Keeping control is the sign of a stable, reliable person. Having the ability to keep control under stress is based on having a strong sense of self-regulation, a part of emotional intelligence. If self-regulation isn't a strength, it's best to avoid situations that can trigger a negative reaction.

2 eyes, 2 ears, 1 mouth-this saying exemplifies the importance of observing more and talking less. The same rules apply when it comes to observing behavioral styles. Simply being aware of their non-verbals will reveal telling clues as to their predominant style; making better communication possible.

Communication is the foundation on which all human interaction is built. If you could identify a person's typical behavioral style, and adapt your behavior to create better communication, wouldn't you want to know how? Using DISC to analyze non-verbals is a great way to start through observation.

Understanding and being able to identify the various behavioral styles can be very advantageous when it comes to good communication. Through the study of DISC, we know that someone possessing a high-I behavioral style can be summed up as a trusting, fast-paced, people-oriented conversationalist.

Sometimes you may have the right person for the right job and still not get the results. What happens then? When your top performers stop performing, having an assessment of choice such as TriMetrix® can help uncover the underlying issues that may be preventing your staff from being their best.

Human beings are very complex. While we can observe behaviors, other factors that make up who an individual is must be measured through other means, notably assessments. Ron Price of Price Associates presents 5 reasons why understanding acumen is so important.

Four main factors make up the majority of behavioral styles. Most people have a tendency to have one factor be more robust than the others. For high-Ds in the DISC profile, it's all about tackling problems and challenges. Sometimes this can come at the expense of people skills.

Marketing is about telling stories & connecting emotionally with your audience. You can't make an emotional connection unless you reach someone's drivers; the very things that motivate them to do what they do every day. Using Driving Forces to craft your message helps you reach your ideal audience.

If you were able to increase your chances of accomplishing anything you set out to accomplish, wouldn't you want to do that? Everything starts with communication. These 5 ways to make communication more effective can help you win influence, gain advantage and have better outcomes.