Speak Up. Be Heard. Build Respect.
Challenging upward can feel risky—especially when authority, hierarchy, and personality all come into play. But the most trusted and influential employees are the ones who can disagree well.
In this practical, 30-minute recorded workshop, Dan Kaplan shows you how to use the DiSC model to push back on leadership decisions or directions while strengthening the relationship. You’ll learn how each DiSC style in senior leadership (D, i, S, and C) interprets disagreement, what signals respect to them, and how to frame your ideas so they land with credibility instead of friction.
Whether you’re giving tough feedback, proposing a different path, or clarifying expectations, you’ll walk away with language and strategies that let you speak truth to power—confidently, respectfully, and effectively.
When You Purchase, You’ll Receive
✅ 30-minute workshop recording – instant access, on demand
✅ Downloadable slide deck – visual frameworks for influence and framing
✅ Interactive worksheet – script your next upward-communication conversation
✅ DiSC Map & Interaction Guide – understand how leaders of each style think and react
✅ People-Reading Guide – spot cues of openness or resistance in real time
✅ Conversation Templates – respectful pushback phrases tailored for each style
Why It Matters
Learn to:
● Disagree with confidence—without sounding oppositional
● Adapt your message to fit your leader’s DiSC communication style
● Build credibility and respect through thoughtful dissent
● Influence upward while keeping trust and alignment strong
Hosted by Dan Kaplan
As an Everything DiSC® & 5 Behaviors of a Cohesive Team™ Authorized Partner, Dan helps clients like Google, the Gates Foundation, The State of Maryland Department of Health, Loggerhead Marine Life Center, The Peace Corps, and Vistage build cultures of open communication.
Ready to turn courageous conversations into lasting influence?
👉 $9 for Instant Access to Pushing Back on Leadership While Strengthening the Relationship, Using DiSC