Leaders: What the Heck is DISC?

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Wayne Kehl

This is the first in a series of blogs in which I will explain the most common personality survey on the market today. DISC is the foundation of understanding for virtually every human personality type. Originally published by Dr. William Marston in 1928, the science of DISC is proven and trusted all over the world as [...]

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Mindful Leader: Know and Heal Thyself

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Rosaria (Ria) Hawkins, Ph.D.

I have had a spate of recurrent dreams. They have been a bit turbulent and unsettling. But this has been my subconscious life. It has been like I go to sleep to find that I am a shiny ball inside a pinball machine getting batted back and forth. On Dreams on Turbulence The main story line is this: I’m [...]

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On Leadership and Choosing a Mentor

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Aditi Chopra

Mentoring has been a hot topic of discussion amongst leaders. We all know the benefits of mentoring but we are often intrigued by the details. But what questions should we ask in order to achieve the best outcomes? Questions about Mentors These are some of the questions that come to mind when we think about [...]

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On Leadership and a Healthy Fear of Stability

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Erik Engberg

A mindful revolution among today’s leaders is needed around the concept of “change management.”   A consulting cottage industry has developed to aid employees “cope” with change as if it’s the demon to be cast aside.  If change is indeed inevitable, why do we approach it with halting hesitation? Instead, our fear would be better [...]

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5 Fears Employees Wish They Could Tell Their Boss

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Monica Wofford

Right or wrong, most employees are afraid of what their boss might think or say or if they told them half of what they’re thinking. This stems partly from the consequences a boss can wield if employees step too far out of line, but it also comes from a common personality difference between bosses and [...]

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Authentic Leadership Development: Microwave or Slow Cooker?

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Doug Ramsey

In other posts, I have tried (with respect) to call-out my colleagues for providing lightweight advice that really doesn’t work for the long haul. I have asked them to join me in creating what I see as authentic Leadership (Big L) that grows leaders slowly and effectively refines the recipes of up-and-comer leaders like a [...]

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4 Simple Ways Leaders Can Follow Their True North

Posted on February 24, 2012 by LaRae Quy

Most of us are passive spectators in our life. We plan careers, retirement nest eggs, and vacations, but we do not plan our life. As a result, we don’t live our life on purpose.

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