http://www.lots-of-success.com/blog Effectiveness and Relationship Building Expert Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:43:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Have you had the experience of someone using their DISC style as an excuse? “Oh I can’t do that because I’m too…..” or “I can’t help it because I’m a high…..?” One of the benefits of the DISC system compared to some other behavioural systems is that DISC is not a ... http://www.lots-of-success.com/blog/2010/09/excuses-excuses/ One of the reasons this can happen is when the individual has two strong styles but you have only observed the higher one. Something happens that triggers the second highest style to rise higher. My friend Sandra is a typical high ‘D’, making quick decisions and always moving forward on new ... http://www.lots-of-success.com/blog/2010/08/do-you-ever-observe-unexpected-behaviour-in-someone/ Two of my favourite TV programmes at the moment are “Mary Queen of Shops” with Mary Portas and “The Hotel Inspector” with Alex Polizzi. The shows contain lots of tips on ways to improve businesses as well as an insight into how poorly some are run in the first place. They’re ... http://www.lots-of-success.com/blog/2010/08/disc-is-on-tv/ Several of my readers have asked for a quick overview of the main characteristics of each style. D stands for Dominance – often called the Driver. People who have lots of ‘D’ are ambitious, forceful, direct and very competitive. They love being in control, are results orientated, impatient and can get ... http://www.lots-of-success.com/blog/2010/08/quick-summary-of-disc/ VAK is another useful people-tool. The word is an acronym for Visual, Auditory and Kinaesthetic, our preferred means of learning and also the way we give and receive information. Like DISC, most people use one or two of these more strongly than the other. One of the easiest ways to ... http://www.lots-of-success.com/blog/2010/08/how-do-you-learn-best/ In the UK its holiday season again and the DISC styles behave differently going on vacation. The high ‘D’ wants to get to the destination as quickly as possible. If they are driving there, they’ll want to do it in one day without stopping and they are not keen to stick ... http://www.lots-of-success.com/blog/2010/07/disc-style-vacations/ Finally a little about the high ‘C’ leader or manager using the DISC system. The key factor to remember is that they find delegating very difficult. This is because they worry that you won’t do it to their very high standards. Expect your work to be checked until they are ... http://www.lots-of-success.com/blog/2010/07/the-high-c-manager/ The high ‘S’ DISC characteristics produce managers that are kind and considerate, being very supportive of the people they manage. It’s a very relaxed place to work where everything stays calm and consistent. This is going to be very frustrating for the faster paced folks like high ‘D’s and ‘I’s. So ... http://www.lots-of-success.com/blog/2010/07/calm-consistent-managers/ What are the advantages and limitations of the high ‘I’ leader? Because they are always enthusiastic they create a happy, collaborative atmosphere and encourage others in the team. There will be lots of meetings and conversations. However, although the high ‘I’s are great talkers, they are not particularly good at listening ... http://www.lots-of-success.com/blog/2010/07/the-high-i-disc-style-leader/ A couple of years ago I watched the TV reality show Big Brother….these types of reality shows don't usually appeal to me but I thought Big Brother might be interesting from a DISC point of view. To create compelling viewing the participants would be chosen for certain characteristics. They need to ... http://www.lots-of-success.com/blog/2010/06/big-brother/