Category: Blog

“Just be yourself.” It’s advice we’ve all heard and rarely questioned. But what if yourself isn’t a single, fixed identity? What if being authentic means embracing every aspect of who you are? Maybe you’re the Eagle who steps up when leadership is needed. Or the...

You know the type. They dominate conversations, hijack meetings, and leave you feeling drained or invisible. They’re not just expressing their personality style. They’ve turned it all the way up. Welcome to the world of Too-Much People. Too-Much people look different...

Introverted leaders bring calm, clarity, and strength. Discover how Dove and Owl styles shine in leadership—and why the loudest voice isn’t always the best. Introverted Leadership Isn’t a Weakness—It’s a Superpower There’s an old myth in leadership circles: that the...

After nearly three decades of teaching martial arts, I’ve learned (the hard way) that the difference between reacting and responding is about one second. That’s what martial arts training provides—a brief moment to choose your next move with deliberate intention. That...

I recently lost an old friend because he ignored his health problems until it was too late. It made me wonder why someone would do that and if personality played a role. Hopefully, this wisdom will help you or someone you know. Let’s look at the four styles and their...

The best leaders don’t stick to one style. They flex to all four DISC personality styles—Eagle, Parrot, Dove, and Owl—to lead with impact.  People often ask me, “What style makes the best leader?” In the United States, we have a paradigm that leadership is represented...

“We don’t see the world as it is. We see it as we are.” — Anaïs Nin We like to think we are rational beings, responding to life with logic and clear vision. But we’re not. We interpret everything through various filters—our age, gender, past experiences, core values,...

Have you ever walked away from a sales call thinking, “Nailed it!”—only to hear nothing back? You hit all the talking points, believed in what you offered, and felt confident the deal would close. But it didn’t. The prospect ghosted you, leaving you to wonder what...

When we hear the word narcissist, we often imagine someone loud, self-absorbed, and constantly self-promoting—an attention seeker and a bragging machine. Not exactly someone you'd want on your team or as a life partner. But the truth is more nuanced. Narcissistic...

We all have an internal Police Officer…not the kind with a badge and baton, but the part of us that subconsciously enforces our environment to match what we need most. In the world of Personality Intelligence, I use four birds to represent the core styles: the Eagle,...