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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2025 · 25 MIN

Read Any Colleague Like A Book (In Under a Minute)

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Ever wondered why we reveal the secret weapon for decoding those frustrating moments when you and your colleagues seem to be speaking completely different languages. Ever wondered why that one colleague drives you absolutely mental while another person finds them perfectly reasonable?Discover the four distinct working styles that explain why some people obsess over tiny details while others just want to "get it done," and why the golden rule of "treat others how you want to be treated" might actually be sabotaging your work relationships.You'll learn:- How to instantly identify whether someone is a D, I, S, or C style (and what your own default mode is) - The exact one-liners to use with each personality type to get better results - Why your "difficult" colleague might not be difficult at all – just wired differently - How to explain your own working style without sounding like you're making excuses You’ll finish this ep knowing exactly why your DISC profile is the difference between friction and flow in any workplace.Whether you're managing a team or just trying to better navigate office politics, these insights will transform how you approach workplace communication. Resources That Actually Work:  Surrounded By Idiots.Do your own DISC test.Our new BIZ hosts are Lisa Lie - a former Head of People & Culture and Organisational Coach - and Mamamia’s Em Vernem.Learna is Lisa’s microlearning app for practical people skills at work. Expert-led lessons to build confidence, solve challenges, and work smarter - in under 7 minutes. Get it on Apple or Google Play.Here’s her special on How To Get Along With Anyone With Lisa Lie Sign up to the BIZ newsletter hereYou might be interested in our episodes on:How To Talk So People Listen To YouHow To Be More Productive (Without Trying Too Hard)Time Blocking Doesn't Work (Until You Do It Right)How To Ask For More Money (Without Dying From Awkwardness)THE END BITSSupport independent women's media.Got a work life dilemma? Send us all the questions you definitely can't ask your boss for our Biz Inbox episodes - send us a voice note or email us at [email protected]. You can remain anon! HOSTS: Lisa Lie and Em VernemEXEC PRODUCER: Sophie CampbellAUDIO PRODUCER: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.  Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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