Resources for Professionals
Now it's time to start building on your understanding and application of DISC and apply it to developing effective strategies. In this section, we'll begin to explore how you can use DISC to enhance your performance and get the best out of those you work with.
Sport Management in Action and DISC
Interview with Carrie White, Athlife
Below is an interview with Carrie White, who at the time of recording was the Chief Operating Officer of AthLife, but is now working at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Carrie is an exceptional example of a professional in the sports industry using DISC in every aspect of their role, including working with their team and also with their clients.
Interview with Brian Townsend, University of Michigan
Communication Styles and DISC
In this video we’re looking at real-life examples of different communication styles in action in a series of interviews with different sport professionals who share their own profile and what it looks like in the context of their role. The interviews include sport psychologists, college and professional coaches, leadership experts, University Academics, and performance coaches.
When watching this video, think about how your own DISC Profile is represented in the different professionals and how you can start to use your understanding to identify the behaviors of others when communicating with them.
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