Episode 15

Speak Their Language: Using DISC to Communicate with Impact

Episode Summary

Effective communication requires adapting your approach to each DISC style. Avoid overwhelming Ds with details, skipping rapport with Is, rushing decisions with Ss, or being imprecise with Cs. By understanding these pitfalls, you can foster better connections and achieve more successful outcomes.

Key Points:

• Adapt to the Listener: Tailor your communication to match the preferences of each DISC style for more effective interactions.

• Avoid Common Pitfalls: Ds dislike excessive details, Is need personal connection, Ss value stability and trust, and Cs require precision and thoroughness.

• Focus on Connection: Understanding and adjusting your approach builds stronger relationships and ensures successful communication.

Resources

• Blog Posts (see DISC page for full list of DISC blog posts):

  • Go Hard or Go Home

  • DISC Overview

  • Dominant, Direct, Decisive (D Style Overview)

  • Influential, Interesting, Inspiring (I Style Overview)

  • Strong, Stable, Supportive (S Style Overview)

  • Calm, Controlled, Conscientious (C Style Overview)

• DISC Page

• DISCover Connections (a training program)

• Videos

  • An Overview of DISC

  • DISC Styles Under Pressure

  • Strengths of each DISC Style

  • Leadership Blind Spots (from a DISC perspective)

  • Using DISC to set Goals

  • Team Building Doesn’t Need to be Painful

• Resource Page

• Free Leadership Toolbox

Related Episode

• Unlocking Communication: An Overview of the DISC Model

• Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: Using DISC to Strengthen Your Leadership Approach

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About Jacquie:

Jacquie is the founder of Leadership and Life by Kayric Inc, where she blends the best of teaching, leadership, and the occasional The West Wing reference to help non-profits and small business build strong leaders and healthy teams. Utilizing DISC and The Five Behaviours of a Cohesive team, combined with teaching knowledge and experience, Jacquie strives to empower leaders with the skills no one taught them and to create teams who want to work together.

Formerly a junior high teacher (who loves teenagers), Jacquie brings a decade of classroom wisdom, ten years corporate training experience, a growth mindset, and a sprinkle of mild rebellion to her dynamic approach.

In her free time, Jacquie channels her passion for community improvement by volunteering with school councils, serving on non-profit boards, and generally finding ways to make her corner of the world a better place. You can also find her on the side of a soccer pitch, at Remedy Café or in her scrapbook room.

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