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Hiring managers often lean on instinct. A resume checks the boxes, the candidate comes across sharp and personable, and the conversation feels easy. But chemistry is not the same thing as competence, and confidence alone says little about fit. The strongest hires...

People often ask whether there’s a connection between the four styles and being on the autism spectrum. If you’ve watched the Netflix show Love on the Spectrum, you’ll find your answer. You’ll see a wide range of personalities, behaviors, and ways of connecting....

We’re quick to interpret what we see. A smile signifies engagement. Silence suggests disinterest. Energy shows it is landing. Flat faces mean it isn’t. That approach works until it doesn’t. Years ago, I led a session for a group of rocket scientists, literally rocket...

Every person is driven by two unseen forces: what they’re seeking and what they’re avoiding. These twin drives influence every decision, reaction, and conversation. Let’s explore the behaviors that feed and repel each of the styles: 🦅 Confident and take-charge Eagles...

In today’s world, leadership is being tested by the rapid pace of change. One might think that our fast-paced world favors Eagles and Parrots, and indeed, they thrive as leaders. But I’ve noticed a significant shift in my 30+ years since discovering the DISC styles in...

While many know me as The Bird Guy, few realize I started my career by founding one of the first team building companies in the United States. Today, Team Builders Plus continues to lead in helping teams create shared experiences.  However, team building has changed...

Crises have a funny way of revealing who people truly are. Your response in a crisis shows more about your personality than the situation itself.  Some remain composed by protecting others. The caring Dove keeps their voice steady and faces relaxed. They listen...

When someone leaves the team, you can feel it. The energy shifts, and skills that you took for granted are lost. As the song says, “You don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone.” 🦅 When an Eagle leaves, momentum slows down. Decisions take longer. The drive that once...

Some believe many fail due to a lack of skill, intelligence, or experience. However, people often fail because qualities that helped them get promoted become overused and backfire. That insight is key to a landmark study by Robert and Joyce Hogan, published in the...

If you're connected with me, you know that our personality influences everything we do. It shows up in our thought patterns and the choices we make. Today, we'll look at how our style affects the way we eat and how we try to control ourselves to lose weight or stay...