We’ve spent the last few weeks looking at each DISC Style and what would be their best kind of job. In actuality, only 4% of us are one main DISC Style. Most of us are a combination of 2 or 3 Styles. One Style is usually still the strongest, but the combination is an important part to consider in knowing what kind of job would be best.
For me, 2 Styles are equally strong and “take turns” being the dominant Style depending on the situation I’m in and even who I am with. Very interesting… but always something to be aware of.
For the next few weeks, I’m going to look at examples of how different combinations are required for specific jobs. I know many of you are employers and want to put your employees in their ideal place in the office. Others of you are in the process of searching for a job. I believe this understanding of how Combinations of Styles affect our best job would be extremely helpful for you.
Let’s start with a quick review of the different Styles:
We will get into much more detail and application in future blogposts, but for now, just think of someone (maybe it’s you) who:
- D – Has to TAKE CHARGE
- I – Always ADDS FUN
- S – Is so very PATIENT
- C – Loves the DETAILS
To expand on these descriptions:
- D-Style: Gets things done, is decisive and authoritative, prefers to be in charge
- I-Style: Is enthusiastic, outgoing, positive and persuasive, a “party looking for a place to happen”
- S-Style: Is steady, dependable, cooperative and patient, a great team player
- C-Style: Likes procedures, is systematic, precise and conscientious, focuses on the details
For even more detail on each DISC Style, read the list below and check off those qualities that best describe you, or the person you are trying to hire:
The High D-Style person tends to:
- Strive to be in control
- Focus on tasks more than on people
- Have a “high speed motor”
- Be decisive – sometimes without researching the facts
- Get things done quickly
- Be authoritative
- Take charge in a situation
The High I-Style person tends to:
- Be fun-loving, a “party looking for a place to happen”
- Focus on people more than on tasks
- Have a “faster speed motor”
- Be more outgoing – an extrovert
- Be very persuasive
- Have a positive attitude – usually sees the jar half full
- Have lots of enthusiasm
The High S-Style’s tendencies:
- Dependable
- Steady
- Persistent
- Extremely patient
- Cooperative – a great Team Player
- Focuses on people
- Often has a slower “motor” – walks slower, talks slower, thinks slower
The High C-Style is:
- Conscientious
- Likes procedures
- Focuses on tasks and details
- Often doesn’t mind working alone
- Precise
- Systematic
- Has a slower “motor” – walks slower, thinks and talks slower
Next week, we will look at how the DISC Style Combinations affect the Front Desk Receptionist and why each part of that combination is important.
***In the meantime, if you would like to find out what your DISC Style Combination is, just click here for more information on getting a DISC Assessment – an easy online process that will gain you lots of insight.
QUESTION: Have you ever considered how your DISC Style Combination would best fit a specific job? I’d love to hear your thoughts and observations. Please share in the comment section below.
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