A Brief History of the DISC Model The foundation for the DISC model comes from the work of a Harvard psychologist named Dr. William Moulton Marston in the 1920's. He developed a theory that people tend to develop a self-concept based on one of four factors — Dominance, Inducement, Steadiness, or Compliance. Marston’s theories form the basis on which DISC assessments and reports are built. The … [Continue Reading...]
DISC FAQ’s
Why We Don’t Hide DISC Assessment Results
https://youtu.be/5c-cGn0qrPI?rel=0&showinfo=0 Today, I'd like to address a common question that we get from trainers, facilitators, business owners or business managers who are purchasing assessments for other people to take. Usually they'll have their team take the … [Read More...]
How Can I Better Understand Another Person?
How can you use the DISC assessment or knowledge of the DISC model to better understand another person? When you don't have knowledge of the DISC model or similar information, and you meet another person, it's easy to slip into stereotyping and judging people. For example, … [Read More...]
Effective Communication Skills
Listening – The Other Side of Communication
While this podcast is titled “Talk Like a Leader,” my real intent is to explore all the different ways we can become better communicators. In this episode, I’m looking at the listening side of communication. We’ll briefly explore both the barriers we face to become better listeners and the things we can do to listen […]
Three Things to Consider Before You Choose a Communication Technique
As a leader, you will communicate with people in many different ways and in many different situations. You’ll be in meetings, in coaching conversations, and responding to emails. The general principles of communication apply equally to all of these situations, and the specific approach or technique you use can vary a great deal. In this […]