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The ABC's of DISC

I found this class exercise very interesting and somewhat off.  I say off, since I would react differently depending on the circumstances or environment in which I was in.   Hence I don't believe the test reflects correctly my leadership/management style.

I believe if a situation presented itself in which one had to adapt to get ahead or for the greater good of a group, organization etc., a person can become another type. 
Life experiences help to shape our personalities, our outlook of the world.  For example, a person who was bullied as a child, may become a tyrant boss/manager.  That same individual can choose to turn things around by not treating others the way he was treated, hence breaking the cycle.

It is definitely helpful to determine people's management type or style. It makes it easier to understand their directives (providing there is effective communication) to expedite tasks efficiently and effectively.
Knowledge is power, if you understand a person's management style, you know what to expect or what is expected of  you.  Hence there is little room for error or conflicts.
A Chief Investment Officer who meets with executives of organizations to negotiate lucrative business deals has to be aggressive in convincing others to seal the deal for his organization.  A passive or shy individual may buckle under intense negotiations (pressure). 

The Power of Vision

Vision

Thursday, March 31, 2011

The Power of Vision

What is life if one does not have a vision?  We would be mere beings existing, drifting through life.  I know someone like that.
It has always been my vision to own a business,  a house, other investment properties and work in the Investment Division at my job.  In order to achieve the first two goals I have meetings with my Financial Manager to map out a course of action, to implement these actions to accomplish these goals.  Hence, I am cutting back on unnecessary spending.  I started with Time Warner Cable, I had the triple play package, that's an extra $100 plus dollars a month that is being invested.  I save a significant amount of my salary per month which is also being invested to bring about significant returns. 
Of course, since I like to shop I am purchasing items that are on sale and for which I receive coupons.  This helps, since I double and sometimes triple my savings, this depends where you shop of course.  It feels good to look at my receipt and delight in my savings.
Likewise in Fall 2008 I decided to return to college, majoring in Finance and Investments.  I do assist a lawyer in the Investments Division on my job so I am also gaining valuable experience as well as achieving accreditation.
I enjoyed Joel Barker's video.  It was inspiring and no professor it was not cheesy!  It was thought provoking and made you think of your future, that is if you haven't as yet.  The saying:

Vision without action is just a dream

        Action without vision merely wastes time

                     Vision coupled with action can make things happen

resonated with me and was powerful because it is so true.  So many of us have dreams but are too intimidated to pursue these dreams because of fears or our own insecurities.  Visions are significant to life since you have something to live for and strive to achieve.  It is very important to set goals and to achieve them, even if you didn't succeed, at least you tried.  There is a saying, " It is better to have tried and failed than to never have tried at all."  At least with failure you have an idea of what not to do the next time and find alternative ways to achieve your goals.