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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
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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!
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Priorities of the D style
• Results• Action • Challenge
Characteristics
• Direct• Bold • Firm• Result-focused• Strong willed• Fast paced
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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
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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
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Priorities of the i style
• Enthusiasm• Action • Collaboration
Characteristics
• Outgoing • Enthusiastic• Optimistic• Persuasive• Lively • Charming
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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
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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…”
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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
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Priorities of the s style
• Support• Stability • Collaboration
Characteristics
• Even-tempered • Patient • Deliberate • Humble • Accommodating• Willing to help
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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 “
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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
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Priorities of the C style
• Accuracy• Stability • Challenge
Characteristics
• Analytical • Deliberate • Questioning • Private • Precise • Systematic
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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
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Things you may hear someone with a C style say
“Do we have all the data?”&
“Make sure to double-check your work“
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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
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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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