Have you ever made assumptions about why someone said or did something that you didn’t appreciate only to find out later that it had nothing to do with what you had thought? Of course you have. It’s so common, there’s a funny joke (at least the first time you hear it)...
As I’ve traveled around the world sharing the Taking Flight! birds with people of all walks of life, I’ve noticed that culture has a strong impact on how people act. It seems that how the DISC styles are displayed can vary depending upon where people are located. So,...
Stress is a funny thing. It makes us act in ways that minimize our effectiveness and push other people’s buttons. Each of the DISC styles responds to differently when stressed. The Dominant eagles can become aggressive and belligerent, where everything must be exactly...
Ever notice that some people have more trouble letting go of difficult experiences than others? From a DISC system perspective, this is not surprising. I’s, for example, don’t dwell upon negativity or stress. Their optimistic nature quickly finds silver linings and...
In DISC training programs I often turn to a group of C’s and ask, “When you’re working on a project, what is the most important aspect of it to you?” The response is almost always: “It’s got be right.” For Conscientious styles, accuracy is of paramount concern,...
When talking about the DISC styles, I often advocate that people flex their style to meet the needs of others. Instead of applying the Golden Rule of treating others how you want to be treated, I suggest that people utilize what I refer to in Taking Flight! as The...
