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A Label That Stuck

For years, Becky thought she had herself figured out.

After all, a well-meaning consultant at a trade show once told her — right after a quick personality test — that she was "off the charts" in Drive...and if it weren’t for a bit of charm mixed in, she’d be a real handful.

Let's be honest:

The moment the interviewer says, "Tell me about your strengths and weaknesses," most people get a little knot in their stomach.

It feels like a trap, right?

Failure is an inevitable part of life.

While it can feel discouraging and painful, failure also presents an opportunity for growth, learning, and change.

Resilience is often equated with toughness—the ability to push through difficulties without showing weakness. However, real resilience is much more than stoic endurance. It’s about allowing vulnerability, embracing uncertainty, and staying curious in the face of life’s challenges. Curiosity, especially when guided by self-compassion and understanding, transforms vulnerability into strength and creates emotional breakthroughs that are key to lasting resilience.

Ever feel like your team is speaking different languages — even when everyone’s technically “on the same page”? You’re not imagining it. Underneath the roles, titles, and job descriptions, people experience the world in fundamentally different ways.

You were curious. You took the free Perceptual Style Introduction assessment, spent 10 minutes answering the questions, and maybe even skimmed through the personalized insights you received.

And then… nothing.

Stress is an inevitable part of life – a natural human response to difficult situations, pressures, and demands (the kinds that cause feelings of tension and worry).

We live in a world saturated with information, opinions, and debates about what is “true.” Yet, amidst this flood of data, one often-overlooked truth is the profoundly subjective nature of perception.

Have you ever wondered why two people can experience the same event but interpret it completely differently?

One might see it as an opportunity, while the other sees it as a threat. These differences aren’t just random; they are deeply rooted in perceptual differences.

When it comes to understanding how different Perceptual Styles interact, I’ve got a built-in case study: my wife, Lynda-Ross, and me. For those of you who don’t already know, I’m Activity, and she’s Vision. We've been married for 37 years and have worked together for most of those years. While some folks cringe at the thought of working with their spouse, we’ve found it to be overwhelmingly positive and rewarding. (For the most part—let’s not sugarcoat it entirely!)