Episode 5: Unlocking Communication: An Overview of the DISC Model

Episode 5

Unlocking Communication: An Overview of the DISC Model

Episode Summary

Explore the DISC model and its four core styles—Dominant, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness. Discover how understanding these styles can enhance communication and improve your interactions both personally and professionally. Practical tips for recognizing and adapting to different DISC styles will also be provided to help foster better relationships and effective teamwork.

Key Points:

• Understanding DISC Styles: Learn about the four DISC styles—Dominant, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness—and how each style influences communication and behavior.

• Improving Interactions: Discover practical strategies for recognizing and adapting to different DISC styles to enhance personal and professional relationships.

• Real-Life Applications: See how applying DISC insights can lead to more effective teamwork and conflict resolution by understanding and aligning with others’ communication preferences.

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

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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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