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Reaching 1,200 episodes feels like the perfect excuse to look back at where it all began. Over the years, there have been conversations that made me laugh, made me think, and a few that deserved far more attention than they received the first time around.
So this week, I’m opening the vault.
Each day, I’ll be re-releasing one favorite episode from the archives. Some are memorable classics, others are hidden gems, but every one of them still has something worth sharing today.
First up: if the words Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles instantly got your attention, you’re going to enjoy this one.
Originally released as Episode 19 in early 2010, this conversation with Jay Mattingly takes a fun and unexpected look at DISC profiles through the personalities of everyone’s favorite crime-fighting turtles. It’s lighthearted, clever, and packed with insights you can still use today.
Some business lessons come from spreadsheets. Others come from pizza-loving, crime-fighting turtles. I sat down with Jay Mattingly, our director of marketing, and somehow we ended up deep in the world of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. And honestly, it made more sense than you’d think.
We were talking about DiSC profiles and Jay had one of those “wait a minute” moments. The turtles are basically a perfect personality map.
If you remember them, you probably already know where this is going.Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello weren’t just different. They were different on purpose.
And that’s where this gets interesting for business owners.
Every team needs a Raphael
The fast decision-maker. He jumps in, takes action, and yes, sometimes ruffles feathers. That’s your D personality. You may not always love the delivery, but you’ll love the momentum.
Don’t underestimate your Michelangelo
He’s the fun one, the energy, the morale booster. High I personalities keep the team connected and engaged. Without them, work gets done, but it’s a grind.
Your Donatello keeps you out of trouble
Detail-focused, thoughtful, and maybe a little cautious. That C personality is the reason your big ideas don’t fall apart under pressure.
Leadership doesn’t always look loud
Leonardo leads, but not by overpowering the room. He’s steady, supportive, and steps up when needed. That S personality often becomes the glue that holds everything together.
Who are the Turtles on Your Team?
The turtles worked because they were different, not in spite of it. They respected each other when it mattered, even if they drove each other a little crazy along the way. Sound familiar? If your team feels a bit like herding turtles some days, you’re probably doing it right. The goal isn’t to make everyone think the same. It’s to understand how they think so you can work better together. Because in business, just like in cartoons, the magic isn’t in one personality. It’s in the mix.
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By Lorraine Ball
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Reaching 1,200 episodes feels like the perfect excuse to look back at where it all began. Over the years, there have been conversations that made me laugh, made me think, and a few that deserved far more attention than they received the first time around.
So this week, I’m opening the vault.
Each day, I’ll be re-releasing one favorite episode from the archives. Some are memorable classics, others are hidden gems, but every one of them still has something worth sharing today.
First up: if the words Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles instantly got your attention, you’re going to enjoy this one.
Originally released as Episode 19 in early 2010, this conversation with Jay Mattingly takes a fun and unexpected look at DISC profiles through the personalities of everyone’s favorite crime-fighting turtles. It’s lighthearted, clever, and packed with insights you can still use today.
Some business lessons come from spreadsheets. Others come from pizza-loving, crime-fighting turtles. I sat down with Jay Mattingly, our director of marketing, and somehow we ended up deep in the world of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. And honestly, it made more sense than you’d think.
We were talking about DiSC profiles and Jay had one of those “wait a minute” moments. The turtles are basically a perfect personality map.
If you remember them, you probably already know where this is going.Leonardo, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Donatello weren’t just different. They were different on purpose.
And that’s where this gets interesting for business owners.
Every team needs a Raphael
The fast decision-maker. He jumps in, takes action, and yes, sometimes ruffles feathers. That’s your D personality. You may not always love the delivery, but you’ll love the momentum.
Don’t underestimate your Michelangelo
He’s the fun one, the energy, the morale booster. High I personalities keep the team connected and engaged. Without them, work gets done, but it’s a grind.
Your Donatello keeps you out of trouble
Detail-focused, thoughtful, and maybe a little cautious. That C personality is the reason your big ideas don’t fall apart under pressure.
Leadership doesn’t always look loud
Leonardo leads, but not by overpowering the room. He’s steady, supportive, and steps up when needed. That S personality often becomes the glue that holds everything together.
Who are the Turtles on Your Team?
The turtles worked because they were different, not in spite of it. They respected each other when it mattered, even if they drove each other a little crazy along the way. Sound familiar? If your team feels a bit like herding turtles some days, you’re probably doing it right. The goal isn’t to make everyone think the same. It’s to understand how they think so you can work better together. Because in business, just like in cartoons, the magic isn’t in one personality. It’s in the mix.
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