As I continue this post series inspired by The ABC's of Life wall hanging pictured above, I am again struck by both the simplicity of the concept and the apparent difficulty many of us have with … [Read more...]
Three Clues You Can Use to Find What Motivates Another Person
Two questions I often get in workshops, from coaching clients, and in consulting engagements are: How do I work with an unmotivated person? and How do I motivate someone to work harder? Here … [Read more...]
A Simple Model for Understanding What Drives Behavior
The diagram above shows a simplified model for better understanding what drives behavior. Since people often spend their lives studying and understanding what really drives our behavior, I am … [Read more...]
Effective Communication: What DO You Want?
This morning, I read a great post by my friend and colleague Kevin Eikenberry. In this post, Kevin makes a great point we can all learn from the campaign process that those of us in the United States … [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...]
Rules Without Relationship Breeds Rebellion
Rules, expectations, and guidelines tell us the limits of our behavior. They help us know what is and is not acceptable in the eyes of the people close to us and within larger groups of … [Read more...]
