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 …
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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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DiSC: The Swiss Army Knife of Training
How is Everything DiSC like having the Swiss Army Knife of training? It explains why people are the way they are; It uncovers why people do the things they do; and And once you’ve got those two things down, communicating and handling conflict gets a whole lot easier. But that’s the trick, isn’t it? How can you take everything you learned and apply it to the real world, making communication and conflict a whole lot easier? That’s where the online and mobile tool …
The DiSC Behavioral Style – 3 Lightning Fast Ways to Build Trust with an S
Note: This is part of a four-part series I'm running regarding building TRUST with the various DiSC styles. You can visit earlier blog posts to learn about how to build trust with a D and i Style. The Everything DiSC S Behavioral Style Reminder: S stands for Steadiness. S styles prioritize collaboration, support, and stability in the workplace. These folks are great listeners, highly loyal, and committed team players. They value harmony in the workplace, and they put a high price on …
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The DiSC Behavioral Styles: Three Lightning-Fast Ways to Build Trust with an i
Note: This is part of a four-part series I'll be running over the next several weeks regarding building TRUST with the various DiSC styles. At the heart of every meaningful, productive relationship exists this: TRUST. Building trust with one another is paramount to creating an effective team. If you are someone who is curious about how to build trust with an i Behavioral Style, read on! Reminder: i stands for INFLUENCE. The higher one's "i" is, the greater the preference for naturally …
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