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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