Category Archives: Insights Discovery
November 25, 2015 Looking for a Breakthrough? (all about Insights Deeper Discovery)
After last weeks’ successful Insights Deeper Discovery workshop, I am eager to bring this innovative and empowering program to anyone and everyone who is undergoing a transition or is feeling in need of guidance.
You may be familiar with Insights® Discovery. It’s a program based off the principles of renown psychiatrist Carl Jung that uses a four-color model to talk about our individual capabilities and challenges. This model can be used to capitalize on personal strengths, overcome challenges, and communicate better with those around you. As an Insights® Licensed Practitioner, I’ve personally seen some astonishing transformations (both individually and office-wide). Suddenly, people start opening up in ways they never have and allow themselves to flourish and grow.
This is why I’m excited to announce that Insights® Discovery now has a new, more in-depth model that builds off the basic principles of Insights®. Even if you’ve never been through the original program, this new model helps foster growth and development in your career, personal life, communication skills, and interactions with others.
What is Deeper Discovery?
Deeper Discovery is a continuation of the Insights® Discovery journey. Using Archetypes of Discovery as a lens (more about that on the Insights® website), individuals and teams embark upon a journey of improved self-understanding. Through use of the new Deeper Discovery wheel, participants discover their potential in engaging and memorable ways and apply their learning to the workplace and life.
Unlock Individual & Team Potential
Build on the simple and accessible Insights® Discovery model.
Explore individual, team, and leadership effectiveness.
Enhance a long-term program of development.
Develop a profound level of self-understanding to transform your life and your work.
Understand what drives and motivates others. Become a more authentic and inspiring leader.
Sound Like Something You’d Like To Explore?
Great! I’ve partnered with Dr. Jean Davidson to put on several Deeper Discovery workshops. You can find more information on our Intentional Discovery Website, or you can contact me directly with questions.
Let’s discover your best you!
MARGARET SMITH IS A CAREER COACH, INSIGHTS® DISCOVERY LICENSED PRACTITIONER, FOUNDER OF UXL, AND CO-FOUNDER OF THE TAG TEAM. YOU CAN VISIT HER WEBSITE AT WWW.YOUEXCELNOW.COM
Tags: Deeper discovery workshop, Dr. Jean Davidson, Insights Deeper Discovery, Insights Deeper Discovery Workshops, Insights Licensed Practitioners, Intentional Discovery, Margaret Smith, Minneapolis Insights Practitioners, Personal and business breakthroughs
July 29, 2015 Creating an Inclusive Workplace with Insights® Discovery
Last week, I addressed diversity and how it goes beyond physical characteristics and also involves diversity of thought, behavior, and perspective. This week, I’d like to discuss how your diverse workplace can be an inclusive one. First, let’s define what an inclusive workplace looks like.
People in an inclusive workplace…
…feel a sense of belonging, are treated fairly, and have equal opportunities
…feel like they can be themselves and allow others to be themselves
…are fully engaged and part of a team
…remain authentic
The result of inclusivity? Innovation, creative ideas, and fresh ways of looking at things. These are all things any organization wants, but how to achieve them? How can people with widely differing outlooks on life work together harmoniously and accomplish great things?
According to the principles I’ve learned from Insights® Discovery (a tool for understanding and developing unique personalities), inclusion really starts from the top. Company leadership needs to be fully invested in the idea of inclusivity before the rest of the team can truly adopt it. The organization should consider these questions:
- Does the leadership recognize the diversity of its team?
- Do they know how to adapt and connect with all the people on their team?
- Do they know what motivates certain people on their team? Do they know what derails them?
- Are there open lines of communication in the office?
- Are questions and concerns addressed or ignored?
- Does the leadership make an effort to hear from everyone at the table?
Company leadership can facilitate an open, inclusive environment, but it takes the rest of the organization to keep it up on a day-to-day basis. That takes awareness and reflection. We should be asking ourselves questions from time to time like: “How does the work environment feel?” “How comfortable is it for me? For my co-workers?” “Does the minority have a voice in the office?” “Are we encouraged to raise questions or concerns?”
It takes time to build an inclusive environment, but the results are worth it. Each person has the ability to add unique value to the organization, so it’s important to create an environment where that value can come through.
If you’d like to delve into workplace inclusivity in more depth, I encourage you to contact me so we can discuss your organization’s needs. Thanks for reading!
Tags: diversity and inclusivity, include others at work, inclusive behavior, Insights Discovery, Margaret Smith, practicing inclusivity, UXL
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July 1, 2015 #WhatDoesItAllMean (Decoding Hashtags)
Last week, I attended an interesting and educational webinar on hashtags. The webinar was put on by members of the Insights® Discovery team. Through this session, I learned some valuable bits of information that I’d like to pass along to you. Here are a few of my key take-aways.
The Basics:
- Hashtags are your friends! Use them to make your social media posts more search-able and to connect with other people in your industry
- Do your research: Know which hashtags are currently popular in your field.
- #Don’tgooverboardwiththelength Hashtags that are too long are often overlooked
- Do get creative and have fun with hashtags in your social media
- Do connect with others in your online community who are using the same hashtags (i.e. #coaching #writer #workingmom)
- Don’t hashtag every word! It seems desperate and amateur.
- Know what’s trending and take advantage (some hashtags are used frequently like #tbt for “Throwback Thursday,” in which you’re encouraged to post an old photo)
Events:
- Create a specific hashtag for any event you host and actively encourage attendees to use it. Don’t be shy! Project your chosen hashtag on your powerpoint or print the hashtag on pieces of paper that you put at each chair.
- If you’re attending an event, see if there is a specific hashtag associated with it. (i.e. #AWP15 for the 2015 Assoc. of Writers Program conference)
- Live tweet (or use whatever your preferred social media platform may be) and use the given hashtag
- Connect with other people at the event by looking up the designated hashtag and starting an online conversation
My main take-away: Don’t be afraid of hashtags! They aren’t something “the kids are doing these days.” They are a useful way to make connections and network in your field. Do a little research and then dive in!
Happy hashtag-ing and don’t forget to #havefun
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