The Modern Manager

344: Enhancing Team Dynamics with The Power of DiSC with Jen Fox


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Does your team struggle to collaborate effectively due to clashing personalities? Say no more. Today’s guest is here to dive deep into how you can enhance your team dynamics using DiSC.


Meet Jen Fox. Jen has spent the last 25 years working inside and outside of global organizations, listening to employees, facilitating learning, and leading cultural change. Hailed as one of the "most no-nonsense learning & development professionals on the planet", she brings pragmatic solutions to the most complex workplace challenges. She is a trusted executive coach, dynamic facilitator, and advocate for flexible work. And she was recently recognized as a Top 10 DiSC Provider by ManageHR Magazine.


In this episode, Jen shares how the DiSC profile assessment can unlock your team’s potential through self-awareness and an understanding of different working styles.


Learn how DiSc categorizes behaviors into four main styles—Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness—and how managers can leverage this knowledge to delegate tasks, motivate employees, and resolve conflicts.


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Conversation Topics

  • (00:00) Introduction
  • (00:31) What is DiSC, and how is it different from other profile tests?
  • (02:55) An overview of the four DiSC styles 
  • (06:07) How DiSC affects interpersonal collaboration at work
  • (10:39) Does your DiSC profile change over time?
  • (14:05) An in-depth analysis of the four DiSC styles
  • (31:13) A great manager Jen has worked for
  • (32:58) Keep up with Jen
  • (33:31) [Extended Episode Only] How to use DiSC to help you and your team perform better
  • (37:41) [Extended Episode Only] Using the DiSC framework to improve feedback


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20% OFF INDIVIDUAL DiSC ASSESSMENT


Jen is offering a 20% discount on any individual DiSC assessment. In addition, if you'd like to bring DiSC to your team meeting or offsite, you'll receive 20% off all assessments for your workshop as long as you book by April 30, 2025. 


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