There is common thread among many of history’s great philosophers and masters. Socrates said it most succinctly in his guiding principle, “Know thyself.” The Tao Te Ching stated, “Knowing others is intelligence, knowing yourself is true wisdom.” And in Hamlet, William...
Human behavior is really quite simple if you have a model for understanding it. As Francis Bacon said, “A model is a tool for the mind.” The power of the DISC styles is that they provide a framework for making sense of why people say what they say and do what they do....
Goethe said, “In the works of man as in those of nature, it is the intention which is chiefly worth studying.” Understanding the DISC styles give us the opportunity to look to intention rather than just behavior. Consider a recent interaction that I had with a friend....
Keeping the Beat by Merrick Rosenberg As I watched my son’s school concert last night, I realized that drummer plays the role of the Supportive or “S” DISC style in the band. The drummer holds the music together. The drummer’s role is to keep the beat and ensure that...
Personality Tests by the Numbers by Merrick Rosenberg There are many profiles that assess an individual’s behavioral style or personality. These tools are used extensively in companies to increase employee effectiveness by increasing self-awareness and teaching people...
We all have moments when we experience stress. When it hits, we feel it in our bodies and it impacts our ability to think clearly. Some stress is motivating and encourages us. It causes us to kick into gear and get things done. Other stress is depleting and exhausts...
