The Recovering Engineer

JULY 18, 2010

It seems that I have, in many cases, made the point in an indirect way. Today, I thought I would make a more explicit observation about one of the common differences between task-oriented people and people-oriented people (from the DISC model ): Task-oriented people generally “think&# about things (including relationships).

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The Recovering Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

While the tips still apply to written communication, I haven’t written specifically about how to apply the model in emails and letters. I might expand this thought further in later posts, but, for now, I thought I would share a quick tip to improve the odds that people actually read and take action on your written correspondence.

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The Recovering Engineer

AUGUST 11, 2010

This is a brief (about 10 minute) conversation Nick and I had around one management tip that I offered for his podcast listeners. I do, though, have an audio interview that I recently did with Nick McCormick over at Joe and Wanda on Management. You can listen to the interview here. Get updates in an RSS reader.

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The Recovering Engineer

MAY 12, 2010

When you find yourself communicating with a person who is reserved and task-oriented (primary Cautious behavioral style), remember these key communication tips: Slow down — they usually want you to give them time to process what you’re saying before they respond. This article is from the Connecting With People series.

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The Recovering Engineer

JANUARY 11, 2011

We have our families who have tolerated the long-hours of travel, phone calls, blog posts, article writing, meetings, and website development it takes to get a book written, published, and sold. We have blogging and promotional partners who will be helping us to get the word out around February 15 when the book becomes officially available.

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The Recovering Engineer

MAY 7, 2010

Powerful tips, techniques, and insights you can use immediately to resolve all types of conflicts in your life – specifically those conflicts that occur in the workplace I am also working on a website to deliver content like this via download and/or streaming audio and video. Get updates in an RSS reader.

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The Recovering Engineer

MAY 12, 2010

When you find yourself communicating with a person who is reserved and people-oriented (primary Supportive behavioral style), remember these key communication tips: Slow down — they usually want you to give them time to process what you’re saying before they respond. This article is from the Connecting With People series.

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Career Advancement

DECEMBER 3, 2018

As he was Googling, he came across some unsettling articles on how bosses look at candidates’ social media. And he was glad he did—he found old photos from wild college parties on his Facebook account, and some ancient blog posts sharing way too much detail about his personal life. If your friends tag you in a photo, untag yourself.

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The Recovering Engineer

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

He has degrees in Chemical Engineering and he served as a Nuclear Engineering officer in the U.S. Featured Video The Recovering Engineer YouTube Channel From Bud to Boss Connect With Me Subscription Options Email updates. Get updates in an RSS reader. Most of my older posts can be found at.

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The Recovering Engineer

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

As I lead workshops on conflict resolution, leadership, team dynamics, and communication skills, this communication tip frequently comes to the surface for discussion: Say what you DO want rather than what you DON’T want. To illustrate the power of this tip, imagine a young child walking across your kitchen with a cup of milk.

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The Recovering Engineer

MAY 9, 2010

This article is from the DISC FAQs series. Use the links below to read more from this series. DISC Model FAQs: Can Four Styles Really Describe Everyone? Featured Video The Recovering Engineer YouTube Channel From Bud to Boss Connect With Me Subscription Options Email updates. Get updates in an RSS reader.

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The Recovering Engineer

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Related posts: Two Great Learning Opportunities for Aspiring Leaders Tags: book recommendations , employee performance , recognition Guy Harris describes himself as a recovering engineer. For periodic email updates, special offers, and other occasional gifts available only to email subscribers, complete this form.

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The Recovering Engineer

JULY 20, 2010

This article is from the DISC FAQs series. If they are: Outgoing and Task oriented, use Dominant language. Outgoing and People-oriented, use Inspiring language. Reserved and People-oriented, use Supportive language. Reserved and Task-oriented, use Cautious language. Use the links below to read more from this series.

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The Recovering Engineer

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

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The Recovering Engineer

JUNE 21, 2010

In reading the article, I saw an immediate connection to my work and for other people interested in using the DISC model in their professional and personal lives. The point made in this article is particularly significant for people with supportive tendencies (people who are people-oriented and reserved). Get updates in an RSS reader.

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The Recovering Engineer

MARCH 2, 2010

Since this blog is about getting over yourself and learning to take a critical look at how your own behaviors might contribute to the communication, conflict, and relationship problems you face in life; I have to come clean. I am guilty of this behavior on occasion, and I hate it when I do it as much as I hate to see others do it.

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The Recovering Engineer

JULY 13, 2010

For periodic email updates, special offers, and other occasional gifts available only to email subscribers, complete this form. Featured Video The Recovering Engineer YouTube Channel From Bud to Boss Connect With Me Subscription Options Email updates. Get updates in an RSS reader. Most of my older posts can be found at.

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The Recovering Engineer

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

Related posts: Communication Tips: Connecting With Outgoing, People-Oriented People Effective Communication: What DO You Want? Featured Video The Recovering Engineer YouTube Channel From Bud to Boss Connect With Me Subscription Options Email updates. Get updates in an RSS reader. Most of my older posts can be found at.

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The Recovering Engineer

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Among the launch activities are guest blog posts, articles, and interviews. Today, I am preparing for an interview with Mike Phillips ( @leadtheteam ) of Lead the Team. This interview airs tonight at 10:30 Eastern time, and you can listen using this link. Get updates in an RSS reader. Most of my older posts can be found at.

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The Recovering Engineer

DECEMBER 11, 2008

In this post, I will specifically address three tips to help task oriented individuals resolve conflicts with people oriented individuals more effectively. Most people also tend to “lean&# a little to one side or the other in most situations. Get updates in an RSS reader.

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The Recovering Engineer

OCTOBER 6, 2010

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The Recovering Engineer

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2012

I read an interesting article on The Wall Street Journal today discussing the use of colorful language in business settings. While both perspectives cover some of the same ground, the article in The Journal hedges a bit too much for my taste. Either scenario is a negative label that professionals should not desire to be tagged with.

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The Recovering Engineer

JULY 23, 2010

They feel stress, frustration, or irritation in one area of their life or in one relationship, and they vent it in a different area of their life or in a different relationship. And, people often respond the same way. I’m not saying this is a good thing. I’m just observing that it happens. Get updates in an RSS reader.

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The Recovering Engineer

AUGUST 25, 2010

The DISC Model of Human Behavior – A Quick Overview Communication Tips: Connecting With Reserved, Task-Oriented People DISC Model FAQ’s: Can Four Styles Really Describe Everyone? Tags: Guy Harris describes himself as a recovering engineer. DISC Model FAQ’s: Is Changing Your Behavior Phoney?

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The Recovering Engineer

JUNE 3, 2010

Well, there’s a good reason for this behavior, and Dan Heath gives more details about it in this article over at Fast Company. I suggest that you check out the article for more details. For now, here’s the short version: self-control eventually runs out. So, what do we do with this observation? Get updates in an RSS reader.

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The Recovering Engineer

JANUARY 21, 2010

We also covered some practical tips for connecting with emotions more effectively. Tags: change management , Communication Skills , emotional control , emotional intelligence , emotions , Leadership Skills , understanding people Guy Harris describes himself as a recovering engineer. Get updates in an RSS reader.

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The Recovering Engineer

MAY 24, 2010

Communication Tips: Connecting With Outgoing, People-Oriented People Tags: effective communication skills , influence , Leadership Skills , parenting skills , self control Guy Harris describes himself as a recovering engineer. Get updates in an RSS reader. Most of my older posts can be found at.

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The Recovering Engineer

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

We can change this dynamic when we throw people a life preserver by working to understand and feed their needs. When we fail to understand, validate, and, to the best of our abilities, meet the needs of other people, we just might put them in the state of the drowning man. Get updates in an RSS reader.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

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The Recovering Engineer

JULY 21, 2010

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The Recovering Engineer

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

In summary, his research found that we tend to make poor decisions when we have recently experienced a negative emotion. Featured Video The Recovering Engineer YouTube Channel From Bud to Boss Connect With Me Subscription Options Email updates. Get updates in an RSS reader. Most of my older posts can be found at.

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The Recovering Engineer

MAY 18, 2010

Effective Communication: Begin With The End In Mind Tags: assertive communication , communication effectiveness , Communication Skills , communication technique , effective communication skills , perception Guy Harris describes himself as a recovering engineer. Get updates in an RSS reader. Most of my older posts can be found at.

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The Recovering Engineer

MAY 15, 2010

Keeping this thought in mind, here’s a communication tip for you. When they have pent up emotional pressure inside (anger, frustration, pain, etc.), they have to vent what’s inside of them before they can receive any new information. They have to be heard and understood before they are ready to hear and understand.

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The Recovering Engineer

AUGUST 3, 2010

Related posts: Vote in the Best of Leadership Blogs DISC Model FAQ’s: Is Changing Your Behavior Phoney? Featured Video The Recovering Engineer YouTube Channel From Bud to Boss Connect With Me Subscription Options Email updates. Get updates in an RSS reader. Most of my older posts can be found at.

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The Recovering Engineer

DECEMBER 16, 2008

In this post, I’ll change the perspective by suggesting three tips that go the other direction. 3) Focus on actions to move forward This tip builds on the first tip. Here’s another page with some tips for building a connection with others. 1) Express what you “think&# rather than how you “feel.&#

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The Recovering Engineer

APRIL 19, 2010

I was also wondering if these situations happen in your life. These situations caused me to reflect on what happens in conflict: How it gets started, How it escalates, and What you can do to de-escalate it. Featured Video The Recovering Engineer YouTube Channel From Bud to Boss Connect With Me Subscription Options Email updates.

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