The Rapport Advantage

The Rapport Advantage

By Alex Swire-Clark, Human Behavior ExpertBusinessManagement
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The Rapport Advantage episodes

  • 43 High I Leader's Blind Spots (and Strengths)

    In today's episode we continue four part series where we are focusing on understanding the blind spots for each style in a leadership role. Each style has its inherent strengths as well as behaviors that aren't exhibited. For High I's, some samples are:

    1. Being unrealistic in appraising people
    2. Inattentive to the details and follow through required

    For reference, our introductory episodes to the DISC Model of Human behavior can be found here:

    High D "Dominant" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/03-the-dominant-high-d-personality-style/

    High I "Influencing" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/episode-4-the-inspiring-high-i-personality-style/

    High S "Supportive" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/the-supportive-high-s-type-they-are-loving-and-loyal/

    High C "Cautious" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/the-cautious-high-c-personality-style/

    For a **FREE** 15 minute coaching session with Alex to help you improve an important relationship in your life, click

    Alex's Calendar

    ASSESSMENTS can be found at:

    http://www.personalityservice.com/portal/GPPM/store

    We want your input!! Head over to our website at therapportadvantage.com. Leave us a message on our contact page or Speakpipe App. You can also follow the show on twitter @RapportPodcast. Or find us on Facebook at The Rapport Advantage Podcast.

    Let us know what topics you'd be interested in when it comes to improving communication, building better teams, and reducing conflict at work or in your personal life.

    Thanks for listening!! We would love for you to subscribe!!

    23 min
  • 42 High D Leader's Blind Spots (and Strengths)

    In today's episode we begin a new four part series. We are focusing understanding the blind spots for each style in a leadership role. Each style has its inherent strengths as well as behaviors that aren't exhibited. For High D's, some samples are:

    1. Likes change so may change course more frequently than necessary
    2. Lack of tact and diplomacy

    For reference, our introductory episodes to the DISC Model of Human behavior can be found here:

    High D "Dominant" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/03-the-dominant-high-d-personality-style/

    High I "Influencing" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/episode-4-the-inspiring-high-i-personality-style/

    High S "Supportive" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/the-supportive-high-s-type-they-are-loving-and-loyal/

    High C "Cautious" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/the-cautious-high-c-personality-style/

    For a **FREE** 15 minute coaching session with Alex to help you improve an important relationship in your life, click

    Alex's Calendar

    ASSESSMENTS can be found at:

    http://www.personalityservice.com/portal/GPPM/store

    We want your input!! Head over to our website at therapportadvantage.com. Leave us a message on our contact page or Speakpipe App. You can also follow the show on twitter @RapportPodcast. Or find us on Facebook at The Rapport Advantage Podcast.

    Let us know what topics you'd be interested in when it comes to improving communication, building better teams, and reducing conflict at work or in your personal life.

    Thanks for listening!! We would love for you to subscribe!!

    18 min
  • 41 Recognizing High Cs Under Stress

    In today's episode we conclude our four part series on identifying DISC styles. We are focusing on recognizing styles under stress. We help you understand the style's self-perception and then move into how others perceive the style when the style is under pressure, heavily fatigued, or overly anxious. Some samples are:

    C's see themselves as precise and knowledgeable! Under stress others may see them as pessimistic and hard to please.

    For reference, our introductory episodes to the DISC Model of Human behavior can be found here:

    High D "Dominant" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/03-the-dominant-high-d-personality-style/

    High I "Influencing" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/episode-4-the-inspiring-high-i-personality-style/

    High S "Supportive" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/the-supportive-high-s-type-they-are-loving-and-loyal/

    High C "Cautious" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/the-cautious-high-c-personality-style/

    For a **FREE** 15 minute coaching session with Alex to help you improve an important relationship in your life, click

    Alex's Calendar

    ASSESSMENTS can be found at:

    http://www.personalityservice.com/portal/GPPM/store

    We want your input!! Head over to our website at therapportadvantage.com. Leave us a message on our contact page or Speakpipe App. You can also follow the show on twitter @RapportPodcast. Or find us on Facebook at The Rapport Advantage Podcast.

    Let us know what topics you'd be interested in when it comes to improving communication, building better teams, and reducing conflict at work or in your personal life.

    Thanks for listening!! We would love for you to subscribe!!

    18 min
  • 40 Recognizing High S's Under Stress

    In today's episode we continue our four part series on identifying DISC styles. We are focusing on recognizing styles under stress. We help you understand the style's self-perception and then move into how others perceive the style when the style is under pressure, heavily fatigued, or overly anxious. Some samples are:

    S's see themselves as caring and thoughtful! Under stress others may see them as possessive and insensitive.

    For reference, our introductory episodes to the DISC Model of Human behavior can be found here:

    High D "Dominant" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/03-the-dominant-high-d-personality-style/

    High I "Influencing" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/episode-4-the-inspiring-high-i-personality-style/

    High S "Supportive" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/the-supportive-high-s-type-they-are-loving-and-loyal/

    High C "Cautious" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/the-cautious-high-c-personality-style/

    For a **FREE** 15 minute coaching session with Alex to help you improve an important relationship in your life, click

    Alex's Calendar

    ASSESSMENTS can be found at:

    http://www.personalityservice.com/portal/GPPM/store

    We want your input!! Head over to our website at therapportadvantage.com. Leave us a message on our contact page or Speakpipe App. You can also follow the show on twitter @RapportPodcast. Or find us on Facebook at The Rapport Advantage Podcast.

    Let us know what topics you'd be interested in when it comes to improving communication, building better teams, and reducing conflict at work or in your personal life.

    Thanks for listening!! We would love for you to subscribe!!

    15 min
  • 39 Recognizing High I's Under Stress

    In today's episode we begin another four part series on identifying DISC styles. We are focusing on recognizing styles under stress. We help you understand the style's self-perception and then move into how others perceive the style when the style is under pressure, heavily fatigued, or overly anxious. Some samples are:

    I's see themselves as outgoing and enthusiastic! Under stress others may see them as unrealistic, overconfident and WAY too talkative.

    For reference, our introductory episodes to the DISC Model of Human behavior can be found here:

    High D "Dominant" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/03-the-dominant-high-d-personality-style/

    High I "Influencing" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/episode-4-the-inspiring-high-i-personality-style/

    High S "Supportive" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/the-supportive-high-s-type-they-are-loving-and-loyal/

    High C "Cautious" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/the-cautious-high-c-personality-style/

    For a **FREE** 15 minute coaching session with Alex to help you improve an important relationship in your life, click

    Alex's Calendar

    ASSESSMENTS can be found at:

    http://www.personalityservice.com/portal/GPPM/store

    We want your input!! Head over to our website at therapportadvantage.com. Leave us a message on our contact page or Speakpipe App. You can also follow the show on twitter @RapportPodcast. Or find us on Facebook at The Rapport Advantage Podcast.

    Let us know what topics you'd be interested in when it comes to improving communication, building better teams, and reducing conflict at work or in your personal life.

    Thanks for listening!! We would love for you to subscribe!!

    18 min
  • 38 Recognizing High D's Under Stress

    In today's episode we begin another four part series on identifying DISC styles. We are focusing on recognizing styles under stress. We help you understand the style's self-perception and then move into how others perceive the style when the style is under pressure, heavily fatigued, or overly anxious. Some samples are:

    D's see themselves as as assertive and confident; however others can see them as abrasive or aggressive.

    For reference, our introductory episodes to the DISC Model of Human behavior can be found here:

    High D "Dominant" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/03-the-dominant-high-d-personality-style/

    High I "Influencing" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/episode-4-the-inspiring-high-i-personality-style/

    High S "Supportive" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/the-supportive-high-s-type-they-are-loving-and-loyal/

    High C "Cautious" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/the-cautious-high-c-personality-style/

    For a **FREE** 15 minute coaching session with Alex to help you improve an important relationship in your life, click

    Alex's Calendar

    ASSESSMENTS can be found at:

    http://www.personalityservice.com/portal/GPPM/store

    We want your input!! Head over to our website at therapportadvantage.com. Leave us a message on our contact page or Speakpipe App. You can also follow the show on twitter @RapportPodcast. Or find us on Facebook at The Rapport Advantage Podcast.

    Let us know what topics you'd be interested in when it comes to improving communication, building better teams, and reducing conflict at work or in your personal life.

    Thanks for listening!! We would love for you to subscribe!!

    18 min
  • 37 Identifying DISC Styles- Attire

    In today's episode we continue our four part series on identifying DISC styles. This episode looks at attire. When combined with information from Episode 34-36, you're starting to get some tools in the DISC tool belt. Some samples are:

    D's: Big accessories, classic suits, power ties

    I's: Expressive "notice me" styles and accessories

    S's: Warm and subtle patterns, nothing that draw attention

    C's: Functional attire that is more thought of as a uniform

    For reference, our introductory episodes to the DISC Model of Human behavior can be found here:

    High D "Dominant" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/03-the-dominant-high-d-personality-style/

    High I "Influencing" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/episode-4-the-inspiring-high-i-personality-style/

    High S "Supportive" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/the-supportive-high-s-type-they-are-loving-and-loyal/

    High C "Cautious" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/the-cautious-high-c-personality-style/

    For a **FREE** 15 minute coaching session with Alex to help you improve an important relationship in your life, click

    Alex's Calendar

    ASSESSMENTS can be found at:

    http://www.personalityservice.com/portal/GPPM/store

    We want your input!! Head over to our website at therapportadvantage.com. Leave us a message on our contact page or Speakpipe App. You can also follow the show on twitter @RapportPodcast. Or find us on Facebook at The Rapport Advantage Podcast.

    Let us know what topics you'd be interested in when it comes to improving communication, building better teams, and reducing conflict at work or in your personal life.

    Thanks for listening!! We would love for you to subscribe!!

    Contact Alex at [email protected] or 864-810-0133.

    14 min
  • 36 Identifying DISC Styles: Office Decor

    In today's episode we continue our four part series on identifying DISC styles. This episode looks at office decor. When combined with information from Episode 34 & 35, you're starting to get some tools in the DISC tool belt. Some samples are:

    D: Large desk, awards, useful accessories

    I: Flashy, trendy, with fun pictures

    S: Family pictures, personal mementos

    C: Aesthetically pleasing, unique, functional

    For reference, our introductory episodes to the DISC Model of Human behavior can be found here:

    High D "Dominant" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/03-the-dominant-high-d-personality-style/

    High I "Influencing" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/episode-4-the-inspiring-high-i-personality-style/

    High S "Supportive" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/the-supportive-high-s-type-they-are-loving-and-loyal/

    High C "Cautious" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/the-cautious-high-c-personality-style/

    For a **FREE** 15 minute coaching session with Alex to help you improve an important relationship in your life, click

    Alex's Calendar

    ASSESSMENTS can be found at:

    http://www.personalityservice.com/portal/GPPM/store

    We want your input!! Head over to our website at therapportadvantage.com. Leave us a message on our contact page or Speakpipe App. You can also follow the show on twitter @RapportPodcast. Or find us on Facebook at The Rapport Advantage Podcast.

    Let us know what topics you'd be interested in when it comes to improving communication, building better teams, and reducing conflict at work or in your personal life.

    Thanks for listening!! We would love for you to subscribe!!

    Contact Alex at [email protected] or 864-810-0133.

    13 min
  • 35 Identifying DISC Styles: Body Language

    In today's episode we continue our four part series on identifying DISC styles. This episode looks at body language. When combined with information from Episode 34, you're starting to get some tools in the DISC tool belt. Some samples are:

    D's: Big gestures, focused eye contact

    I's: Expressive, regular use of hand movement

    S's: Warm and subtle gestures that reassure

    C's: Inquisitive glances, thinking posture

    For reference, our introductory episodes to the DISC Model of Human behavior can be found here:

    High D "Dominant" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/03-the-dominant-high-d-personality-style/

    High I "Influencing" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/episode-4-the-inspiring-high-i-personality-style/

    High S "Supportive" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/the-supportive-high-s-type-they-are-loving-and-loyal/

    High C "Cautious" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/the-cautious-high-c-personality-style/

    For a **FREE** 15 minute coaching session with Alex to help you improve an important relationship in your life, click

    Alex's Calendar

    ASSESSMENTS can be found at:

    http://www.personalityservice.com/portal/GPPM/store

    We want your input!! Head over to our website at therapportadvantage.com. Leave us a message on our contact page or Speakpipe App. You can also follow the show on twitter @RapportPodcast. Or find us on Facebook at The Rapport Advantage Podcast.

    Let us know what topics you'd be interested in when it comes to improving communication, building better teams, and reducing conflict at work or in your personal life.

    Thanks for listening!! We would love for you to subscribe!!

    Contact Alex at [email protected] or 864-810-0133.

    16 min
  • 34 Identifying DISC Styles: Speech Patterns

    In today's episode we begin a new four part series. We are now looking at identifying personality styles. This episode looks at speech patterns and vocal tones. Some samples are:

    D's: Short to the point

    I's: Varied and passionate

    S's: Warm and calm

    C's: Inquisitive and questioning

    For reference, our introductory episodes to the DISC Model of Human behavior can be found here:

    High D "Dominant" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/03-the-dominant-high-d-personality-style/

    High I "Influencing" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/episode-4-the-inspiring-high-i-personality-style/

    High S "Supportive" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/the-supportive-high-s-type-they-are-loving-and-loyal/

    High C "Cautious" Style

    https://www.alexswire-clark.com/the-cautious-high-c-personality-style/

    For a **FREE** 15 minute coaching session with Alex to help you improve an important relationship in your life, click

    Alex's Calendar

    ASSESSMENTS can be found at:

    http://www.personalityservice.com/portal/GPPM/store

    We want your input!! Head over to our website at therapportadvantage.com. Leave us a message on our contact page or Speakpipe App. You can also follow the show on twitter @RapportPodcast. Or find us on Facebook at The Rapport Advantage Podcast.

    Let us know what topics you'd be interested in when it comes to improving communication, building better teams, and reducing conflict at work or in your personal life.

    Thanks for listening!! We would love for you to subscribe!!

    Contact Alex at [email protected] or 864-810-0133.

    22 min

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