Nov 10

Parenting Corner – Our Son Wants to Quit His Team

Q: My son is an excellent athlete who often plays on elite teams; recently his high school coach suggested he practice with a particular team during pre-season however the team is horrible and my son is miserable after every practice. He wants to quit but my husband and I think …

Nov 7

Is Your Partner Not Listening to You–or Not Hearing You?

Different behavioral styles learn and hear differently…so if your husband/wife doesn’t seem to be listening to you, maybe it’s time to improve your communication skills based on the DISC assessment so you can communicate in a way that you are being heard.

Nov 6

In the Office – My Direct Report is Confrontational

Q.  I have a very hardworking yet confrontational direct report.  I find when we disagree I take responsibility for the disagreement to prevent the situation from escalating and in hopes she takes some responsibility as well, but she doesn’t.  How can I get her to see her role in a …

Nov 3

Parenting Corner – My Kids Keep Interrupting Me!

Q. I have a 5 and 7 year old who are constantly interrupting me when I’m having a conversation with another adult; it drives me crazy, what can I do?

A. Great question! Most parents attempt to address the issue when it’s happening, which has a short-term impact or no …

Oct 31

Being Perfect

We get caught up in wanting to make things “perfect”, but you can’t be perfect for all behavioral styles! So define what that means for you, what is the experience that you want in each moment and enjoy the process.

Oct 26

Parenting Corner – My 14 year old is Mature Looking

Q:  I’m a worried parent! My 14 year old daughter is very mature looking for her age….and much older boys at school are asking her out on dates. 

A. Great question. Regardless of how mature your child appears, it’s important to know the logical side of the brain doesn’t …

Oct 24

Removing Judgement

Sometimes we like certain parts of ourselves; for example, our emotions when we’re happy, but not when we’re feeling sad or upset.  Look at a judgement you’re making about yourself and ask how can you use those parts you see as “negative” to your benefit and to serve others.

Oct 23

In The Office – I’m a Perfectionist!

Q. When working on projects, planning events and even corresponding with people, I like to make sure it’s perfect.  The challenge is I know I spend more time than necessary which is preventing me from getting all my work done.  What can I do?

A. A high attention to detail …

Oct 19

Parenting Corner – I Have an Artistic Child

Q. Our son is very sensitive and artistic, and my husband think he needs sports to “toughen him up” and insists he participate in two sports a year.  My son wants to please his Dad, so he does it, but he’s not happy.  I feel torn in the middle, what …

Oct 17

Why Most Training Isn’t Long Lasting

We go to training sessions expecting to get results. But frequently the motivation we left with doesn’t last. When we learn a system of “how” to do something based on someone else’s behavioral style, it doesn’t feel natural to use, and we don’t get the results we wanted.