutable Law of Leadership (from The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You) states that a leader's potential is determined by his inner circle, those closest to him. Basically, your success as a leader, whether you're a CEO or a new [...]
By Michael Holland - Investing in early leadership training is critical for fostering effective leadership, enhancing team performance, and driving financial success in organizations. In this post, we explore the value of such training, utilizing research from sources like Gallup and McKinsey & Company. We will also provide a financial analysis incorporating the cost of [...]
