Understanding DISC Profiles Differently

Understanding DISC profiles can be challenging without DISC training. However, we can present different ways to explain them to make sure our clients have a clear understanding of their DISC profiles.

Understanding DISC profiles gives us information about our natural behavioral style. First and foremost, we need to recognize that we have all four DISC styles in us. What the Extended DISC

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Stressed, Anxious and Unproductive - Not Just Millennials

Millennials are constantly labeled as unproductive, stressed out and anxious. Why single out millennial's for having the same common qualities as everyone else?

I am a stressed out, unproductive and anxious millennial

First, I want to start this all off by introducing myself. Hi, I'm Halle, and I am the Client Loyalty and Marketing Manager at Extended DISC. I also happen to be a millennial. The

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Effective Communication in 4 Steps

Discover the 4 Steps to Effective Communication and why it's so effective in your DISC practice. Combining these 4 steps with DISC tools will enhance your ability to deliver DISC to your clients and employees.

Overview of the 4 Steps to Effective Communication

We build these 4 Steps to Effective Communication in our DISC reports, and training materials. Step 1 is to understand what D, I, S and

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Personal Bias on What It Means to Be Successful

No one DISC style determines how successful an individual will be. Our personal bias, however, affects how we perceive the world and what we believe creates success...including what DISC Styles create success.

A couple of years ago I received a call from a consultant who was using the Extended DISC assessment tool with one of his clients. He was in charge of a project to help a client identify

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Leaders can get so Stuck on Suck-Ups...but why?

Nobody likes a suck-up. So why do leaders surround themselves with them?

This blog was adapted from an Extended DISC® newsletter featuring Marshall Goldsmith in February of 2006.

I have reviewed more than 100 custom-designed leadership profiles for major corporations. These documents typically feature boilerplate language that describes the leadership behaviors companies desire. Such

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Managing People Stuff and Catching Redfish

Managing people stuff is hard. I gave it my all as a new manager, but it wasn't working effectively. Then one day, I learned what could improve my performance.

Just another day in the office

Managing people stuff is hard. Some days I survived better than others as a new bank manager. This day was not one of them and life moved in slow motion. I was slumped at my desk with my office with door

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Analytical Personality Type: Am I Correct?

The Analytical Personality Type, also known as the C-style, is logical, quiet, and focused on doing tasks correctly. Learn some tips for being more successful as a C-style.

Meet Melanie, an Analytical Personality Type

Melanie is a great example of the Analytical Personality Type. She has worked for a small accounting firm for 25 years and plans to retire in 8 years. She has been systematically

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Steady Personality Type: Assert Your Strengths!

The Steady Personality Type, also known as the S-style, is amiable and friendly. He likes to focus on building relationships and being a team player. Learn some tips for being more successful as an S-style.

Meet Alex: our Steady Personality Type

Alex is a great example of a Steady Personality Type. He has worked as a bank branch manager for 12 years. Alex was just promoted because the previous

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The Social Personality Type: Do You Like Me?

The social personality type, also known as an I-style, loves attention and interactions with people. They use people and communication skills to achieve success. Learn how the I-style can become more successful.

Meet Jake, the social personality type

Jake is an ideal social personality type and a very high I-style. He loves meeting, talking, socializing, and just being around people. Everyone

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D-Style Personality Type: I Did it my Way!

The D-style personality type is one of the four main DISC styles. What makes this style unique from the other styles? How does a D-style become more successful?

Meet Maxine: A D-style personality type

If you were to ever meet Maxine, it wouldn't take you long to recognize he ultra competitiveness. She's a D-style personality type. Although Maxine usually greets people she meets with a smile,

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