Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Discover DiSC Styles and Your Organizational Style
DISCOVER DiSC STYLES AND YOUR ORGANIZATIONAL STYLE
Nancy Allen – President – Leading With DiSC
Does it ever feel like you are spinning in circles when it comes to organizing your home or office?
Or, would you be unable to create and feel productive if your office environment was disorganized?
Or, are you comfortable creating results, regardless of how disorganized your office environment happens to be?
Or, is keeping yourself organized a continuous, painful uphill battle?
I decided to look at how different DiSC Styles organize their office environment.
Go ahead, and let us know where your see yourself in the following DiSC Style overview. Okay?
Dominant Style: This Style tends to compartmentalize the most important items that will influence bottom line results, fast. This enables this Style to make decisions quickly and directly. And, since this Style wants to make the most effective use of time, they want the BIG PICTURE and their office often reflects this.
Influential Style: This Style offer a blend of enthusiasm, spontaneity, and creativity that sometimes influences a Very Messy Office Space. With this Style the focus is much more on collaboration and feeling well liked rather than stopping and organizing one’s office space.
Steady Style: This Style is very easy going and can have a rather cautious pace. Since this Style likes the steadiness of life. (I.e. the same food choices, the same office supplies, and the same way to work) their office won’t change much. In, fact once they have identified their favorite Chair, favorite pen, etc., they keep their office organized so they have easy access to their favorite things.
Conscientious Style: This Style values details and facts that clearly support an idea. So when you see their office, there will be labels, and color coded solutions everywhere. This tactic serves to provide easy access to the details they need easy access to. And, sometimes they get so bogged down in the details in a given project that their office looks like a bomb hit it.
Where do you see yourself? Please let us know by commenting below.
To learn more about DiSC go to www.Leading-With-Disc.com
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
DO YOU OWN A STRESS-O-MATIC?
By Nancy Allen –
President - Leading With DiSC
STRESS-O-MATIC? You
might be wondering. What’s this?
Okay. this was a fun way to get your attention.
And here’s the main point:
Most of us would NOT buy a Stress-O-Matic, even if it was a
real item that you could purchase.
In fact, we often ask ourselves how we can Reduce our stress? Right?
So, I decided to take be creative and look at “Commuting to
Work”- as a form of Stress, to see how each DiSC Style responds.
Take a look to see
which Style seems more like you: Check Your Driving
Behavior
DOMINANT STYLE–
Tends to drive in the fast lane and leaves early to avoid traffic. They conduct
business using blue tooth, etc. while on the go!
INFLUENTIAL STYLE: Tends to get ready putting on last minute
accessories, while in the car. Plays Music/Sings while on the go!
STEADY STYLE: Tends to leave the same time every day. May
prepare coffee/tea to go! And will
regularly make a daily call to relative to discuss the day.
CONSCIENTIOUS STYLE: Tends to listen to news to avoid traffic
delays and researches parking garages to find the best deal.
Would you like to learn how DiSC can influence greater
productivity for you and your team? Please
reach out to Leading With DiSC or contact Nancy Allen 770- 449-5350.
Monday, March 18, 2013
When Completing Tasks - What's Your DiSC?
WHEN COMPLETING TASKS - WHAT’S YOUR DiSC STYLE ?
As a DiSC Trainer and Coach for over 25 years, I’ve observed that different DiSC Styles tackle the challenge of completing tasks, very differently. So, have some fun and take a look below to see which DiSC Style fits you.
As a DiSC Trainer and Coach for over 25 years, I’ve observed that different DiSC Styles tackle the challenge of completing tasks, very differently. So, have some fun and take a look below to see which DiSC Style fits you.
Dominant Style
This DiSC Style often picks the most urgent items first so they can move on to their next “must do” goal. What drives the Dominant DiSC Style is momentum, getting results and a sense of urgency! In an effort to get results, this DiSC style may offer Bold or Daring ideas and look at the big picture, thus avoiding over analysis. Is this you?
Influential Style
The Influential DiSC Style is driven by connection with others and collaboration. This Style enjoys getting recognized and if they feel “ well – liked “ and appreciated, they will be thrilled to complete tasks with a great deal of enthusiasm. And when you acknowledge their feelings, and the importance of their relationship with you, they most likely will offer a creative, enthusiastic, spontaneous approach that can make “work” feel like “fun”! Is this you?
Conscientious Style
This DiSC Style specializes in accuracy. In fact, this style may get bogged down in the details at times. If you describe the tasks that need to get done with logic supported by facts, then this Style will deliver very accurate results, as long as they do not feel forced or pressured to do so. And with this style, expect lots of questions that may start out this way: “Just to clarify……..”
Is this you?
Steady Style
Have you heard the expression, “STEADY, FREDDY”? Well, this expression describes this DiSC Style perfectly. When tasks need to get done, this Style is comfortable with a stable, consistent process. Setting a timeline with expectations that fit everyone’s needs is a great way to be sure tasks are completed. When this style feels heard, and experiences genuine warmth, and care they will deliver results in a very steady, dependable way. Is this you?
Please reach out and let us know your thoughts!
And if you would like more information about DiSC Programs take a look at our Train the Trainer Programs. Or call Nancy Allen @ 770 449-5350
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Are Outstanding Leaders also Good Sales People?
When I think about the
Leaders I’ve Coached and Mentored over the years, I’ve noticed five
distinctions that clearly separate Good Leaders from Outstanding Leaders.
And I noticed that
Sales People share these five distinctions, as well.
Persuasion -
The ability to persuade or convince others about the benefits of moving forward
with an idea, or action is a key sales skill. A salesman tries to convince you of the value of what he’s promoting. A leader believes
personally in the value of what he’s promoting and if he is effective, he
will persuade you that it is in your best interest to value it, too.
Rapport - Effective Salesmanship
requires a mirroring of the team, group or decision maker in order to
strengthen rapport which is the first step in building a strong relationship. Rapport
is the glue that helps Company Teams and Employees feel good about their commitment
to their Leaders in the same way a
buyer feels good about his purchase from a Good Salesman.
Persistence - Many Leaders have defied the odds and built a powerful enterprise because of the power of persistence. Persistence is another key success factor that top Sales Professionals have used to close business and thus deliver outstanding results in the same way that Persistent Leaders enroll employees in moving far beyond their comfort zone in order to achieve amazing results.
Leverage - Good Sales Professionals know their product isn’t for everyone so they use leverage to target and reach the people who can benefit the most from their products or services. Leaders also use leverage by identifying the people who can do the most for their organization, including supervisors, teammates, and subordinates.
What Do You Think?
Are Outstanding Leaders
Good Sales People?
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