The Recovering Engineer

APRIL 22, 2013

The words I often use to describe the two sides of trust are transactional trust and relational trust, and here is how I define the terms: Transactional trust refers to the trust we have that another person will do what they said they would do or complete and assigned task.

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Self-aware Reference Team Building Team 246

The Recovering Engineer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

In From Bud to Boss , Kevin Eikenberry and I reference the Tuckman Model of team development as a useful tool for understanding what is happening in your team at each stage of development as it moves from a group of individuals working in the same location to a high-performing team working towards a common goal.

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Tuckman Reference Tools Influence 153

The Recovering Engineer

JULY 6, 2018

” I really don't like that type of reference to the DISC model. When I hear people talk about the DISC Assessment, I often hear them say things like: “Hey, how'd you come out on that test?” Here's why it bothers me… We use tests to find out what you know or don't know.

Reference 102

Reference Report Information Productivity 102

The Recovering Engineer

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

In Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior Ori and Rom Brafman reference several studies that point to the need to be heard and how it affects people ranging from convicted felons to venture capitalists.

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Venture Capitalist Tools Human Needs Reference 201

The Recovering Engineer

MAY 7, 2011

A quick look at the model I shared previously could lead to the conclusion that the consequences referenced in that model refer only to externally applied rewards, prizes, bonuses, recognition, etc. A deeper look reveals that a consequence is anything a person experiences as a result of her behavior.

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Motivation Tips Delegation Reference 218

The Recovering Engineer

MARCH 31, 2010

I can, though, use four basic style descriptors to create a frame of reference that allows me to understand them better when we interact.&# When I say “all people,&# I am referring to all people who fall into what you could call “normal human psychology.&# .&# To which, I reply: “You’re right.

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The Recovering Engineer

MAY 22, 2010

In answering this question, I often refer to a Thomas Jefferson quote: In matters of style, swim with the current. This concern raises another common question about the DISC model, and how I recommend people use it to connect and communicate more effectively. In matters of principle, stand like a rock.

FAQ 102

FAQ Emotional Intelligence Self-aware Engineering 102