by Christine Hammond on October 20, 2016
OK, I admit it. I have a love/hate relationship with personality tests. And sadly, the tests that are most loved are the silly ones like: which Star Wars, Disney princess, or Harry Potter character are you? As a cross between Darth Vader, Tiana (Princess and the Frog), and Dumbledore, I’m not sure if I should… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on September 28, 2016
Back in the 1990s, tennis pro Andre Agassi said “Image is everything” for a TV commercial. While Agassi was merely reciting a line, the phrase stuck a chord with audiences and soon it was integrated into American culture. Coaches, marketing experts, media relations, and politicians all adhere religiously to this standard. And there is no… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on September 9, 2016
Highly sensitive people (HSP) are so aware of their surroundings that even the slightest change in mood, tone, or temperature is noted. They have a unique ability to sense the emotions of others, absorb the feelings, empathize deeply, and are keenly aware of how to make things better. As natural perfectionists, not for the benefit… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on November 3, 2012
You understand your personality profile and can now see how the pieces fit together to form a whole functioning group. So now the struggle becomes how to communicate effectively with each other. Effective communication is difficult under normal circumstances but try complicating it with different strengths, weaknesses, needs and motivations and you are likely to… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on November 2, 2012
You have completed the tests and have a better understanding of yourself through the DISC personality profile having gained new insights as to your strengths and weaknesses. But how does your profile fit with others? How does it relate to your spouse’s profile, your co-worker’s profile or your child’s? How can the pieces fit together… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on August 30, 2012
Dominating Dan storms in the house after a long day of dealing with completely incompetent people and is more frustrated than ever that Human Resources will not let him fire his entire staff. Not only is his staff incapable of keeping a deadline but he has to tell them what to do every step of… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on August 30, 2012
Party Patty bounces home excited about another day being around people even if she was just at work. So what if all of her work did not get done today, it can wait till tomorrow. So what if she didn’t make her sales quota that will happen next month. The most important thing is that… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on August 30, 2012
Sensitive Suzie comes home sulking desperately wanting to head straight for her room after a long day of managing everyone else’s problems. She is exhausted from all of the confrontation and just wants to escape to her own little cocoon but knows that her family needs her so she puts off her alone time till… (more…)
by Christine Hammond on August 30, 2012
Perfect Pete comes home after analyzing the best route to get there the fastest during rush hour traffic. He is disappointed that no one notices he saved two minutes by taking a new route and can’t believe the lack of attention to detail by his family. After all, there is the right way to come… (more…)