Can Two People With the Same DISC Style Still Fail to Communicate?
Most people assume the hard conversations happen between opposite styles. A Direct (D) pushing too hard. A Cautious (C) asking too many questions. A clash of pace, priority, and energy. That assumption is understandable. It’s also incomplete. Some of the most...
How to Hold a Difficult Conversation Using DESC (and How DISC Strengthens It)
Difficult conversations are not the problem; avoiding them is. In business and in life, most breakdowns in trust, performance, and culture can be traced back to conversations that should have happened earlier and often did not. People delay these conversations because...
How To Use The 7 Summits Leader’s Scorecard Through the DISC Lens
Recently, I was introduced to The 7 Summits Leader’s Scorecard. One glance at the wheel and I could see why it matters. In a single picture, it pulls together a leader’s spiritual life, thinking, health, relationships, fun, finances, and work. For coaches who use the...
Does Our DISC Profile Change Over Time?
During my recent Fundamental DISC Train-The-Trainer Certification, someone asked me, “JJ, can our DISC profile change over time?” It’s a fair question. Life has a way of shaping us. We grow through new experiences, adapt to changing circumstances, and learn what works...