Delegating effectively to an analytical, precise, detail-oriented team member (i.e., a C Style per the DiSC Behavioral Scale) can be intimidating. These types of colleagues are the ones who incredibly smart, create near-perfect pieces of work time and time again, and are known for having the right answers/being the expert. They are rigorous in using checklists, always triple or quadruple check the bottom-line numbers, and never-ever hand over a document without the i’s being dotted and …
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Personality vs. Behavior? What Everything DiSC Says About Your Temperament
Many people think DiSC is a measure of personality. In truth, however, it’s actually measuring your natural behavioral style, specifically how you "default-behave" in varying contexts/situations (in other words, your default temperament). What’s the difference between personality and behavior? Personality is not dependent upon context or situation; behavior often is (for more on this distinction, please see …
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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 …
Private + Reserved People: Three No-Fail Strategies for Connecting With Them
Once again, this week I am connecting with you in a "Dear-Abby-Style." The below is an *actual* question from a reader. I answered her question through the lens of what I believe to be one of the most powerful tools out there for creating better professional relationships--DiSC! If you'd like me to address a professional relationship question of yours (anonymously), simply email me at chariti@charitigent.com. All questions are welcome! Dear Chariti: I have a new team member on my …
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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 …
