Posts Tagged ‘business’
My Latest "Case Study" of Two Friends with Opposite Personalities
I have a confession to make. I love analyzing people I meet at conferences in terms of their personalities, ESPECIALLY people who are there with a business partner. It’s probably because I work with my husband so I live out this dynamic of opposite personalities in my personal and professional life. I also work very…
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A Yellow/Red Reflects on a Week in Las Vegas
Some people shudder at the thought of being in Las Vegas for a whole week. I admit that I wouldn’t want to live there, but spending a week there for an industry show is one of my favorite things I get to do. I can’t even call it a “business trip” with a straight face.…
Read MoreWhat is Your Passion?
To some people, I am sure I appeared scattered. Many probably wonder how – and why – I juggle owning and operating three seemingly unrelated businesses. But there is a common thread in all that I do – it’s connections. I love people and personalities. So I am naturally drawn to things that connect people.…
Read MoreWednesday "What/Why/How" – Personalities for Business Q&A: Leading by Modeling
Q: Do I as a leader in the organization share my type with people in my organization? A: My personal recommendation is, YES! I am huge fan of everyone learning about personality types both in themselves and in others. When an organization does a Personalities for Business training, they find a new “vocabulary” that provides…
Read MoreWednesday "What/Why/How" – Personalities for Business Q&A: Hiring Personalities
Q: Should I look for the same types when hiring? Should I try to get all the types when hiring? A: When it comes to hiring, I definitely believe it is important to consider personality as part of the equation. The hiring process is generally quite different for small and large business owners. For small…
Read MoreWednesday "What/Why/How" – Personalities for Business Q&A: Speaking to Different Personalities at Once
Q: What if you are meeting with a bride and groom and others (like her parents) and there is a mixture of personalities…who do you gear the meeting to? A: Although the context is different, this is similar to what I deal with every time I present to an audience. You have to decide who…
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