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Have you ever tried to change a pesky habit? It’s fairly difficult. Now try to change someone else's habits. That's even harder. Sometimes, when managers coach their staff members, they try to change them into something they are not. This conveys a lack of acceptance,...

There are interesting commonalities and contrasts between the four DISC styles.  In this blog, I’d like to compare D’s and I’s with S’s and C’s.  Then, we will look at D’s and C’s with I’s and S’s.    In his book, The Emotions of Normal People, William Marston...

DISC should not be used for hiring or selection.  First of all, style is not a predictor of success.  Just because someone has a particular style, it does not mean that they are likely to succeed or fail in a given role.  DISC does not account for education,...

One way to learn about the DISC styles is through a DISC training program, such as Taking Flight with DISC.  Before they arrive, people go online and take a DISC profile.  (Many will inevitably call it a personality test, but I’d prefer calling an assessment.  The...

Everybody wants to be right.  Sounds like an obvious statement.  I’m mean, really, who doesn’t want to be right?  But for some people, not being wrong is more important than being right.  This subtle, yet significant, difference is in part, driven by our DISC style. ...

Over the years, as the cofounder of Team Builders Plus, I have led my fair share of team building programs.  In many team events I have incorporated DISC profiles into the event and have often been asked, “What is the best combination of styles in a team?”  It’s an...

The other day, I was watching an episode of Big Bang Theory with my wife. Throughout the show, I found myself laughing hysterically. Now I’m not just talking about a quiet chuckle. I was belly laughing out loud. I turned to my wife (who contrasts my Parrot style with...

Does your boss stress you out?Does working for your boss stress you out? If so, consider his or her DISC personality style and contrast it with your own. If your boss is an Owl, he’s probably a stickler for planning and details. If she’s an Eagle, then a big picture...

Respect. We all want it. How we earn respect may just depend upon who we’re trying to earn it from. So, let’s take a look at how to win the respect of others from a DISC system perspective. Capturing an Eagle’s respect requires candor and clarity. For example, if you...

One of most common phrases I hear when I lead DISC training programs or speak at a conference about the DISC styles is, “I wish I knew this before ________.” The blank is typically filled in with statements such as, “I wish I knew this before I got married, had kids,...