The DISC Wizard Blog

[Tips] DISC: Using It In Hiring…

When using DISC for hiring, we have to remember that it doesn’t encompass the WHOLE person. There are many different aspects to a person and their performance, and likewise, to what each job requires. The first step is to spell out exactly what you are looking for....

[Tips] Getting Great References

Many companies don’t even attempt reference checks anymore. They don’t believe you can get any valuable information on a candidate because former employers aren’t willing to risk the legal implications of giving a reference. The strategy suggested below puts the onus...

[DISC Wizard Q&A] How To Increase Your Candidate Pool

Dear DISC Wizard, I have used your hiring system in the past and it’s great. Unfortunately, I’m now faced with the situation where I can’t find enough qualified candidates to even put through the assessment process. Any suggestions? ~ Michael A.   Dear Michael, What...

4 more ways interviewing is like dating..

You put on your best outfit. You know…the one that makes you look good! You double check the location and the time. You prepare some anecdotes and some questions, just in case the conversation lags. You leave early because nothing is going to make you late for this....

3 ways interviewing is like dating…

A few years into my consulting business, I had a client say to me… “Nancy, every time you tell me how a candidate is going to act on the job, within a week or two I see the EXACT behaviors you described. I swear, it’s like you have a crystal ball.” And The DISC Wizard...

[Tips] #1 Way to Foster Employee Engagement

Many of the companies that are traditional cultures have their nose to the grindstone so to speak (make money, cut costs, etc.) and are missing a bigger, compelling vision with which to engage their workforce. They say they want engaged employees but it is more of a...

Are your employees giving their all?

It was in the fall when two consultants rolled up to a plywood mill in Oregon. As they exited the rental car, they approached the entrance of the mill and promptly walked into an ambulance that was parked out front. Minutes later, they met with the plant manager and...

[DISC Wizard Q&A] When a good performer behaves badly

Dear DISC Wizard, I have a dilemma that I am hoping you can help me with. I have a longtime employee who has always been negative but lately, his behavior is becoming more and more so. He complains and criticizes about the managers of the company – usually within...