When we get frustrated with a person and allow our frustration to vent in the form of an attack on their character and intelligence, we resort to what is known as an ad hominem attack. This rarely works well in debate or in leadership communication. This week we're looking at a better way to speak … [Read more...]
How the DISC Model Can Cause Problems for You
Properly applied, the DISC model is a powerful tool to help you become a better communicator. Improperly applied, it can cause significant problems for you. In this episode, I'll look at how improper application of the DISC model can create problems for you and what you can do instead to use it for … [Read more...]
Avoiding Confirmation Bias – Stay Curious
A challenge that we all face in leadership communication is the struggle to fairly evaluate all sides of an issue before making a decision, and we all share the problem of confirmation bias. Most, if not all, people struggle with both seeking and honestly considering information and perspectives … [Read more...]
The Coaching Mindset with Carl Smith – Cautious Style
This is our final episode in a 5-part series of conversations about the coaching mindset. Carl Smith is my guest, and we discuss the contribution Cautious style people bring to coaching conversations. As in the other episodes in this series, we consider both how a Cautious style coach can get out of … [Read more...]
The Coaching Mindset with Carl Smith – Supportive Style
Continuing our discussion about the coaching mindset, Carl Smith and I consider the Supportive style contribution to coaching. Carl shares what he has learned as a Supportive style coach and I share some observations about how to be a better coach for people with Supportive traits. Additional … [Read more...]
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