DiSC Personality Styles an overview of the D, i, S, and C styles in DiSC assessment profiles

DiSC Personality Profile

The four styles you need to know to realize your full potential

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The Everything DiSC Model

1. Dominance 2. Influence 3. Steadiness4. Conscientiousness

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The primary personality styles are:


The Everything DiSC Model The key to your unique personality

style begins with a single dot




These 8 words surrounding the DiSC model represent the personal priorities which corresponds to our personality styles


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FOR EXAMPLE:

If your dot falls within the Dominance style you are likely drawn to the priorities

of RESULTS - CHALLENGE - ACTION

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Now let’s go deeper into the 4 DiSC personality styles!




Priorities of the D style

• Results• Action • Challenge

Characteristics

• Direct• Bold • Firm• Result-focused• Strong willed• Fast paced


Dominance



Energized by: • Challenging the status quo • Being in charge• Freedom to make fast

decisions

Values: • Direct communication• Risk taking • Problem solving

What drains the D style? • Vacillation• Sub standard outcomes • Being micromanaged




Things you might hear someone with a D style say

“I can give you two-minutes then please close the door

on the way out” &

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How to Communicate More Effectively with the DOMINANCE style

• Be direct and get right to the point• Be concise (Try starting at the end)• Focus on solutions• Suggest specific actions • Demonstrate a demeanor of confidence in your topic or material




Priorities of the i style

• Enthusiasm• Action • Collaboration

Characteristics

• Outgoing • Enthusiastic• Optimistic• Persuasive• Lively • Charming


Influence


Energized by: • Fast-paced, varied

environments• Collaboration• Being in the spotlight

Values: • Big-picture thinking• Personal expression• Connecting with others

What drains the i style? • Pessimism & Negativity • Working alone • Being tied to a ridged schedule




Things you might hear someone with an i style say

“We have one heck of a team -you guys rock!”

& “I have this great idea…”




How to Communicate More Effectively with the Influence

style•Begin conversations with an upbeat demeanor •Be straightforward, but balance your directness with warmth•Show them that you share their enthusiasm •Find ways to recognize their accomplishments •Suggest specific actions •Demonstrate a willingness to hear their ideas




Priorities of the s style

• Support• Stability • Collaboration

Characteristics

• Even-tempered • Patient • Deliberate • Humble • Accommodating• Willing to help


Steadiness


Energized by: • Stable, harmonious environments • Fairness • Working in a small group

Values:• Traditional ways of doing things• Loyalty • Consistency

What drains the S style? • Sudden and unexpected change• Being around forceful or

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Things you may hear someone with a S style say

“I’m happy to help in any way I can”

&“let’s not rock the boat “




How to Communicate More Effectively with the

Steadiness style

• Avoid coming across as forceful or impatient

• Begin conversations in a friendly way • Ask them how things are going outside of work

• Show a genuine interest in their feelings

• Be proactive when seeking their input • Make them comfortable when asking for their ideas




Priorities of the C style

• Accuracy• Stability • Challenge

Characteristics

• Analytical • Deliberate • Questioning • Private • Precise • Systematic


Conscientiousness


Energized by: • The ‘proper’ way of doing things• Accuracy• Being right

Values: • Quality • Precision• Working alone

What drains the C style? • Sudden change• Not having time to analyze & process

information • Emotionally charged situations



Things you may hear someone with a C style say

“Do we have all the data?”&

“Make sure to double-check your work“




How to Communicate More Effectively with the

Conscientiousness style

• Begin conversations using a calm, logical approach

• Present the facts before conjecture• Avoid pressuring them for immediate action

• Respect their need for analysis • Give them space to process information

• Ask for their opinions then wait for their answer




Remember!!!• Understanding yourself better is the first step to

becoming more effective; personally and professionally

• All DiSC styles are equally valuable • To varying degrees, everyone is a blend of all 4

styles• Learning about other people’s DiSC styles can

help you relate to them better

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DiSC Personality Styles an overview of the D, i, S, and C styles in DiSC assessment profiles