Episode 66: From Meh to Meaningful: My DISC Story

Episode 66

From Meh to Meaningful: My DISC Story

Episode Summary

DISC assessments often get filed away and forgotten, but understanding your natural behavioral style can transform how you show up in the world. Discover how one board meeting shifted from conflict to collaboration, why a networking event almost sent me running for the door, and what it means to truly "think in DISC." Learn why this isn't about what you can or can't do—it's about managing your energy and seeing others with grace.

Key Points:

• Natural vs. Not Natural: DISC isn't about what you can or can't do—it's about what takes energy and what doesn't, helping you manage yourself more effectively.

• Real-World Impact: Understanding behavioral styles transformed a conflict-ridden board into a collaborative team in just one weekend.

• Self-Awareness as a Tool: Knowing your profile helps you prepare for draining situations, recognize when you're "off," and give yourself (and others) grace.

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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