Episode 59: Leading Through Change: The DISC Approach

Episode 59

Leading Through Change: The DISC Approach

Episode Summary

DISC gives you a roadmap for understanding what people need during change. Active styles (D and I) are comfortable with risk and quick pivots, while Reserved styles (S and C) need more planning and time. Learn what each style needs from you as a leader, how to work with colleagues of each style, and how to adapt if you are that style.

Key Points:

• Active vs Reserved styles respond differently to change - D and I styles are comfortable with risk and figuring things out as they go, while S and C styles need plans, time, and thorough understanding before moving forward.

• Each DISC style has specific needs during change - D styles need autonomy and bottom-line info, I styles need involvement and relationship reassurance, S styles need detailed plans and patience, and C styles need data and quality standards.

• Tailor your approach based on the relationship - What you provide as a leader differs from how you support a colleague, and recognizing your own style helps you avoid leading with your biases.

Resources

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

  • 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)

  • Stop Guessing, Start Building: Using DISC Insights to Cultivate a High-Performing Team

• Free Leadership Toolbox

• Learn about DISC and do a DISC assessment (and debrief)

Related Episodes

• 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

• Under Pressure: Navigating DISC Styles in Stressful Situations

• Best Day, Worst Day: Using DISC to Understand and Manage Motivation

• Unlocking Your DISC Report: Turning Insights into Action

• Speak Their Language: Using DISC to Communicate with Anyone

• From Clash to Connection: Using DISC to Navigate Conflict with Confidence

• Stronger Teams Start with Better Communication: How DISC Helps

• From Friction to Flow: Using DISC to Build Stronger Teams

• Lead without Hovering: Using DISC to Manage without Micromanaging

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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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