Decoding DISC Leadership - Understanding the “DYNAMIC LEADER” style - 2/8

Have you ever considered the impact your personality has on your leadership style?

This week, we unravel the traits of "Dynamic" leaders, shedding light on how such leaders thrive on challenge and spearhead teams toward lofty goals.

We navigate the complex relationships between Dynamic leaders and the DISC personality types they manage, discussing how to create a synergetic environment despite the contrasting needs of the Ds, Is, Ss, and Cs on the team.

Discover how to balance the fast pace of a Dynamic leader with the meticulous attention to detail that types like Julie's husband embodies. 

Relating to the D Personality Type
Dynamic leaders relate well to the direct, decisive D (Dominance) personality type. Ds are motivated by driving towards bold outcomes. However, Ds also want autonomy in decision-making. They can clash with Dynamics who come across as too controlling.

Relating to the I Personality Type
Influencing (I) types align with Dynamics’ charismatic inspiration towards future visions.  However, I's value collaboration and want involvement in solution planning. They can feel dismissed when Dynamics charge ahead independently without team buy-in.

Relating to the S Personality Type
Steadiness (S) types appreciate Dynamics taking the initiative on problems. However, the rapid pace of change conflicts with their preference for predictable progress. When Dynamics drive too much change too quickly, S types feel anxious and unsettled.

Relating to the C Personality Type
Compliance (C) types relate to the Dynamics’ analytical approach to decisions and innovations.  However, Dynamics' desire for fast change often overlooks Cs need for research, accuracy, and risk mitigation planning. Cs feel Dynamics dismiss their quality control concerns.

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About DISC-Flow®
DISC is a research-backed and science-based personality profiling tool used to understand our behaviours, communication styles, and work preferences. It’s about understanding what makes you – and the people you work with – tick.

Julie South is a DISC Flow® Certified Trainer, who describes DISC-Flow® profiling as being like having a cheat sheet to better understand yourself and other people. When you know this, it helps you play to your personality strengths, work better in teams, and communicate better.

If you’re keen to find out what your personal DISC type is, what type of leader you are, or what your clinic’s team composition looks like, then get in touch with Julie to find out what's involved.

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