DISC profile under pressure and stress

We’ve all seen it before and recognize that different people respond to pressure in different ways.

Knowing how a person will react under pressure can be extremely useful in guiding management decisions. Understanding when a person’s behaviour betrays feelings of pressure can also be extremely advantageous in a number of ways.

‘Pressure’ in this sense is defined as a short-term effect.… Read more

Stress and DISC

I have received positive feedback on the DISC related tips and suggestions I’ve been positing, and so I’ll keep this series going by looking at the different behaviour preferences attitudes towards stress.

Every life is stress filled. Different behaviour styles react to stress in different ways, and even become stressed from different situations. It may not come as a complete surprise, but once you understand the reasons,  you’ll be able to make it through, and assist others cope with the ups and downs, daily stressors and anxious moments of day-to-day life that much better.… Read more

5 tips to focus under pressure

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I met an old colleague yesterday and she said she nearly didn’t recognize me, I looked so much calmer than I did when I was working for a multinational business.  Wow pressure certainly affects people differently, so lets look at ways to minimize the negative impacts.

When you’re managing in the middle of a business, there’s constant pressure. When everything is a priority, how do you remain calm and complete all your tasks on time?… Read more