Personality Styles Across Cultures: How Environment Shapes Behavior

Personality Styles Across Cultures: How Environment Shapes Behavior

I’ve joked for years that if a Dove from New York City moved to Kansas, they’d suddenly be seen as an Eagle. Not because they changed, but because the environment did. Behavior is often judged relative to its surroundings. Psychologist Michele Gelfand introduced the...
The Leader at Work vs. The Partner at Home

The Leader at Work vs. The Partner at Home

At work, certain traits get rewarded. At home, different ones matter more. The same behavior that earns you praise in a performance review can cause tension at the dinner table. I’ve experienced this myself. Delegation works well in the office, but I can assure you,...
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 →...