Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Are you a results-oriented, bottom-line kind of person?

If so, you may be a strong D kind of person

 
The DiSC Model


D represents Dominance
The more pronounced your D is in your profile, the more aggressively you tend to respond to problems and challenges
Major characteristics of the strong D include:

Direct
Inquisitive
Bold

Persistent

Forceful

Challenge-oriented

Domineering

Quick

Daring

Innovative

Aggressive

Impatient

Goal-oriented

Authoritative

Blunt

Responsible

Decisive

Problem-solver

Strong-willed

Power

Adventuresome


The strong D’s needs-driven behaviors are results and achievement(remember those below-the water-line influences?)

Is this sounding like you? Read on...
As a strong D these are your likely tendencies...
·      You have a high ego-strength, strong self-confidence
Strong force of character and belief in yourself
Know who you are, what you’re about and where you’re going
Aggressive, often with assertive body language (take someone by the arm and walk with them while you talk)
·    You are results oriented
Like direct answers
Like freedom from rules
Are a risk-taker
Desire change – often make it happen just to enjoy whatever is new!
 ·   You are competitive
Want to win
Thrive on challenge and problems to be solved
·    You tend to be impatient
Bottom liner, you may not be a good listener
Take action immediately
Do everything quickly
Are you a D? Keep in mind that you may be different at home than you are in a business setting - I've seen that many times.
Also keep in mind: your predominant behavior tendencies can change based on a situation. For instance...

My D became much higher as a branch manager because of my responsibility for business results and as an entrepreneur, it's very high. Still responsible for business results!
Would you agree that these are famous D's?
George Bush - post 9/11
Frank Sinatra
Martha Stewart
Michael Jordan
Charles Barkley
Katie Couric
Martin (Dad on Frazier)
Ricky Ricardo on (I Love Lucy)
James Bond
Madonna
Colin Powell
Judge Judy
Rush Limbaugh
Clint Eastwood as Dirty Harry
Doris Roberts (Mom on Everybody Loves Raymond)
Question: What famous people can you identify as strong “D”?
Do you have strong D's in your life?

My Very Important Note: Discovering your behavioral style is intended to help you understand more about your impact on and relationships with others and how you can use that information to improve or create strong and effective relationships – in your personal or professional world.

Understanding the styles of DiSC® is NOT an opportunity to stereotype and refer to someone as a “D” (or i, S or C). We all have some of each style within our range of behaviors so it’s unfair and possibility offensive to call someone by their primary style indicator. And remember that DiSC® is focusing on a particular role in your life – circumstances and situations may cause a change in that role and a change in behaviors. So can styles change? YES! No stereotyping or labeling allowed.

Resources:
The Universal Language Ô DISC, A Reference Manual, 1993, Target Training International, Ltd.
DiSC® Classic 2.0 Online Profile, Inscape Publishing, Minneapolis, MN
ProStar Coach, Performance Support Systems, Inc. Newport News, VA

My Real-World Experience – all over the place!
DiSC Research Reports


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