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Ben Franklin Was What?

Ben Franklin Was What?

Benjamin Franklin is out flying a kite again. This time with a key attached. He was waiting for a huge thunderstorm with lightening, thunder and rain. He’s got the storm now and he’s in the middle of it flying that silly kite with the key hanging from the string. Is...

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What is Matthew McConaughey?

What is Matthew McConaughey?

Whether it’s lunch with Leonardo DiCaprio in “The Wolf of Wall Street,” Kate Hudson’s “challenge” in “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,” or in the “Dallas Buyers Club,” where he won an Academy Award, Matthew McConaughey is a very interesting and likeable guy.  But, what...

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What is Reese Witherspoon?

What is Reese Witherspoon?

The Legally Blonde 1 & 2 beauty queen (She has won at least a dozen child and then celebrity beauty honors.) is much more then “just another pretty face.” You’d think she was an intense “I,” but she’s not that at all. It’s her acting you are seeing. Read on and...

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DISC

The Selflessness in “Social”

The Selflessness in “Social”

Party, Party, Party! That might be the “call” when some hear the word “social.” But in our case, “social” means giving to others or society. The mantra for people with this motive or value is closer to “caring,” “sympathetic,” and “selfless.” Would you like to find...

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Do DISC Scores Change Over Time?

Do DISC Scores Change Over Time?

One of the many myths I dispel in our DISC Certification course is that DISC scores do not change over time. Can a person’s DISC score change? Absolutely! Do they change? That depends. There are over 30 different DISC assessments currently being sold in the USA. Most...

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DISC & Motivators Certification

The Selflessness in “Social”

The Selflessness in “Social”

Party, Party, Party! That might be the “call” when some hear the word “social.” But in our case, “social” means giving to others or society. The mantra for people with this motive or value is closer to “caring,” “sympathetic,” and “selfless.” Would you like to find...

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Here’s The Easy Way For You To STOP Wasting Time

Here’s The Easy Way For You To STOP Wasting Time

“I never waste time!” It’s others who waste my time! How do I stop that? Here’s the BAD news! No matter the reason for wasting time, it’s YOUR responsibility to manage your time. Here’s the GOOD news! It’s not that difficult if you have a structure to follow. This...

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6 Things a DISC Certification Should Give You

6 Things a DISC Certification Should Give You

Facilitating dozens of DISC Certifications with 100s of now DISC certified practitioners has taught me a number of things about what makes for a quality DISC certification course. Below are six key components you should find in any quality DISC Certification...

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Emotional Intelligence Certification

How Can I Benefit From Emotional Intelligence? – Part 2

How Can I Benefit From Emotional Intelligence? – Part 2

“I am not angry” screams the boss at a staff member.   “I don’t care what my best friend said about me on Facebook,” says the teary-eyed high schooler.   “It’s no big deal she prefers him over me.  I didn’t like her that much anyway,” says the hurt...

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Leadership

The Folly of Rewarding With Money While Hoping For Loyalty

The Folly of Rewarding With Money While Hoping For Loyalty

Money rarely creates loyalty. Just think about it. People leave one organization to go to another organization for more money all the time. Sometimes it's 5% more. Other times it's 25% more, or greater. If you are using money as your primary way to motivate or create...

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Onboarding…Made easy?

Job Interviewing Maladies & Their Cure

Job Interviewing Maladies & Their Cure

Like everything else; successful approaches to hiring people have changed. A recent Wall Street Journal (WSJ) article points out a number of maladies experienced by job seekers. Negative outcomes abound because of organizational mistakes. Some outcomes are even...

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Team Building

The Biggest Misunderstanding of Why People Leave

The Biggest Misunderstanding of Why People Leave

The biggest misunderstanding of why people leave is that money will solve the problem. It’s a myth that paying people more is THE answer to retaining staff. It is true that certain people are driven by the need for money and the security money brings. They will leave...

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Why Teams Work – Part 2

Why Teams Work – Part 2

If you want read “Why Teams Work - Part 1“ click here Fosters Different Ideas, Creativity, & Innovation  When people have different tasks, they also see things through a different lens. For example, people who have more D, I, S, or C in the DISC behavior...

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Why Teams Work – Part 1

Why Teams Work – Part 1

Everywhere we look, in the media and at work, we hear “teams.” Microsoft has even developed an entire teams platform and has an intense advertising campaign telling us the importance of teams. So, why are teams the rage? Why is everyone talking about and interested in...

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