Coaching in Style

Coaching in Style

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...
The DISC System Dichotomies

The DISC System Dichotomies

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...
Should DISC be used for hiring and selection?

Should DISC be used for hiring and selection?

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,...
What is DISC Training?

What is DISC Training?

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...
On being right (or wrong)…

On being right (or wrong)…

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. ...
What is the best combination of styles in a team?

What is the best combination of styles in a team?

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...