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Diablo Cody

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:31:03 +0000

Boy, is there ever a book for you to read. Pay attention, Orange people – something for YOU. Just finished reading Diablo Cody’s book Candy Girl: A Year in the Life of an Unlikely Stripper. You may already know her as the Oscar-winning screenwriter of Juno.

She’s the ultimate extraverted Orange-Green personality. She’s got a top-notch foreign journalist’s Orange daring, backed up by the laser-perfect vocabulary skills of the Green.

As Jane Fonda is the poster child of an introverted Blue-Gold, so Cody is the extraverted Orange-Green. (Just imagine these two playing each other in biopics.) You have all got to enjoy this book. Fifty years ago, it would have surprised if not completely horrified most people. Heck, some people today will be surprised. The beauty of this biography is the stark non-judgmental journalism about her own life, the people she cares about, the sex industry – both the vendors and the customers – and drugs and alcohol. Such freedom. Such magnificent freedom. God bless the true Oranges who are true to themselves. The Greens among you will love her lexicon – and the complete utilitarian nature of her adventures. Blues may totally identify with husband Jonny, and get off on the author’s imagery. Golds– gawd, I wish there were more of you on this site – I’d pay money to hear what you think. And Oranges – well, just pump up your chests in pride.

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Psychographer — what’s THAT?

admin — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:59:33 +0000

If you look up “psychography,” you’ll find everything from studying personalities for marketing purposes to channeling the words of spirits through your own writing. I understand that marketers have used the term psychographics for years, along with demographics, etc.

I have brazenly adopted and adapted the word psychographer for the work I do in Four Windows. Psychographics, as seen through Four Windows, is applying the proven research and laws of psychology to real-life interaction – especially to work teams and to the customers they are supposed to serve.

I dream that one day mainstream dictionaries will include the following definition of psychographer: Psychographer. [sai ka’ grə fər] A personality analyst; a psychological advisor specializing in personality typing that enables the understanding of self and others, peak group performance, communication improvement, etc.

This is a science. The applied sciences of the last 50 years have demonstrated that commonly known truths about all people can help an average team move toward excellence. This research especially enables people to communicate respectfully and clearly.

The tools are simple to use. Some people are surprised to find out that formerly complex studies are now straightforwardly understandable tools for just about everybody – from top management types to field people who may not spend much time reading at all. Four Windows is such a set of tools.

More importantly, it turns out everybody can be a functional and successful user of this technology for everyday purposes. Psychography is all about resolving conflict, clearing the air, making friends, relieving stress, and getting on with life and business on smoother roadways instead of barrier-laden dusty paths.

At networking meetings, I’ve had a great deal of trouble trying to come up with an “elevator speech” — that 30-second presentation that hopefully demonstrates what one does in terms of the listener’s own needs. So now, the opening line is, “I’m a psychographer.” You gotta love it.

Here’s the 30-second infomercial: Hi, I’m Jack Dermody and I am a psychographer!! I help you answer questions like, “What do my customers need to hear so they will buy my product?” “How do I hire the right employees and vendors?” “Why can’t my people communicate?” “Why don’t my people understand me?” “How can I get my people to get along?”

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Bob Wingenroth, Finance Director, City of Phoenix

admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:55:45 +0000

Bob Wingenroth, Finance Director, City of Phoenix. You have done so much for the City; but selfishly, you have done so much for me and for the people that I work with. You and I are SO much on the same page when it comes to working with and caring for the individuals and teams that we work with. I have learned from you and my friends here at work are happier and more successful thanks to your efforts.

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Allen “Skip” Creighton, Redevelopment Project Manager, City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department

admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:54:57 +0000

Allen “Skip” Creighton, Redevelopment Project Manager, City of Phoenix Neighborhood Services Department. You are the best of the best!! You know exactly how to engage any audience and present your material in a very meaningful, yet fun manner! And you are the consummate master of the material, which adds credibility to the presentation! Only complaint I have is that you didn’t actually sing those songs!! I’m sure I speak for the thousands of City employees you’ve interacted with in the presentation environment when I say your retirement from the City will be a HUGE loss to us! I can only thank you for putting your “fingerprints” on so many throughout the years – yours is a true gift and blessing!!

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Ray Silverstein, Owner of PRO – Presidents’ Resource Organization

admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:54:04 +0000

Ray Silverstein, Owner of PRO - Presidents’ Resource Organization. Thank you for the Colors seminar presentation. You were outstanding. Every attendee left with knowledge and felt they had invested time in a great morning. My only regret is that not more PRO members took advantage of the knowledge, insight and information you shared at the program. I would highly recommend any of your programs.

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Mary Miscisin, Author of Showing Our True Colors

admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:52:55 +0000

Mary Miscisin, Author of Showing Our True Colors. Outstanding, enthusiastic, and sincere are just a few of the words to describe Jack Dermody. His depth of knowledge combined with his skill for making personality concepts understandable, applicable and FUN are the trademarks of his powerful presentations. Jack’s creativity and originality keep everyone laughing, learning and involved. Without reservation, I highly recommend Jack Dermody for his high-quality, information-rich presentations and a style that will keep you smiling and asking for more.

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