S13 E2: Smells Like Money Podcast: The Hidden Drain on Your Organization's Bottom Line

In this episode of The DooDoo Diva’s Smells Like Money Podcast, host Suzan Chin-Taylor continues the conversation with Dr. Claire Monteau, CEO of her own consulting agency specializing in team empowerment and leadership success. Dr. Monteau is also an Everything DiSC® partner and workshop facilitator, and today, she reveals a surprising truth:

🚨 The biggest hidden drain on an organization’s success isn’t inefficiency, sales, or manufacturing—it’s human insecurity.

Host: Suzan Chin-Taylor | Guest: Clare Monteau

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Key Discussion Points:

Human Insecurity is a Business Liability – It’s hardwired into our survival instincts and affects workplace communication, collaboration, and trust.
The Cost of Insecurity – Employees who feel insecure won’t communicate openly, leading to gossip, lack of innovation, and decreased productivity.
Understanding Behavioral Drivers – The DiSC personality model helps identify what stresses and motivates employees, improving collaboration and reducing conflict.
Real-Life Example – How a simple misunderstanding between an idea-driven employee and a results-focused CEO nearly led to losing a top performer—until DiSC helped bridge the gap.
Leadership Without Judgment – “You cannot lead someone you are judging.” DiSC helps leaders replace assumptions with understanding for a healthier work environment.

Tools for Success:

Dr. Monteau shares how Everything DiSC® provides a framework to:

✅ Improve communication and trust among team members.
✅ Recognize the different ways employees experience failure and insecurity.
✅ Reduce workplace tension and create a culture of productive conflict resolution.

Conclusion:

Human insecurity is one of the most overlooked yet impactful drains on an organization’s bottom line. When employees feel insecure, they hold back ideas, avoid open communication, and create unnecessary conflict, ultimately affecting productivity and profitability.

By using tools like Everything DiSC®, leaders and teams can gain a deeper understanding of workplace dynamics, improve collaboration, and build trust. When employees feel valued and understood, organizations thrive.

The key takeaway? Addressing human insecurity isn’t just about improving morale—it’s a smart business strategy.

Stay tuned for the next episode, where we’ll explore how to turn destructive conflict into productive conflict using these insights.

Clare Monteau:

Email: clare.monteau@gmail.com

Website: claremonteau.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/claremonteau

Final Thoughts:

At the heart of every successful organization is a culture of trust, open communication, and mutual understanding. Yet, human insecurity—often unrecognized—can quietly erode productivity, teamwork, and innovation. By identifying and addressing these insecurities, leaders can foster a workplace where employees feel valued, heard, and empowered to contribute their best work.

Tools like Everything DiSC® provide a roadmap for navigating different personality styles, helping teams work together more effectively. When we take the time to understand what motivates and challenges our colleagues, we replace judgment with empathy—leading to stronger relationships, better collaboration, and a thriving work environment.

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