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Once you start using DISC, you stop looking at people the same way.It becomes part of how you hire, lead, and make sense...
06/11/2026

Once you start using DISC, you stop looking at people the same way.

It becomes part of how you hire, lead, and make sense of why one team member gets results while another loses the room.

That naturally leads you to think ask yourself:

Is there a best DISC style for a management role?

I took that question head-on in my latest blog. Link in the comments. 👇

06/10/2026

Vous pouvez souvent repérer le moment où une personne de style Direct se déconnecte.

Ce n'est généralement pas parce qu'elle est en désaccord. C'est plutôt parce que la conversation tourne en rond.

Les personnes de style Direct apprécient les échanges concis, les objectifs clairement définis et les actions qui s'enchaînent rapidement.

Lorsque vous allez droit au but et que vous maintenez le momentum, vous gagnez leur respect et favorisez une exécution efficace.

Some things are too important to leave at the theory level.DISC is one of them. 😎If you want to sharpen your understandi...
06/09/2026

Some things are too important to leave at the theory level.

DISC is one of them. 😎

If you want to sharpen your understanding of human behaviour and get certified in a way that is practical, focused, and instructor-led, join us for our Virtual DISC Certification Level 1 this June 23-25.

Details are in the comments. 👇

06/08/2026

Adaptability is a leadership tool.

It lets you stay grounded while you adjust your approach to the audience in front of you. That choice shows control, and it protects the outcome. 🎯

When professionals refuse to adapt, they often confuse “being consistent” with “being effective.”

This isn’t limited to the person with the title. It shows up for anyone, including HR professionals who influence communication standards.

The result?

Your message can be accurate and still stall the outcome because the delivery creates resistance.

If you’re in HR and you want to leverage DISC for growth, join the live webinar on June 10. Link is in the comments. 👇

If you work in HR, you already know that policies alone will not fix team friction.The real challenge is understanding t...
06/05/2026

If you work in HR, you already know that policies alone will not fix team friction.

The real challenge is understanding the people behind the problem.

When communication styles clash, priorities compete, and tension keeps resurfacing, DISC gives you a clearer way to read what is going on and respond with more precision.

If that is a skill you want to strengthen, join me for our free live webinar next week.

Time to decode the room with more precision. Registration link is in the comments. 👇

Morgan Freeman is a strong example of how a quiet presence can still carry authority.Through a DISC lens, he reads like ...
06/04/2026

Morgan Freeman is a strong example of how a quiet presence can still carry authority.

Through a DISC lens, he reads like a C/S blend.

🟡 C shows up in his discipline.

You see it in the stillness, the precision, and the way he talks about acting as craft. People who worked with him described him as prepared, on time, focused, and deeply attentive to the details that shape a performance.

Then there is the 🔵 S layer.

On set, he was described as gracious, cooperative, calm, and easy to work with. That steadiness gives his presence warmth without taking away the control.

This C/S blend helps explain why he feels so powerful without needing to push.

If you can learn to decode that kind of behaviour in one person, you can also start reading it inside a team.

Check the comments for my upcoming free webinar on how HR professionals can use DISC to strengthen team dynamics. 👇

To my PI Consultants Community, Please note that to take part in the upcoming VIP Mentorship session on Saturday, June 1...
06/03/2026

To my PI Consultants Community,

Please note that to take part in the upcoming VIP Mentorship session on Saturday, June 13th, 2026, and receive all the details, you are required to click on the link below to register:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/Yk82y9qRTMKJ3jibFceuYA

In case you missed it, here is what Dr. Rohm shared with the PI Community this month.

Personality Insights, Inc. will be 35 years old on June 19, 2026!

Can you believe it? Who knew that wanting to understand my daughter Rachael would turn into a small business that would thrive for 35 years? And the bonus is that all of my staff members have been with me for over 20 of those years! I am truly blessed!

Along the way, I have developed relationships with amazing people, such as yourselves, that have made Personality Insights, Inc. what it is today. We are always looking for more opportunities to help our consultants go to the next level. That is why we wanted to offer you a gift for the opportunity to experience our new VIP Mentorship Program.

The VIP Mentorship program is a consultant-only private membership group, and we are opening it to all our consultants for the month of June to experience and participate.

We hope that you can join us on Saturday, June 13, to experience our new VIP Mentorship Program led by JJ Brun and Chris Rollins.

To register and receive more details, please use the following link and register now:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/Yk82y9qRTMKJ3jibFceuYA

We hope you will join us for the June training!

With GRATITUDE,

JJ

06/02/2026

Vous est-il déjà arrivé d'avoir de bonnes intentions et de perdre malgré tout l'adhésion de votre groupe ?

C'est ce qu'on appelle le décalage entre l'intention et le comportement.

On part du principe que son objectif est évident, mais sous pression, notre comportement peut révéler tout autre chose. L'équipe réagit à ce signal, et la confiance peut s'éroder, même en l'absence de toute mauvaise intention. 📡

La méthode DISC vous offre un vocabulaire précis pour comprendre les motivations sous-jacentes à ces comportements, vous permettant ainsi de corriger ce décalage sans en faire une affaire personnelle.

C'est ainsi que vous préservez la clarté et maintenez la dynamique.

06/01/2026

Under pressure, your DISC leadership style gets louder.

That volume can be misread because the team reacts to the signal before they process intent. 🕵️‍♂️

🟢 D - style push to move faster can land as pressure.
🔴 I - style surge in energy can land as noise.
🔵 S - style focus on harmony can land as hesitation.
🟡 C - style tightening of standards can land as control.

If you want results under stress, you need performance and perception working together. 🎯

If you’re an HR leader, you already know that policies alone won’t fix team friction.Every team is made up of people wit...
05/29/2026

If you’re an HR leader, you already know that policies alone won’t fix team friction.

Every team is made up of people with different personalities, priorities, and ways of communicating. Your role gets easier when you learn how to read those behaviours early.

I’m hosting a webinar this June to help you with that. You can expect clearer direction on:

✅ How to spot the behaviour patterns behind team friction
✅ How to use DISC to strengthen communication and collaboration
✅ How to apply these insights to support healthier team growth

Here are the details:

🎯 Revolutionize Team Dynamics: How HR Leaders Can Leverage DISC for Growth
📅 Wednesday, June 17, 2026
🕚 11 AM ET (English)
🕑 2 PM ET (French)

See you there! Registration link is in the comments. 👇

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