A couple weeks ago, I shared the story of our high-energy, people-focused teen daughter’s first experience working in our orthodontic office. We had put her in the far back lab area, seated in a cubicle, picking bubbles off of models of teeth, hour after hour. She was certain she was going to lose her mind! Much [...]
Since my husband is in that 4% of the population who are one pure highest style, his High D level is nearly off the chart. This means he is driven to be in charge in his orthodontic office. ***One important note: we learned that it is crucial to have only ONE High D-Style person in an [...]
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 [...]
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. Preamble to the Declaration of Independence As I think about this powerful statement that has influenced nations for centuries, it brings [...]
