The worst advice I ever received sounded practical. “Go get a real job.” It came from my accountant. I had just finished my MBA and launched my team-building company. I had decided before graduation, but this was the point when it stopped being an idea and became my...
Most organizations use two systems for the same employee. One decides who gets hired. The other tries to help that person succeed. The problem is that those systems rarely talk to each other. Hiring data is treated as a one-time event. Interview notes are buried....
A frequent question I get is, “Does style evolve with time?” The idea that personality never changes is comforting. It gives people something solid to hold onto. But it’s not quite correct. There is a core to who we are that remains recognizable over time. But the way...
A great keynote can receive a standing ovation and still accomplish almost nothing. That may sound harsh, but I spend a lot of time backstage, wearing a lavalier microphone, watching the speaker before me. I’ve seen audiences laugh and applaud, knowing with complete...
Trust doesn’t begin the same way for everyone. Some people offer it freely. Others hold it back until it’s earned. If you’ve ever wondered why one person brushes off a mistake while another feels deeply hurt, the answer often lies in their personality styles. In the...
What if the issue isn’t DISC but how it’s taught? Most personality-style training, whether it uses DISC, colors, or letters, is designed to spark interest. People walk away intrigued. They recognize themselves in the descriptions. They might even remember their style...
