A young friend of mine, let’s call him Max, has learned a hard lesson that far too many people experience. After spending extensive time and effort to get a College Teaching Degree, then even earning his Masters, followed by several years of giving every waking moment to lesson plans, grading and teaching, he has realized this [...]
School is getting ready to start here in Kansas. Recently, I’ve heard several comments from students – as they get further in their school process – wondering what they should pursue in their courses of study, then in college. Once again, an understanding of the DISC Styles can be insightful and helpful. All around us are [...]
I just got home last week from our Family Vacation, to be met with the prep for a colonoscopy (oh joy, oh rapture). It has been a rough week, to put it mildly... but as I’m thinking about it, I’m realizing some important truths. As I quote from Dr. Charles Boyd on my website, “outside of [...]
The DISC System fascinates me! I have benefitted from its usefulness in a myriad of situations. It is interesting to apply it to Family Vacation, especially as we end our time together. As a quick review of each DISC Style, think of someone (maybe it’s you) who: D – Has to TAKE CHARGE I – Always [...]
As I mentioned last week, I’m taking a break from my regular blogging about the DISC to enjoy our Yearly Family Vacation. At this point, I usually write a vivid description of making then eating a delectable s’more, but we were greeted this year with “Fire Ban,” so no roasting of marshmallows over an open fire. [...]
One of my most-anticipated weeks of the year is here - Family Vacation - when we gather with our children and grandchildren to share time together in one of my favorite places on the planet – Rocky Mountain National Park. We also spend considerable time at the Y-camp nearby. This year will be my 71st Anniversary [...]
