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How to See the Star in Every Student: Using DISC to Identify Core Personality Traits
Psychologist Dr. Charles Lowery's profound quote, "By their fruit, you shall know them, but by their roots you shall understand them," serves as a powerful metaphor for personal development and understanding human behaviour. This universal truth is perfectly...
From Miscommunication to Mastery: My Unexpected Journey into DISC
In September 1999 (25 years ago!), I found myself in a situation that could only be described asa mix of chaos and opportunity. It was a defining moment in my career, and I recently talked about it in the Becoming Wiser podcast with Dr. Robert Rohm. Want to know more?...
Navigating the AI Transition: Why Empathy and Curiosity Are Your Organization’s Greatest Assets
Is AI reshaping the workplace? It’s a question on the minds of many organizations today, as AI continues to gain prominence. In our rapidly evolving world, AI is revolutionizing how we work. Tasks that once took hours can now be completed in seconds, thanks to...
DISCover Your Leadership Style: Personalized Pathways to Leadership Development
Are you in a leadership role? If so, how confident are you in your understanding of what being a leader truly entails? When we think of leadership, the immediate association is often with someone guiding their team towards greater success. While this is accurate,...
Decoding Minds: Leadership Lessons from Former Spy
The Zoë Routh Leadership Podcast invites guests to explore the future and its impact on leadership. Each episode tackles big questions like What's on the horizon? What does it mean for us? And most importantly, what skills do we need for future leadership? A few...
The Workplace Transparency Dilemma: Can You Build Trust Without Revealing All?
In recent months, we've dived into the vital roles both employees and managers play in organizational growth and individual team member development. As explored in part 1 and part 2 of our blog segments, numerous factors contribute to maintaining a strong professional...
Mission Possible: The Role of Human Sustainability in Organizational Success
What's the real game-changer in today's economy? It's us—we, as people, are at the heart of it all. Gone are the days of just machines churning away. As we mentioned in part 1 of our blog series on human performance, now, it's all about the human touch — it’s our...
Top-Secret Tactics: Why Human Performance Holds the Key to Transforming Organizations
You've likely come across the saying, "Employees are the key to our success," echoed by countless businesses and organizations. It's a phrase with real weight because behind every successful venture are individuals with a collective effort to make it happen. Just...
The 12 Sins (EXCUSES) for Not Applying the DISC Model of Human Behaviour at Work
What's remarkable about the Four Temperament (DISC) Model of Human Behaviour is its incredible flexibility. Whether in our personal lives or at work, DISC helps us navigate diverse personalities with tailored approaches that resonate with each individual's uniqueness....
Spies, Stories, and Strategies: Lessons from a Retired Spy
From Battle to Business is a podcast about veteran-owned businesses. Dean Van Dyke interviews veterans to learn how they've gone from serving in the military to running their very own companies. Last year, Dean invited me to talk on his podcast, and I was thrilled to...
JJ Brun, The Retired Spy
JJ Brun is a globally recognized Human Behaviour and Communication Specialist, who served for 20 years in the Canadian Forces in the field of Human Intelligence. JJ has dedicated his life and his business to training thousands of people in the principles of human behaviour and effective communication practices across cultures.