According to a recent HR.com study, there are 5 secrets to crafting highly productive teams. Since individual teams are essential for the success of the overall organization, taking the time, having a plan and finding the perfect employees to create those teams is essential for success.

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.