What Each Style Needs to Accept

What Each Style Needs to Accept

We all look at the world through the lens of our own DISC style. This means that we may need to accept that others handle problems and approach the world differently than we would. And this means that we may need to accept that ‘my way is not the only way.’ Consider...
Two Species of Owl

Two Species of Owl

Owls, or C’s in the DISC world, are known for their logic and accuracy. They like plans, systems, and order. You would think it would be easy to recognize an Owl by the pristine neatness of their office, since they are organizational gurus, right? Not always. You see,...
More Powerful vs. Less Powerful

More Powerful vs. Less Powerful

Each DISC style has a different ability to influence the world, and this impacts how people with each style interact with the world. For example, Eagles typically feel that they are more powerful than their environment and have the capacity to shape outcomes through...
Opposites Attract

Opposites Attract

Ask just about anyone whether they would score very differently than their spouse or significant other on a personality test, and the answer will overwhelmingly be “Yes!” As the cliché goes, opposites attract. However, when I ask DISC training participants if they are...
DISC Style Email

DISC Style Email

The next time you start crafting an e-mail, think about the DISC styles of the sender (you) and the receiver (someone who you hope will actually read and digest what you have written.) If you’re writing to an Eagle, let brevity and clarity be your guiding lights....