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DiSC Expert | Trust-Building Consultant | Team Communications Specialist

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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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4 Ways to Delegate Effectively to a Pinball (High i) Style Colleague

The pinball colleague. I know her well. I am she, to some degree. Full of energy, constantly moving, bouncing all over the place…that’s me. That’s my zone. It’s my strength—and my Achilles heel. Amazing at juggling a million things at one time, full of vivacity and creativity, constantly moving from one thing to the next with liveliness and color…this is me, the pinball kind of colleague. AND—the apparent lack of focus, fast pace, and inattention to detail can sometimes make my teammates a …

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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 …

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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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