DiSC: How do I effectively manage the diverse styles within my team?
To answer that question, you must first determine each team member's style. Here’s a quick lesson on how to people read. Think about the person’s behaviors - their tendencies, tone of voice, expressions, word choice - and respond to these two questions. Question 1: What’s the person’s pace? Is the person more fast-paced & outspoken or more moderate pace & reflective? [...]
Can Knowing Your DiSC Style Improve Your Summer Vacation? It Did for Me!
In DiSC language, my husband is a “CD.” I’m an “iS.” Yes – opposites attract! And true to my belief that the best team represents all of the DiSC styles, for the most part I think that’s true for Jim and I. But occasionally we run into some snags that reflect our DiSC styles – [...]
DiSC: Comparison Reports Provide Actionable Ways to Work Better Together
If you haven’t used Comparison Reports, it’s not too late to start! These complimentary added-value reports compare two people’s DiSC® styles, providing them with actionable ways to work better together. Here are a few tips on how to leverage these reports: Onboarding Employees - Comparison Reports accelerate a new employee’s comfort level and ultimately their productivity within the team. [...]
My 20-Year-Old Non-Gardener – Managing Poor Performance
Memorial Day weekend. The unofficial start of summer. And my garden in desperate need of attention. My son Bryce, home from college, knew he needed to help out with some family chores. Well, that was a start. As he joined me in the garden, I told him the area he needed to clear out and [...]
