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Understanding D of D-I-S-C

Defiance is one of the characteristics of the D (Dominance) style.

The D-style in the D-I-S-C Framework is heavily result-oriented. This produces a significant level of focus on the end game. A competitive spirit and a drive to win are key features of the D-style in action.

“Stubborn”, “Pushy”, “Aggressive” are some of terms that are used to describe D-style behavior when obstacles threaten goal attainment.

Want to hit it off well with your D-style colleague?

Help them achieve their goals. Contributing to the success of the D-style colleague is the most important thing you can do to win their support and respect.

Rough edges? Look past those. No harm or malice is intended. Just this raw desire to achieve desired objectives.

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Dealing with Dominant Behaviour

Another tip in relating to the Dominant behavioral style is to recognize the tendency to speak in animated tones.

This may come across as forcefulness and even aggression. Look past that and deal with the facts.

Body language notwithstanding you can in fact can your point heard and even accepted – if your argument is sufficiently compelling.

Challenged dealing with the Dominant behavioral style?

Play a central role in their goal attainment. You will be seen in a totally different light – positively.

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Yohan Blake – another Glen Mills product

The world revels in Usain Bolt’s celebrity and now Yohan Blake blazes to an amazing 19:26 in the 200 Meters. There is a thread that joins the two – Glen Mills.

Glen Mills has a long history of training world class sprinters. He is the coach that guided Raymond Stewart to the Olympic 100 meters final while Stewart was still in school.

Recall also that Mills took over Bolt when there was a national outrage at the fact that a national treasure was being wasted and Bolt was under-performing to an alarming extent.

We should also remember that Kim Collins spent time in the Glen Mills coached Racers Track Club set up.

Now, 21-year old Yohan Blake has run probably the fastest 100 meters ever. Consider, 19:26 over 200 meters means an average of 9:63 for each 100 meters. He ran the first 100 meters so slowly that the last 100 probably dipped under 9 seconds. Certainly the last 40 meters were simply astounding.

Watch out world – Glen Mills is at it again!

Glen Mills needs to get  the global and national recognition that his genius deserves.

Watch Blake’s amazing run here.

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Moses’ Missing Mindset

Moses's Missing Mindset

Moses demonstrated a lot of qualities that are linked to D-style behavior in the D-I-S-C Framework. These include decisiveness and daring.

Moses also displayed the classical D-I-S-C Framework recognition of an absence of Patience in the D-style mindset.

Moses smashed the tablets of stone to pieces when he realized that the Israelites had created idols.

Most notably, Moses struck the rock to produce water in a bout of frustration at the disgusting behavior of the Israelites. He was instructed to “speak to the rock”. That bit of impatience actually cost him his place in the Promised Land.

We should also recall that he killed the Egyptian who was abusing one of his countrymen.

Moses seemed to have a relatively short fuse. That is in keeping with D-I-S-C Framework analysis of classic D-style behavior.

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Is Focused Specialization The Best Strategy?

A long standing adage is “One thing at a time and that done well”.  Even more important is the historical focus on shaping careers towards specialization.

Indeed, those who would go against the tide of specialization will be warned about the risk of becoming “jack of all trades” – without being the master of any.

I have noticed that using the D-I-S-C Framework, individuals who are Reserved tend to be more convinced that specialization is the ideal strategy. Persons favoring the Outgoing orientation are more willing to explore multiple opportunities.

Individuals favoring the I-style are widely discriminated against. The face a glass ceiling with respect to the levels of management that they can attain. They are routinely criticized for a lack of focus and the failure to “stick to one thing.”

Now this article bravely advocates that focused specialization is not a good idea. Read more…

 

 

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Common Marriage Myths Discussed

 

In the video below, Erica Hill talks to Woman’s Day editor Jamie Zanziger who says some of the traditional rules about what makes a healthy marriage are myths.

She seeks to dispel “Never go to bed angry” as a myth. However, I prefer to accept the wisdom of the Bible:

Ephesians 4:26
“In your anger do not sin” : Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry…”

If we are committed to resolving issues each day and work at that discipline, the opportunities for there to be an accumulation of anger and frustration.

I would also not encourage lying to your partner. Not sharing every detail in life is not the same as lying.

Sleeping in separate beds because of anger can be seen as getting practice for “trial separation” which is often a precursor to divorce.

These “guidelines” as I would prefer to call them are worthy of note and can set the tone for a happy and lasting marriage.

Watch here then return to give your feedback.

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Leave, Unite and Become one

Geneis 2:24 That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.

Marriage needs to achieve these three objectives:

  1. Leaving parents
  2. Uniting with a wfie
  3. Becoming one flesh

Many marriages fail to clear the first hurdle. Some couples never quite leave their parents. Here are some manifestations of marriages being negatively impacted by excessive involvement of parents in marriages:

  • Demanding that the marital home be run exactly as Mom ran hers.
  • Constantly comparing whatever your partner does with your family experience.
  • Spending more time with your parents than with your spouse.
  • Seeking refuge in the family home when conflicts arise.
  • Calling on your parents to intervene and resolve disputes.
Parents need to learn to let go and allow their children to fashion a marriage that works for them. Their model is not necessarily the best one and it might not be suitable for the children. Their misguided concern about their children’s happiness might actually be achieving the very opposite.
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Why Do Jamaicans Run So Fast?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7JgqlL-Kv4&feature=share                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDOJvb_48mo&feature=related

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Usain Bolt Learns His Lessson


Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt’s reaction time in the 200 M Heats at the 13th World Championships in Daegu was 0.314 the 2nd slowest among the 54 athletes that ran the heats. Ashmeade had the fastest 0.146.

This follows his surprise ejection for a false start in the 100 M finals. This has brought the new “no error” false start rule of the IAAF into question.

One replacement option is to charge the entire field after the first false start. The next false start disqualifies the first and the second offenders. That eliminates gamesmanship and yet allows for tight scheduling for TV.

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