Of the many tools used to facilitate workplace communication, the DiSC® Profile is one of the most popular and easiest to implement. The DiSC profile will help demonstrate your conversational priorities, openness, behavioral tendencies, and pace of communication. In this Article, we dig into each DiSC style and learn how to most effectively communicate with each.

This Article is not sponsored by DiSC.

From digital resume templates, to DIY portfolio builders, to online skills and accreditation courses, first generation professionals have a plethora of resources available as they shape their careers. In this week’s Article, we will highlight our favorite resources for young professionals, both in Milwaukee and online.

Effective networking will be a meaningful skill throughout your career.  By preparing introductory questions, or icebreakers, you can enter a conversation with confidence. From seeking new connections, to seeking a new job, your next opportunity may begin with a simple question.

So, you have a great team and are leveraging your experience as a first generation professional to lead them authentically. You your next priority may be employee retention and satisfaction. Your company or industry may have standard practices (or expectations) for employee recognition, but perhaps you want to incorporate your own unique ways of motivating your team. This Article will share how to find the best ways to recognize your team and some of our favorite award ideas.

Leading as a first generation professional has unique challenges. So far, you have climbed the ladder using your own skills, intuition, and work ethic and may not have experience supervising a junior colleague or leading a team. For this week’s Article, FGPM took a look at research and perspectives from first generation leaders to determine how new managers can leverage their background and individualism to lead their corporate teams.