Ever wonder how to interact in a workplace conflict with a tough-minded, forceful colleague? It can be intimidating, challenging, and feel downright impossible at times. Tough-minded and forceful behaviors manifest most directly in people who tend to be blunt, highly task-oriented, and uber-assertive. These folks seem to know exactly what to say to justify their point of view, and they don't back down easily from their version of the truth. Do you know someone like this? In the world of …
4 Strategies for Working With a Highly Detail-Oriented (C Style) Boss or Manager
Photo Credit: Talenta Blog - Human Resources Today I am married to a High C style manager. Aside from my own iS style, this is the style I probably know and understand the best. My husband says he can sum up the C style by this little quip: I was having a great day, and then...people. Allow me to further spotlight what the C style is all about. C's are task-oriented and logical individuals. They place a high priority on accuracy, stability, and challenge. For them, "being right" is not …
DiSC: 3 Sure-Fire, Winning Strategies for Working Effectively with an S-Style Boss or Manager
There are many ways to be effective with your S-Style Boss or Manager. I propose three sure-fire ways that are winning strategies for you to try. Photo Credit: Creative Fonts Before you begin, remember this about the S-Style: S-styles are people-oriented. They derive great satisfaction and energy from collaborating with others. Those with a dominant S-style are typically laid-back and reflective, and they are often described as easy-going and approachable. I often say that S’s are the …
DiSC: 4 Strategies for Working with an i-Style Boss or Manager
My sister and me. We're both very High i! Do you work with an i-Style boss or manager? That is, someone often described as: Highly enthusiastic, upbeat, cheerful, and positive; Has their hands on a million different projects; Serves on various extra-curricular committees within the organization; and/or Is tireless when coming up with new ideas and ways of approaching things. If you said yes to most or all of these, it's time to buckle your seatbelt! Like it or not, you're in …
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DiSC and the Non-Profit World: Spotlight on Operation Fresh Start
Recently, I had the privilege of bringing Everything DiSC to Operation Fresh Start (OFS). OFS is a Madison-based non-profit organization that provides Dane County youth a path to self-sufficiency through education and job training. After the training was over, Greg Markle, Executive Director of OFS, communicated with me about the impact and results that DiSC is having on his organization. He pointed to three things that were particularly remarkable. Attributes as Assets Me: Greg, …
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