Many, if not most, companies say, “Here’s our culture. Adapt.” But what if there’s a better way? What if organizations create an environment where the culture adapts to the people? When you design a workplace that honors different personality styles, engagement rises,...
“We hire for competence and fire for fit” sounds like a hiring issue. A candidate walks in with a strong resume, solid experience, and a track record of results. The interview goes well. Then a few months go by. Communication feels strained. Collaboration begins to...
Most change initiatives do not fall apart because the strategy was wrong. They fail because leaders overlook what people need to successfully adapt. The moment that change is announced, four distinct psychological needs emerge. Missing even one causes resistance to...
The traits associated with the four styles—Eagles, Parrots, Doves, and Owls—don’t vary by generation, but they show up differently across different generations. The environment affects how we express our style. Technology, parenting norms, economic changes,...
Graduates hear the same advice every year. “Follow your passion.” It sounds inspiring, but it leaves out the part that actually determines whether a career works. Liking the idea of a job is not the same as doing it every day. You can care deeply about a cause and...
When we conduct interviews, we often believe we are being objective. We assume we are assessing skills, experience, and cultural fit. What we are usually really evaluating is comfort—and comfort has a personality. At Take Flight Learning, we apply the DISC model...
