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Taking Flight!: Master the Four Behavioral Styles and Transform Your Career, Your Relationships...your Life
When you understand what makes individuals tick, you can interact with them far more effectively.
Which bird are you?
Use DISC to learn why you "click" with some people and "clank" with others...
Identify others' behavioral styles and choose the best way to connect with them...
Embrace your personal style and your natural gifts, maximize your strengths and minimize your weaknesses!
Which bird are you?
Use DISC to learn why you "click" with some people and "clank" with others...
Identify others' behavioral styles and choose the best way to connect with them...
Embrace your personal style and your natural gifts, maximize your strengths and minimize your weaknesses!
226 pages, Paperback
First published April 15, 2011
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About the author
Daniel Silvert
3 books25 followersDaniel Silvert, B.A., is an expert trainer and executive coach. As the VP of Learning & Development for Team Builders Plus, Daniel designs and leads training programs at every level on teamwork, accountability, and transformational change. Daniel has brought his unique perspective to hundreds of companies, non-profits, and government agencies including W.L. Gore, L’Oreal, L-3 Communications, Merck, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Dow Jones, Home Depot, and the Department of Homeland Security.
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February 19, 2013
(From the full review at Marginalia.)
Taking Flight! is the latest in the style of management-geared personality books that utilizes fictional tales starring anthropomorphic animals to determine your which type of worker bee you are. Authors and "business coaches" Rosenberg and Silvert have created an imaginary locale called "Home" in which a collection of birds, each stereotypes of one of the four DISC model classifications, must work together in spite of their different preferences to solve a major problem. The book is split into three sections -- the opening tale, the basics of the DISC model, and how to apply the DISC model in your daily life.
There's nothing truly original that separates Taking Flight! from the thousands of other books in its genre. It's short, it's simplified, and it features sassy wildlife. Its most important idea, "Home Rule," is just a repackaging of the Platinum Rule. The analysis doesn't go very in-depth and it tends to forget that most people are a blend of the DISC styles, not firmly entrenched in one like the bird characters. (Fitting for a book about avian life, it pigeonholes.) The reality is, once you've read one of these professionally-oriented personality books, you've read them all. Taking Flight! isn't going to change the publishing world in this respect.
But Rosenberg and Silvert do a good job of creating an engaging tale -- and indeed, the most enjoyable part of the book is the opening parable. I usually cringe at the "Which Friend from the Hundred-Acre Wood Are You?" stories that are so prevalent, but this one never bothered me, and indeed, I actually enjoyed it, predictable as it was. Even knowing early on which of the four types I was going to fall into, I still found it humorous, engaging, and satisfying.
The best thing about this book is that, unlike so many other personality books, it doesn't drone on and on, pretending that it's presenting something groundbreaking. Rosenberg and Silvert have learned two key lessons that so many other authors haven't -- everyone in business has already read one of these volumes, and no one wants to spend a lot of time on one. They get to their point while not skimping too severely on the treatment. For that reason alone, the book is better than most of its peer texts.
Taking Flight! is the latest in the style of management-geared personality books that utilizes fictional tales starring anthropomorphic animals to determine your which type of worker bee you are. Authors and "business coaches" Rosenberg and Silvert have created an imaginary locale called "Home" in which a collection of birds, each stereotypes of one of the four DISC model classifications, must work together in spite of their different preferences to solve a major problem. The book is split into three sections -- the opening tale, the basics of the DISC model, and how to apply the DISC model in your daily life.
There's nothing truly original that separates Taking Flight! from the thousands of other books in its genre. It's short, it's simplified, and it features sassy wildlife. Its most important idea, "Home Rule," is just a repackaging of the Platinum Rule. The analysis doesn't go very in-depth and it tends to forget that most people are a blend of the DISC styles, not firmly entrenched in one like the bird characters. (Fitting for a book about avian life, it pigeonholes.) The reality is, once you've read one of these professionally-oriented personality books, you've read them all. Taking Flight! isn't going to change the publishing world in this respect.
But Rosenberg and Silvert do a good job of creating an engaging tale -- and indeed, the most enjoyable part of the book is the opening parable. I usually cringe at the "Which Friend from the Hundred-Acre Wood Are You?" stories that are so prevalent, but this one never bothered me, and indeed, I actually enjoyed it, predictable as it was. Even knowing early on which of the four types I was going to fall into, I still found it humorous, engaging, and satisfying.
The best thing about this book is that, unlike so many other personality books, it doesn't drone on and on, pretending that it's presenting something groundbreaking. Rosenberg and Silvert have learned two key lessons that so many other authors haven't -- everyone in business has already read one of these volumes, and no one wants to spend a lot of time on one. They get to their point while not skimping too severely on the treatment. For that reason alone, the book is better than most of its peer texts.
February 19, 2013
WOW! Taking Flight is a 2 thumbs up!
Not only have I used the DISC Profile for many years, I have read many books on DISC and related topics. Most of these books are heavy in theory and often make it difficult to understand and apply the learning. Taking Flight was wonderfully written. The fable is very engaging and easy to read. It not only teaches the reader about the 4 DISC styles, it teaches the reader how to adapt behaviors to create better relationships with those around them. I truly believe these skills are extremely important for everyone, whether you are a manager, employee, teacher, student, doctor... If I were to recommend one book to help people build better relationships (personally and professionally), this is the one. My compliments to the authors as they created something very unique and made learning fun.
Not only have I used the DISC Profile for many years, I have read many books on DISC and related topics. Most of these books are heavy in theory and often make it difficult to understand and apply the learning. Taking Flight was wonderfully written. The fable is very engaging and easy to read. It not only teaches the reader about the 4 DISC styles, it teaches the reader how to adapt behaviors to create better relationships with those around them. I truly believe these skills are extremely important for everyone, whether you are a manager, employee, teacher, student, doctor... If I were to recommend one book to help people build better relationships (personally and professionally), this is the one. My compliments to the authors as they created something very unique and made learning fun.
February 19, 2013
Taking Flight! is entertaining, educational and a must-read for anyone who wants to understand and communicate better with their spouse, children or co-workers. Based on the DISC behavioral model, Rosenberg and Silvert have turned a behavioral assessment used widely in business into an enticing fable and action plan. Four different birds are used to illustrate the traits of the four behavioral types. Are you more like an Eagle, Parrot, Dove or Owl? In truth, we find out we are a mixture of all four in different measures.
So, why is this so important? Because each bird/type has different likes and dislikes. And to truly understand someone, you need to understand their viewpoint. It is likely they are sitting on a different perch and viewing the world from a unique angle. We use the language of the birds in our house and I use it at the office. Taking Flight! helps you discover your style and how to better communicate with other styles without judgment. It is life-changing information and easy to implement. I highly recommend Taking Flight!
So, why is this so important? Because each bird/type has different likes and dislikes. And to truly understand someone, you need to understand their viewpoint. It is likely they are sitting on a different perch and viewing the world from a unique angle. We use the language of the birds in our house and I use it at the office. Taking Flight! helps you discover your style and how to better communicate with other styles without judgment. It is life-changing information and easy to implement. I highly recommend Taking Flight!
July 22, 2016
Taking Flight! is the kind of book that once you've read it, you will want to share it with everyone you know. You will find yourself comparing yourself and your friends and family with each of the DISC styles.
May 30, 2013
Great fable about the different personality styles that we tend to follow - the disc profile. Every leader, manager, Scouts aster, etc should read this book.
April 20, 2015
I feel this book is a great way for people to grasp the DISC system. I would recommend parents even get their kids to read it.
June 29, 2016
Very interesting read. Short and to the point. I feel like I learned a great deal from this required reading for my job that we are going to have training on.
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