Episode 83: Wired for Friction: Why Your Opposite DISC Style Gets Under Your Skin

Episode 83

Wired for Friction: Why Your Opposite DISC Style Gets Under Your Skin

Episode Summary

Your opposite DISC style shares nothing with you — not pace, not focus, not instincts — and that's exactly why they get under your skin. The clash between D and S, and between I and C, follows a pattern — and your blind spots are usually right in the middle of it. Knowing that changes how you lead.

Key Points:

• Opposite DISC styles share no common ground, which is why they generate the most friction.

• The qualities that frustrate you most about your opposite style are usually your own blind spots.

• Adapting to different styles is a skill — and it starts with knowing your own style well enough to recognize when it's working against you.

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)

• Free Leadership Toolbox

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

Related Episodes

• Unlocking Communication: An Overview of the DISC Model

• Speak Their Language: Using DISC to Communicate with Impact

• Under Pressure: Navigating DISC Styles in Stressful Situations

• Speak Their Language: Using DISC to Communicate with Anyone

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

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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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