I believe this with my whole heart: DISC assessments are powerful tools for understanding human behavior. The foundation for DISC, in its various forms, originated nearly 100 years ago. It has been studied, verified, and refined for decades.And like most tools, when they’re used well, they’re extremely helpful. But when you misuse a tool—or use

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When you hear the word “conflict,” what comes to mind? For many people, it’s negativity: arguments, tension, frustration, and disruption. It’s no wonder we often do whatever we can to avoid it.But what if conflict isn’t always destructive? What if, when approached differently, it could actually strengthen your leadership, your team, and your results?Conflict as

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We talk a lot about “getting buy-in.” As leaders, we often aim to gain it—for a new project, a big change, a new direction. And don’t get me wrong, buy-in is important. But here’s the thing:Buy-in is just the start.When we focus solely on buy-in, we’re setting the bar way too low. Think about it:

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The world is filled with vague thinking. We say things like “I hope this works out” or “I wish things were different.” Even in conversation, we often use filler phrases like “you know” or “like” that dilute our clarity. This lack of precision isn’t just a habit—it’s a hindrance.Being specific, on the other hand, sharpens

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There are three little words that can truly change your life.Let. It. Go.Now, before your mind jumps to a certain animated movie soundtrack, let me assure you—this isn’t about ice castles or fairy tales. It’s about leadership. It’s about growth. It’s about becoming the best version of yourself.The Power of Letting GoWhen we think about

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How patient are you with others?It’s a simple question—but not always a simple answer. If you’re like me, you might say, “It depends.” Sometimes I’m calm, collected, and patient. Other times? Not so much. And if we’re being honest, we can all look back at moments when we think, “I could have… should have… been

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Something we have been doing our entire lives should be easy and instinctual. Right? What if that thing is communicating? If it’s so natural, why are we always complaining that someone misunderstood what we said, or that meeting could have been an email, but nobody read the email!? This is particularly common in remote work

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Is patience just waiting?When you think of patience, do you think of just sitting around, waiting for something to happen?A lot of people do. And while that’s part of patience, it’s not the whole story.Today, I want you to think about patience differently.Proactive PatienceWe often think patience means doing nothing. But there’s another kind of

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After more than 580 episodes of Remarkable TV, I found myself in a different spot—literally. For over 11 years, I’ve recorded these videos from the same studio. But today, I’m at my desk instead. Why? Because life and logistics made it necessary. But this small change sparked a big thought: When is different actually good?This

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As a leader, talking is part of the job. Whether it’s sharing information, making decisions, or answering questions, you’ve got to communicate. But as I’ve thought about it more and reflected on my own experiences, I’ve realized that sometimes leaders – myself included – can end up talking too much without even realizing it.This topic

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