Why Communication Breaks Down in Government Teams, and What You Can Do About It
Have you ever noticed how two people can sit in the same briefing, hear exactly the same words, and walk away with completely different takeaways? If you’ve spent any time working in a federal or provincial government environment, you already know this isn’t a rare...
Is There a Best DISC Style for Management Roles?
People ask me this question more than almost any other when it comes to leadership. Which DISC style makes the best manager? If I’m building a team, which profile should I be looking for at the top? It’s a question worth taking seriously, and worth...
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...