DISC Styles - Improving your Performance

Are you familiar with the DISC styles? If not, there are four styles, Dominant (D), Influence (I), Steady (S), and Conscientious (C). Each style corresponds to certain behaviours that express themselves naturally in our interactions with others and help shape how we view the world.

We spontaneously create energy and vitality when displaying behaviours in our natural style. Behaviours that are not consistent with our natural wiring tend to drain us of energy, if we are exhibiting these behaviours too often we can become tired, lethargic and over-worked.

There is no one best style. Each style has advantages and disadvantages. Depending on your style, below are some of the most important things you could do to improve your performance. Making small adjustments each day to your natural behavioural style will help improve your interactions with others and build your confidence without causing too much stress. Keep reading to find out how you can improve your DISC style.

D Styles - Remember To:	I Styles - Remember To:
Slow down and be more patient with others	Talk less and listen to others opinions for longer periods of time
Listen more to others	Try not to rely solely on emotions when reacting to others and making decisions
Be more aware of how you impact others and how they view you	Do not over commit yourself
Be careful to not over-react	Focus more on details
	Follow-up with employees, clients and prospects

S Styles - Remember To:	C Styles - Remember To:
Be more assertive and aggressive	Talk more
Speak out and make your throughts known	Make more prompt decisions and take action faster
Think less before acting	Do not be afraid to make mistakes
Keep your emotions under control	Do not focus so much on the details that you loose the big picture
Do not be afraid of change and new things	Accept that some things can be ambiguous and not have precise meanings