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DiSC® - Interaction Between Styles: C (Conscientious) with i (Influence)
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In today’s blog, we look at someone with the primary style of C (Conscientious) interacting with an individual whose primary style is I (Influence).
As a C (Conscientious) style, you thrive on ensuring accuracy, maintaining stability, and challenging assumptions. The C style is motivated by opportunities to use expertise or gain knowledge combined with attention to quality. To you, others with the i (Influence) style may appear:
- Outgoing
- Social
- Optimistic
- High-spirited
- Lively
- Talkative
Learn how to seemingly quite different styles can have the tools and understanding to communicate efficiently and effectively.
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DiSC - Interaction Between Styles - C (Conscientious) with D (Dominant)
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The original DiSC model from Wiley Publishing continues to be a favorite among professionals. The Everything DiSC® model looks deeper and broader into your results and presents you with more information than ever before.In today’s blog, we look at someone with the primary style of C (Conscientious) interacting with an individual whose primary style is D (Dominant).
As a C (Conscientious) style, you thrive on ensuring accuracy, maintaining stability, and challenging assumptions. The C style is motivated by opportunities to use expertise or gain knowledge combined with attention to quality. To you, others with the D (Dominant) style may appear:
· Self-confident
· Competitive
· Direct
· Forceful
· Risk-taking
The D is motivated by power & authority, competition, winning, and success. NOTE: We see from the overlaid PACE & PRIORITY grid above, the D has a faster & more outspoken PACE versus the cautious & reflective PACE of the C. However, the C and the D SHARE a questioning & skeptical PRIORITY. This might help you visualize (and be open to) the similarities and differences between the C and the D and what increased awareness might be helpful for successful interactions.
Get a good understanding of inclination and proximity and how this enhances styles.
DiSC® - Interaction Between Styles: S (Steady) with C (Conscientious)
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In today’s blog, we look at someone with the primary style of S interacting with an individual whose primary style is C. As an S (Steady) style, you thrive on giving support, maintaining stability, and enjoying collaboration. To you, others with the C (Conscientious) style may appear: Analytical Reserved Precise Private Systematic The C is motivated by: opportunities to use expertise or gain knowledge, and attention to quality. Their priorities include: ensuring accuracy, maintaining stability, and challenging assumptions. The C most likely prefers working in a stable environment where they can ensure reliable outcomes. NOTE: When it comes to PACE...
DiSC - Interaction Between Styles: S (Steady) with S (Steady)
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In today’s blog, we look someone with the primary style of S interacting with an individual whose primary style is ALSO an S.
One may think, “Why write about the interaction between similar styles?” How can interacting with someone of your same style be “require instructions?” We know what WE want, however we still need communication tips for working with others. (Remember the Platinum Rule? Treat others the way THEY want to be treated). Tips that reflect the S behaviors include: caring, consideration, understanding, and gentleness.
Another aspect to consider is when one or both S’s come under pressure. This can be reflected in over accommodation, tendency to avoid change, indecisiveness. Now you have two of them? Hmmm.
DiSC Interaction Between Styles: Steady (S) with Influence (i)
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In today’s blog, we look at someone with the primary style of S interacting with an individual whose primary style is i. As an S (Steady) style, you thrive on providing support, maintaining stability, and enjoying collaboration. To you, others with the i (Influence) style may appear: Outgoing Social Optimistic High-spirited Lively Talkative The S is motivated by opportunities to provide support, maintain an orderly environment, and collaborate. They most likely prefer working in an environment where they are well-liked and can perform their job consistently. NOTE: When it comes to PACE and PRIORITY, the S has a reserved, more...