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Using DISC Assessments for Better Remote Teamwork with Guy Harris

9/16/2024 • 17 min

Wayne Turmel welcomes Guy Harris, co-author of From Bud to Boss with Kevin Eikenberry and the expert behind DISC assessments at DISCpersonalitytesting.com. Guy shares insights into how DISC assessments can help remote teams communicate better, understand different behavior styles, and improve collaboration. Wayne and Guy explore common misuses of these assessments, how they can be effectively applied in leadership, and the unique challenges remote leaders face when interpreting team dynamics. Tune in for actionable tips on using DISC in a remote or hybrid work environment. Key Takeaways Introduction to DISC assessments and their relevance to remote work The value of behavior-based assessments in team dynamics Misconceptions and misuse of DISC assessments How DISC can help prevent misunderstandings in remote teams Why understanding different communication styles is critical for remote leadership Using DISC to guide, not judge, remote team members The importance of avoiding exclusion in remote teams Practical tips for applying DISC to remote leadership Timestamps 0:00 Intro: Guy Harris & DISC Assessments 1:35 What is the DISC assessment? 2:50 Why DISC matters in leadership and remote teams 4:10 Preventing misunderstandings with DISC 5:45 Common mistakes when using DISC 7:00 Applying DISC to remote team leadership 8:35 Avoiding exclusion in remote teams 10:05 How to use DISC reports for team building 11:45 New Book: The Long-Distance Leader 12:50 Final thoughts and links Related Episodes Crucial Conversations: Navigating Communication Boundaries in the New Age of Remote Work Could GIFs Be a Key to Remote Communication? Leading Through Conflict: Communicating Unpopular Policies Why Ethical Visibility Matters on Remote Teams Additional Resources DISC Personality Testing Learn more about Wayne Turmel Email Wayne Turmel Connect with Wayne Turmel on LinkedIn Learn more about Marisa Eikenberry Email Marisa Eikenberry Connect with Marisa Eikenberry on LinkedIn Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Leader Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Teammate Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Team The Kevin Eikenberry Group Subscribe to Long-Distance Worklife wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate the show 5 stars and leave a review! Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longdistanceworklife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2P22kW5iaX8zU3B0-HVCUA Website: https://longdistanceworklife.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@longdistanceworklife Want us to answer one of your questions? Contact Us!

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