The One-Second Advantage That Changes Everything

The One-Second Advantage That Changes Everything

After nearly three decades of teaching martial arts, I’ve learned (the hard way) that the difference between reacting and responding is about one second. That’s what martial arts training provides—a brief moment to choose your next move with deliberate intention. That...
The Hidden Link Between Personality and Avoiding the Doctor

The Hidden Link Between Personality and Avoiding the Doctor

I recently lost an old friend because he ignored his health problems until it was too late. It made me wonder why someone would do that and if personality played a role. Hopefully, this wisdom will help you or someone you know. Let’s look at the four styles and their...
The Best Leaders Aren’t One Style, They’re All of Them

The Best Leaders Aren’t One Style, They’re All of Them

The best leaders don’t stick to one style. They flex to all four DISC personality styles—Eagle, Parrot, Dove, and Owl—to lead with impact.  People often ask me, “What style makes the best leader?” In the United States, we have a paradigm that leadership is represented...
How Personality Styles Shape the Way We See the World

How Personality Styles Shape the Way We See the World

“We don’t see the world as it is. We see it as we are.” — Anaïs Nin We like to think we are rational beings, responding to life with logic and clear vision. But we’re not. We interpret everything through various filters—our age, gender, past experiences, core values,...
You’re Not Selling Them, You’re Selling You

You’re Not Selling Them, You’re Selling You

Have you ever walked away from a sales call thinking, “Nailed it!”—only to hear nothing back? You hit all the talking points, believed in what you offered, and felt confident the deal would close. But it didn’t. The prospect ghosted you, leaving you to wonder what...
Confidence or Conceit? The Bright Side of Narcissism

Confidence or Conceit? The Bright Side of Narcissism

When we hear the word narcissist, we often imagine someone loud, self-absorbed, and constantly self-promoting—an attention seeker and a bragging machine. Not exactly someone you’d want on your team or as a life partner. But the truth is more nuanced....