Every style (a la DiSC) has different professional priorities that drive it (see my blog post about that for more info about the styles and their priorities); the way in which every style communicates is different as a result. Learning what those differences are--and how they manifest so that you can use that information to serve your relationship positively--goes a long way toward establishing more effective communication and, therefore, a richer and enhanced relationship. Once you identify …
Team Building
3 Ways to Effectively Write an Email to an i-Style!
When writing an email to an i-style team member so they’ll actually read it and (hopefully) take your message under serious advisement, here’s what’s important to remember. Capture Their Attention With a Compelling Subject Line i-style individuals are incredibly high energy, with excitement and a zest for EVERYTHING life has to offer. Because they tend to be very busy individuals with full schedules and LOTS happening at any one time, your email must stand out in order …
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Communicating Through Change: Trust, DiSC, + Information Hoarding
Last night, I gave a presentation at the American Family Dream Bank in Madison. It was titled “Effectively Communicating Through Change.” The audience was lively and the interaction rich. I proposed three different ways that my audience, a group of professional Information Technology (IT) Consultants, could effectively communicate with their teams—especially during times of change (when communication is often imperiled!). Here’s what I shared (and what they told me afterward that they found …
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How to Guestimate Someone’s DiSC Style
Guestimate One's Style By Asking Two Easy Questions Short of formally assessing individuals, which I'm always happy to help with (of course), the best way to guestimate someone's DiSC style is to do the following. First, consider a specific person in your mind. Take a moment to really think about them, their demeanor, behavior, essence, etc. Get a totality of the person in your mind. Once you've got that, you can guesstimate what their style might be by doing the following. Ask yourself …
Conflict At Work: How To Deal with a Tough-Minded, Forceful Colleague When You Disagree
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 …
