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Monday Myth Check: Your DISC Style Isn’t Fixed
The Myth: Once you discover your DISC behavioral style—whether you're a D, I, S, or C—that's who you are forever. People don't change. The Reality: While you do have natural tendencies and...
DISC Is Not Your Identity: Why This Matters for Leaders
Ever taken a personality assessment and thought, "Wow, that's so me!"? It's validating, right? But here's where things get tricky—especially with tools like DISC. DISC is a powerful behavioral...
Unlock Your Leadership Potential with DISC
Understanding yourself and your team is the foundation of exceptional leadership. That's why I'm excited to introduce our new online DISC workshop—a powerful tool for building self-awareness and...
Monday Myth Check: Don’t Hunker Down When Times Get Uncertain
When business slows down or uncertainty creeps in, our instinct is often to panic. We start cutting costs, scrambling for new clients, and abandoning our proven strategies. But here's the myth I...
Monday Myth Check: Why Higher Salaries Aren’t Always the Answer
We often assume that paying more automatically equals better results. But before defaulting to salary increases as your primary motivator, consider where that logic leads. Here are three reasons why...
The Innovation Myth: Why Consistency Often Beats Novelty
While innovation gets all the headlines, the idea that "you must innovate to succeed" deserves serious scrutiny. Don't get me wrong—I love creativity and pushing boundaries. But as leaders, we need...
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