With a packed schedule and patients constantly coming and going, we made sure our main treatment area of our orthodontic practice was full of High S-Style employees. They remained patient, personable and persevering, regardless of the questions, concerns or pressures of the day. They were also the ultimate Team Players, even under stress.
As a review, these are 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 key then became how to motivate these Team Players and make sure we weren’t de-motivating them!
So what Motivates the S-Style person:
- Stability – knowing they can trust the situation, the people, the circumstances
- Consensus – since they are such strong Team Players, it is important to have the Team in agreement and going the same direction
- Predictability – no Blind-Siding please; they like to know there is a reason for changes and given time to think through those changes or decisions
- Consistent pace – even if it is crazy hectic, they will find a good steady rhythm and keep at it
- Knowing their efforts will benefit people
And what De-Motivates that S-Style:
- Sudden changes – these people usually need a warning, then a reason, then time to think through the changes and the options involved; it is important to give them this process
- Conflict – knocking heads is definitely not their favorite way to operate, but cooperation and working through differences goes a long way to encourage them
- Insincerity – these folks tend to be very honest and straight-forward and value those qualities in others
- Extra pressure – especially if they don’t know it is coming or don’t see the reason for it
These guidelines would be the best-case scenario for a High S-Style person. But it is possible for them to work in any role, with the understanding that some jobs will require more adjustments then others, and more potential for losing your mind. The goal is to find a job where the needs of the I-Style can thrive.
QUESTION: Have you ever considered how your DISC Style would best fit a job? I’d love to hear your thoughts and observations. Please share in the comment section below.
P.S. ***If you would like to learn more about your own DISC Styles, just click here for more information on getting a DISC Assessment – an easy online process that will gain you lots of insight.
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