As we start the series using the DISC System to improve our communication, there is an important distinction I want to point out. This one adjustment will significantly enhance your communication. Years ago, I was sitting in a movie theatre watching "Bicentennial Man", a 1999 show starring Robin Williams. He was a robot, desperate for conversation [...]
With the U.S. Open playing recently, we have been amazed at some very fine tennis games. But their goal is for the person on the other side of the net to NOT be able to return their hit. On the other hand, since we’ve been involved in the process of building a new house, then moving [...]
Most of us, at any age, are involved in daily activities that require lots of people interaction - whether it is in an office, school, job, activities, etc. For some of us, this is inspiring and renewing. But for the High C-Style person, this can be extremely draining. As a reminder, the C-Style person tends to [...]
As you may tend to do, I have a propensity to push myself, enjoy activities with family and friends, then try to get that one more item done on my ever-present To Do List... and keep going... and keep going... until I crash. One of my goals as a High S-Style person is to do a [...]
I was thinking lately about the months of the “Stay at Home” season of dealing with COVID challenges. For this High I-Style who is renewed by fun and people time, I don’t think I realized the depth of the challenge this was to my well-being or how long it has taken me to recover. One thing [...]
This was a regular scenario at my house: Phone rings – it’s the neighbor – “Beth – your husband is out mowing the lawn AGAIN – the 3rd time this week! Tell him to stop!!” But I know it has been a stressful time at work and mowing the yard is a guaranteed way for him [...]
