Action Strategies By Design

09/04/2026

“It’s not always a leadership issue. The leader does however hold the key to unlocking the solution.” A subtle yet critical distinction – the leader as the solution rather than the problem.
https://www.action-strategies.com/message-from-julie-isnt-it-always-a-leadership-issue/

“If the team is under performing, isn’t it always a leadership issue?”

09/01/2026

Review season is officially underway, don’t miss your chance to get Worksmart at 50% off!

Now's the time to prepare your teams to have effective conversations that actually shape better performance.

Reach out to claim your 50% off today!
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08/28/2026

Performance review season is coming, and most teams aren't ready to have tough conversations.
Worksmart gives your people a framework to practice giving effective feedback, encouraging their direct reports, and motivating their teams.
That's what Everything DiSC Worksmart on Catalyst is built for and now it’s 50% off!

Contact me to learn more!

https://www.action-strategies.com/for-everything-disc-catalyst-users-50-off-worksmart-through-october-31/

08/25/2026

Performance review season is around the corner, and for a limited time, Everything DiSC Worksmart is 50% off.

This is the time to get your team ready for the conversations that define performance.

Get 50% off now! Contact me to learn more.
https://www.action-strategies.com/for-everything-disc-catalyst-users-50-off-worksmart-through-october-31/

08/20/2026

Resistance to change is a common challenge, but it doesn’t have to derail progress when addressed effectively. So what should leaders do when they encounter pushback?

https://www.action-strategies.com/everything-disc-on-catalyst-dont-shut-down-resistance-decode-it/

I have a 70 pound goldendoodle named Rudder. His personality is mostly poodle, and he has a stubborn streak to prove it. On our walks he frequently plants his

08/18/2026

Resistance is often expressed verbally or through language in some form. Leaders
often respond to the words they hear instead of the underlying messages those words
reveal.
https://www.action-strategies.com/stop-overcoming-resistance-team-pushback/

Learn what your team's resistance is really telling you and how leaders can turn pushback into trust, engagement, and lasting organizational change.

08/13/2026

Language Provides the Code

Resistance is often expressed verbally or through language in some form. Leaders often respond to the words they hear instead of the underlying messages those words reveal.

The words people choose provide a code we can use along with an understanding of the DiSC® model to decipher the source of resistance and adapt our response accordingly.

https://www.action-strategies.com/everything-disc-on-catalyst-dont-shut-down-resistance-decode-it/

08/11/2026

Resistance isn’t a monolith. It usually stems from one of three places, and if you don’t know the source, you can’t address it.

https://www.action-strategies.com/stop-overcoming-resistance-team-pushback/

Learn what your team's resistance is really telling you and how leaders can turn pushback into trust, engagement, and lasting organizational change.

08/07/2026

Hit the pause button on your thoughts and ask, “What else could be true?” We are constantly making up stories about events in our lives. Try telling yourself stories that lead to positive, resourceful emotions and see how it changes your view of the situation.
https://www.action-strategies.com/message-from-julie-is-your-explanatory-style-helping-or-hurting-you/

“Men are disturbed not by things, but by the view which they take of them.”

08/05/2026

Don’t miss out! Join us on August 11, 10-11 am CT for our Worksmart in Action showcase. See self-guided and trainer-led modules side by side and discover how Worksmart makes DiSC skills practical for everyone.

Short modules. Real skills. Built for how people actually work.

Contact me to save your spot.
https://www.action-strategies.com/event/worksmart-your-toolkit-for-stronger-collaboration/