10. DISC - What I Love (The Basics) - Intentional Optimists - Unconventional Leaders

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10. DISC - What I Love (The Basics)

October 19, 2020 • 23 min

In today’s episode I finally get to share what I love about DISC, why I use it, and how it can help you learn about yourself and better relate to others! We’ll take a quick look at the strengths of each style and point out some tips on how to improve your communication abilities

Intentional Optimism - The Tenets

Optimistic - hopeful, positive, proactive

Present - having a sense of wonder, generous, kind/open

Courageous - lead, adventure, resilient

Energetic - industrious, energetic and life-focused

Wise - understanding, words, respect

Intentional - sense of purpose, plan, grow

What is DISC?

2 Main Categories

Reserved or Outgoing

People Oriented or Task Oriented

What shapes your personality?

Heredity / Genetics - patterns you are born with

Environment / Life Experiences

Role Models / People who teach us what is valuable

Main Types and their details:
D = Dominant - Direct, great leaders, move the project.
Motivated by: Results
Fear: Being taken advantage of

I = Influencing - very social and fun - persuaders, friendly, talkers Social, fun, spontaneous, in the spotlight, talkative, expressive, friendly
Motivated by: Recognition
Fear: Rejection and loss of approval

S = Steady - get things done, keep things friendly, loyal Team oriented, friendly, loyal, relied on to follow through, great listeners
Motivated by: Relationships
Fear: Loss of security or confrontation

C = Compliant - accurate, organized, on time, analytical planners On time, organized, analytical, planners, accurate, self sacrificing
Motivated by: Reason
Fear: Criticism, getting it wrong

How to communicate

D = Be brief, direct and to the point. Ask WHAT, not HOW; focus on results; offer solutions

I = Don’t ignore their ideas - Recognize their efforts. Allow time for socializing; Follow up in writing; Short meetings are more productive.

S = Smile - cultivate a friendly atmosphere. Don't be aggressive; Define roles of team members; Find a common interest.

C = Give them the details. Offer validated facts; Be precise; Be patient - answer all the questions and follow up.

Now what?

Identify one thing you learned today - what will you do with it?

Learn about the behavior plans AND implement and use them to connect with others

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

Prov. 31:10-31

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