Interview Questions that Create Accurate First Impressions

Interview Questions that Create Accurate First Impressions

Hiring managers often trust their gut instinct. A resume might check the boxes, and the candidate might seem sharp and personable. But chemistry isn’t the same as competence, and confidence isn’t always a good indicator of fit. The best hires don’t just have skills....
DISC Styles on the Spectrum

DISC Styles on the Spectrum

People often ask whether there’s a connection between personality styles and being on the autism spectrum. The short answer is no. Watch the Netflix series Love on the Spectrum, and you’ll see this in action. The show doesn’t present a single version of autism. It...
What I Learned From a Room Full of Rocket Scientists

What I Learned From a Room Full of Rocket Scientists

Years ago, I led a session for a group of rocket scientists. Not metaphorically. These were people who literally placed satellites in orbit. They were deep thinkers, analytical, and precise. Classic Owl energy. From the moment I started, something felt off. There were...
Desire and Fear: The Engine of Personality

Desire and Fear: The Engine of Personality

Every behavior has a reason behind it. What we see on the surface—confidence, enthusiasm, kindness, or caution—is driven by something deeper. Each of the four personality styles is motivated by what it most seeks and what it most fears. 🦅 Eagle: Desires control →...
The Rise of Dove Leaders: Why Empathy Is Redefining Leadership

The Rise of Dove Leaders: Why Empathy Is Redefining Leadership

In our fast-paced world, where the pace of change keeps getting faster, one would think that Eagles and Parrots would dominate leadership roles. And for decades, they did. When I first started working with the DISC model in 1994, many C-suite executives embodied the...