Workplace and Relationships: The DISC Advantage

Workplace and Relationships: The DISC Advantage

by | Dec 2, 2018

Most workplace productivity issues come down, directly or indirectly, to relationships. So, having spent some time introducing, very briefly, the DISC model as a sophisticated means of assessing and predicting human behaviour, let’s have a look at some of the ways it...
Cautious but no coward

Cautious but no coward

by | Nov 18, 2018

Too often in a ‘take the initiative’ world, the cautious type personality is perceived as lacking enterprise, even something of a coward. This sad misrepresentation means that leadership teams often lose out on the expertise and insight of those who can provide deep...
Inspiration

Inspiration

by | Oct 29, 2018

Influence, John Maxwell suggests, lies at the heart of leadership. Last week I wrote about the determined, directive sort of personality, outgoing and task-focused and observed that we often see leadership in terms of this type of person. But today I want to reflect...
Inspiration

The Direct Type

by | Oct 23, 2018

The D personality type is typically direct and outgoing. But it’s important to remember that we are all a complex blend of characteristics, so while this blog focuses on the D type, we are not seeking to pace anyone in some sort of box.

Decreasing Stress Increasing Productivity – Oh Yeh!

Decreasing Stress Increasing Productivity – Oh Yeh!

by | Oct 15, 2018

Decreasing stress and increasing productivity must be two of the Holy Grails of life. In business, stress is a major contributor to less-than-optimal productivity. Typically, this stress arises from 3 main causes: Interpersonal conflict Lack of felt appreciation Poor...