Tag Archives: EI

DISC or MBTI? How about Emotional Intelligence (EI)?

This week I have been reviewing job descriptions seeking Human-Behavior-Tick-300x136candidates with Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) experience.  And, this week I was asked a question by a colleague wanting to transition from technical training to doing leadership training.  He asked which is the preferred of the two psychometrically proven Jungian (Carl Jung) based, behavioral assessment tools, MBTI and DISC.

Trust-1-150x150Personally, I find human behavior fascinating and his question meant he was really giving this some careful consideration, and many others may have a similar question.  I have found Wikipedia to be a good reference as an overview. … Read More “DISC or MBTI? How about Emotional Intelligence (EI)?”

INNOVATION SECRETS: 7 Ways to Manage Psychological Blind Spots, Going Deeper

Hear-no-see-speak1-300x300The key to sustaining innovation is being able to think out of the box—keeping fresh ideas coming.  Taking leadership to the next level and providing programs that “go deep” means literally digging deeper.  Over time, we develop tunnel vision.  I know I have.  So, I have to consciously keep myself out of that rut.  Otherwise, the potential for blind spots increases—I continue to discover that I have more than my fair share.  I can at times simply hit a brick wall.  My team can also hit a brick wall.  And, ultimately innovation is halted.

There is nothing wrong that I have blind spots. … Read More “INNOVATION SECRETS: 7 Ways to Manage Psychological Blind Spots, Going Deeper”