Being Happy and Healthy at Work
Have you ever said, “This job is killing me?” You might be right. Recently, I attended the Alan Weiss conference and had the pleasure of hearing Dr. Martin Seligman speak. His topic was on the importance of happiness. The talk was not just about a person’s psychological well-being, but also about how happiness improves a […]
Take a TourObserving DISC Behavioral Styles at the Coffee Shop
Where would we be without the plethora of coffee shops that populate nearly every city in the world these days? More than just a place to start your day or get some breakfast on your way to work, the coffee shop has become a remote office, a central meeting location for civic organizations or study […]
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DISC Driving Styles: High Compliance
DISC Driving Styles – High Compliance: Defensive drivers Like a longer commute alone to think Safety conscious Try to obey the law Get frustrated when other drivers break the rules or drive dangerously Are precise when turning, changing lanes, and using their turn signal Hate being tailgated Are the most proficient at backing up Have […]
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DISC Driving Styles: High Steadiness
DISC Driving Styles – High Steadiness: Careful drivers Courteous of other, will let other cars go in from of them Do not pass often Prepare for a trip well with printed directions and maps they have reviewed ahead of time Usually stay in the slow lane Keep both hands on the wheel Make slow stops […]
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DISC Driving Styles: High Influence
DISC Driving Styles – High Influence: Get lost often Often forget or lose written directions and can’t remember address numbers Try to talk their way out of speeding tickets May not see stop signs or notice the light turning yellow May not look before changing lanes Often multitask while driving Have one hand on the […]
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DISC Driving Styles: High Dominance
DISC Driving Styles – High Dominance: Impatient Drivers Get frustrated easily by slow drivers in the left lane Drive fast and are prone to speeding tickets Race other drivers Use their horn more than anyone other style Speed up when they see a yellow light Make hard stops, have to replace their brake pads most […]
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Selling to the High Compliance Behavioral Style
Clues: Tone of Voice: Do they use little modulation? Are they quiet? Precise? Conversation: Are they formal, revealing little personal detail? Do they seem to over-evaluate or overuse date? Do they seem distant? Is this person driven by facts and logic with a step-by-step approach? Do they seem to hear the […]
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Selling to the High Steadiness Behavioral Style
Clues: Tone of Voice: Are they soft-spoken and slow paced? Do they seem calm and cooperative? Conversation: Are they relaxed? Do they go slowly and explain fully? Does this person seem cooperative and helpful? Do they seem uncertain? If you can answer yes to these questions, the person you are communicating with probably has High […]
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Selling to the High Dominance Behavioral Style
When trying to persuade someone to your point of view or sell to them, it is important to know what they want, what they fear, and the information they need to make a decision. Over the next four weeks we will be discussing clues you can gather within the very first conversation to quickly gain […]
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Understanding and Identifying the High Traditional Motivator
Week Six: High Traditional “He who has nothing to die for has nothing to live for.” – Moroccan Proverb Listen For References To: “Black and white” positions Religion or church activities Tradition Patriotism Passions: Pursuit of a system for living Finding meaning in life worth living and dying for Overextensions: May break the law by […]
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