DiSC

Networking and DiSC; quick pointers…

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Formal and informal networking opportunities abound. There are plenty of pointers on networking out there. And, we’ve blogged about DiSC in the past – you’d better review the basics if you’re unfamiliar. Let’s put those together; check out these quick ideas for your next opportunity. Pointers for your DiSC type: If you are a… D- … Read more

Leaders create a cohesive team with these five behaviors

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Last week we dipped into Five Dysfunctions of a Team; this week we dive. I take you through a high-level overview of the Five Dysfunctions, and tell a short story about their accidental impact. This is a touch longer than 90 seconds, but I’ve gotten feedback that folks are hungry for more on this topic, so … Read more

Being easy to work with – when your leader is a “Steadiness”

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So, you’ve read your leader as an “S.” And, you want them to read this post.  Of course you do. But – things go better when we work to adapt ourselves, rather than trying to force others to change.  In fact, our adaptation can inspire others to change. (Have you read Leadership and Self-Deception yet?) Consider this as a goal: Be easy … Read more

DiSC in Action – Being Easy to Work With (when your leader is a “Dominant”)

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So, you’ve read your leader as a “D.” And, you want them to read last week’s post.  Of course you do. But – things go better when we work to adapt ourselves, rather than trying to force others to change.  In fact, our adaptation can inspire others to change. (Have you read Leadership and Self-Deception … Read more

DiSC in Action — leading as a “C”

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Information on reading the C (Conscientiousness) styles, and implications for leadership: Following the steps of people-reading,  we learn that someone who tends to be “skeptical and challenging,” and “cautious and reflective,” likely fits the profile of a “C” style. “C” leaders tend to be strong in the areas of Integrity, Self-Impovement planning, and clear Communication, … Read more

DiSC in action – leading as an “S,” and answering that silly question…

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When doing DiSC with a group of leaders, at some point someone asks “which is the best style for leaders?  Probably ‘D,’ right?”  Then, the “S” folks in the room get even more quiet, as concern rises that the answer may be “Yup. ‘D’s rule the world.”  Well, that’s not the answer. It’s important to get … Read more

DiSC® in Action – Why I Like It

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Here’s one reason I love DiSC®: you can put it to work immediately. Consider an individual whom you’re having a bit of difficulty connecting with, and you call this a “personality conflict.” Ask yourself: Is the person more fast-paced and outspoken? Or, are they more cautious and reflective?Then ask, is this person more questioning and … Read more

On owning your leadership style…

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Let’s make the assumption that, as a leader, you’ve taken a number of human behavior assessments (like the Leadership Practices Inventory, Everything DiSC®, Strengths Finders or Myers-Briggs), and therefore you have some sort of description (or two or five descriptions) as to what kind of leader you are. What happens to those analyses after you finish the assessment? Do they sit on your desk? In a file? Or worse yet, do they take a one-way pass to the recycling bin?

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