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Personality Profiles

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Agenda
 Introduction.
 D-style.
 i-style.
 S-style.
 C-style.
 Conclusion
Characteristics.
Quote.
Style in Team Dynamics.
Effective Communication

3.
1. Dominance
2. Influence
3. Steadiness
4. Conscientiousness
DiSC Personality Profile
The four styles you need to know to realize your full
personal profile and also others

4.
The key to your unique personality style priorities
begins with a single dot
DiSC Personality Profile

5.
Now let’s go deeper into the 4 DiSC personality styles!

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Direct
Drive
Determined
Decisive
Firm
Result-focused
Strong-willed
Self-confident
Risk-taker
Characteristics
Priorities of the D style
• Results
• Action
• Challenge
D ominance

7.
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”
“Spare me the details and get straight to
the point”

8.
Leader
Problem
Solver
Multitasker
in a Team Dynamic

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How to Effectively Communicate with D style ?
• Be brief and direct to point.
• Focus on solutions.
• Ask what questions.
• Suggest ways to achieve
results and solve problems.
• Repeat yourself.
• Focus only on problem.
• Ask how questions.
• Avoid making generalization.
• Be too sociable.
Do: Don’t:

10.
Inspiring
Interacting
Interesting
Persuasive
Talkative
Optimistic
Outgoing
Collaborative
Energetic
Lively
Characteristics
Priorities of the i style
• Enthusiasm
• Action
• Collaboration
Inf luence

11.
Things you might hear someone with a i style say
“We have one heck of a team –you guys
rock!”
“I have this great idea …”

12.
Influencer
Peacemaker
in a Team Dynamic
Ok team!
Ready to do
our swim?!
Woot!
Double
woot!
Communicator

13.
How to Effectively Communicate with i style ?
• Be straightforward.
• Share your experiences.
• Allow time for stimulating
sociable activities.
• Focus on the positives.
• Overload them with details.
• Eliminate social time.
• Ignore their ideas or
achievements.
• Tell them what to do.
Do: Don’t:

14.
Stable
Supportive
Shy
Accommodating
Patient
Calm
Predictable
Passive
Loyal
Active listener
Characteristics
Priorities of the S style
• Support
• Stability
• Collaboration
Steadiness

15.
Things you might 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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Relationship
Builder
Team
Player
Voice of
Reason
in a Team Dynamic
We’re all along
for this ride, so
let’s make the
best of it!

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How to Effectively Communicate with S style ?
• Begin conversations friendly.
• Show interest in their feelings.
• Be polite and patient.
• Give them time to adjust.
• Make them comfortable when
asking for ideas.
• Be forceful or impatient.
• Be aggressive or
demanding.
• Be too confrontational or
argumentative.
Don’t:Do:

18.
Cautious
Complaint
Correct
Careful
Accurate
Analytical
Systematic
Precise
Diplomatic
Fact finder
Characteristics
Priorities of the C style
• Accuracy
• Stability
• Challenge
Conscientiousness

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Things you might hear someone with a C style say
“ Do we have all the data?”
“Make sure to double-check your work“

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Organizer
Quality
Control
Data
Analyst
Diplomat
in a Team Dynamic

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How to Effectively Communicate with C style ?
• Begin conversations logically.
• Focus on facts and details.
• Be persistent, and diplomatic.
• Respect their need for analysis
• Give space to process
information.
• Refuse to explain details.
• Answer questions casually.
• Use too much emotional
language.
• Pressure them for
immediate action.
Don’t:Do:

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So, which personality type
are ?
Dominant Influence Steadiness Conscientiousness

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Conclusion
• All DiSC styles are equally valuable.
• Everyone is a blend of all 4 styles with varying degrees.
• Learning about people’s styles help you relate better.
• People can adapt their styles to fit particular situations or
environments.
• Understanding yourself better is the first step to become
more effective; personally and professionally.