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Who is the High S in Your ‘Office’?
If you’ve watched the TV show The Office, you know Pam Beesly Halpert. She’s the receptionist who’s friendly to everyone, remembers everyone’s name, and somehow makes the office feel like home. Pam is a textbook High S style. She’s calm, patient, and genuinely cares about the people around her. If
Why Did I Just do that? The Real Science Behind Our Choices
You know that moment when you say yes to something you didn’t want to do, and then you’re sitting there wondering why you did it? Or when you make a snap decision and later realize it wasn’t the best choice? We’ve all been there. We think we’re in control of
Holistic Admissions: Changing the Nursing Landscape
As the American society continues to evolve at a rapid pace, so too must the way we build our healthcare workforce. Nursing has reached a genuine turning point where diversity isn’t just a talking point but a proven driver of patient success. And yet, only about 33% of the nursing
Adapting Your Style
You’re in a meeting, and you’re about to say something. But then you notice something. The person across from you is leaning back in their chair. They’re looking at their watch. They seem like they’re disagreeing with you before you’ve even finished talking. In that moment, you have a choice:
Understanding Others’ Motivators: The Key to Real Leadership
Have you ever led a project, team, or conversation that fell flat and couldn’t figure out why? You outlined the vision, set the deadlines, and kept the energy up. But the results didn’t match the effort. The missing piece is often not what you’re saying, but whether you understand what
Well-Run DISC Clues: Mixing DISC and Motivators
You’ve probably noticed that not everyone with the same DISC style is exactly the same. Two High D styles might approach their goals completely differently. Two High S styles might have different priorities. Two High C styles might focus on different things. Why is that? The answer is motivators. Your
Attitudes vs. Beliefs: Why Knowing the Difference Can Transform Your Leadership
When was the last time you made a decision that surprised you? Maybe you supported a cause that didn’t align with your usual thinking. Or maybe you reacted strongly in a meeting but couldn’t quite explain why. Often, the invisible drivers behind these moments come down to the difference between
The Marshmallow Test: A Sweet Lesson in Emotional Intelligence
Imagine you’re four years old, sitting in a quiet room with a fluffy marshmallow placed right in front of you. A friendly adult tells you, “You can eat this now, or wait fifteen minutes and get two marshmallows instead.” Your tiny fingers twitch. Your stomach grumbles. Do you dive in—or do you wait for the bigger reward?
Well-Run DISC Clue: Blending DISC and EQ
You’ve probably heard about emotional intelligence, or EQ. It’s the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, and to understand and work with the emotions of other people. It sounds simple, but it’s actually one of the most powerful skills you can develop. And here’s something interesting: your DISC