Episode 17: Under Pressure: Navigating DISC Styles in Stressful Situations

Episode 17

Under Pressure: Navigating DISC Styles in Stressful Situations

Episode Summary

Under pressure, we often revert to our natural DISC style, which can unintentionally create challenges in communication and teamwork. By understanding how each style reacts under stress—both in ourselves and others—we can improve relationships, build empathy, and foster more effective collaboration. Awareness is the first step toward adapting our behavior and strengthening connections in any environment.

Key Points:

• Recognize Stress Reactions: Each DISC style responds differently under pressure, and understanding these tendencies helps us navigate challenging situations more effectively.

• Adapt for Better Communication: Awareness of our own style and how it might be perceived allows us to adjust our approach, fostering stronger relationships and collaboration.

• Leverage DISC for Growth: Using DISC as a common language enhances empathy, teamwork, and productivity in both personal and professional environments.

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

• Speak Their Language: Using DISC to Communicate with Impact

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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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