20th-century management guru Peter Drucker once said, “The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn’t said.” It’s often said that most of what we communicate comes in the form of non-verbal communication. Non-verbal communication can be anything from tone to body language to format such as email or text. Therefore to be …
DiSC® Classic Profile – Influence Family – “Counselor” Pattern – I/s Style The Counselor Pattern is the third of four in the Influence family and has a primary I and a secondary s style. People with the DiSC® Classic Profile Counselor pattern embrace others with their warmth, empathy, and understanding. They are long term relationship …
Keeping employees engaged is key to retention. Employees who work in an atmosphere where their needs are met are empowered to do their best work. One effective way to create a motivating environment conducive to productivity is by paying attention to your employees’ styles. “The manager needs to look at the employee… as a person …
We (your direct reports), want to talk with you (our boss), about how you… could get along better… with us… While our relationships may be good, we believe that if we understood ourselves and each other better, we could improve our working relationships. DiSC® Profiles are an important tool for learning more about us. Just listen for a …
Today’s business environment is dynamic and demanding. Economic uncertainty, grueling market conditions, and fierce competition mean companies need to thrive to survive. To do that, businesses need a workplace culture that creates a thriving work environment. This is where Everything DiSC® can play an important. While this may differ for different environments, in general, a …
The idea of failing at something conjures a lot of negative feelings, mostly because we’ve been taught that failure is a terrible thing that should be avoided at all costs. DiSC Styles provides a framework for understanding how people’s work styles come into play when it comes to failure. Many stories have revealed that successful …
The way we feel plays a big role in how we communicate. This is because our psychological needs drive our behavior. EQ, or emotional intelligence, is the ability to understand and manage how we feel as well as how we respond to various situations. Emotionally intelligent individuals can comprehend the feelings of others, which allows …
Most employees want to grow in their careers, and as a manager, you are in the best position to have a hand in their development. But employee development isn’t a “one size fits all”. Managers tend to develop employees using a default approach that they assume everyone will relate to, but what if your employee’s …
DiSC® Classic Profile – Steadiness Family – “Achiever” Pattern – S/d The Achiever Pattern is the third of four patterns in the Steadiness Family and it presents with a primary S and secondary d. People with a DiSC® Classic Profile with the Achiever pattern have a strong sense of personal accountability. They are confident of their personal work …
DiSC® Classic Profile – Steadiness Family – “Specialist” Pattern – Pure S Style The Specialist Pattern is the first of four in the Steadiness family It is the “Pure” S style. The DiSC® Classic Profile “Pure” style has only one plotting point above the mid-line. That means that the pure style is not affected significantly by other …
