Today, I led a DISC communication skills workshop that ended with a role-play exercise to allow participants the opportunity to practice the skills we had been discussing. For many of the people in … [Read more...]
Using the DISC Model: Focus on Needs More than Behaviors
The DISC Model of Human Behavior is, as the name implies, about behavior. And, to apply it well, I suggest looking beyond behavior to the needs behind the behavior to really use it to connect and … [Read more...]
Why I Use The DISC Model
People frequently ask me why I use the DISC model in my work. Today, I'll offer some of my reasons. I use the DISC model because: It is simple enough that... I can work with someone for … [Read more...]
Using the DISC Model: How to Create Stress for Other People
You can use the DISC model to have some fun with other people by watching them stress out when you consciously communicate with them in a way that is different from their preferred style. It's fun and … [Read more...]
Communication Tips – Using the DISC Model to Write Better Emails
Most of my writing about how to use the DISC Model to communicate more effectively has been focused on verbal communications. While the tips still apply to written communication, I haven't written … [Read more...]
Don’t Use an Illness Description for a Normal Behavior
Last week, I saw a report on television about the number of children that have likely been misdiagnosed as ADD/ADHD. As I watched the television piece, I was reminded of a common problem I see when … [Read more...]
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