Chariti Gent

DiSC Expert | Trust-Building Consultant | Team Communications Specialist

relationships and communication

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Three Ways to Handle D-Style Bullies at Work

Do you often deal with a bully at work? Perhaps you can relate to this reader, who recently reached out to me over email with this situation: Hi Chariti, One member of my team, a solid D-style, often bullies others at work. They see their bully-style as more of a reward to wear around their neck and something to be proud of, rather than seeing how it makes others not want to work with them. I've provided feedback and they admit to the issue and apologize but continue to act in the same …

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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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Difficult Coworkers or Misunderstood Intentions? Let DiSC Be Your Guide

Does your coworker block you? Question every single move you make? And/or just plain make your professional life stressful by being seemingly difficult? I get it. I've been there. But... Rarely is anyone ever difficult for the sake of being difficult. I truly, truly believe this. Even when it feels like someone's got it out for you, there is usually an underlying reason that is motivating them to act the way they do. However, intentions aren't always apparent or understood. It doesn't have …

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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 …

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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 …

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