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 [...]
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. [...]
