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DiSC Personality Styles and Social Media

Have you ever wondered how DiSC Personality Styles might respond to social media?

The High D – Dominant Style Asks: “WHAT”
They might be thinking . . .  WHAT'S in it for me?  Since Social Networking is about gaining “Mind-Share” and “Market-Share.” . . . and being the expert that I am, I have lots to say . . . WHAT better place than Twitter, for me establish myself as “first-est” with “most-est” and tell others about who I am and what I do . . . and in 140 characters or less.

The High i – Influencing Style Asks: “WHO”
They might be thinking. . .  WHO else is "Friending?" and "Tweeting?"  I don’t know any strangers – there are only friends I haven’t yet met - now I can connect with people all over the world. WHO else will be socializing online today - being on-line is one continuous party . . . it gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling to be invited to friend or follow someone . . . I feel accepted.

The High S – Steadiness Style Asks: “HOW”
They might be thinking . . .  HOW can I ever learn all this?   This is overwhelming . . .  HOW can I ever navigate in all this internet traffic.  I’m on Facebook and Linkedin . . . but HOW do I know I can trust all these people who send me invitations . . . HOW much can I believe what people say about themselves on their profile?

The High C – Conscientiousness Style Asks: WHY?
They might be thinking. . .  WHY would anyone ever want to do this anyway?   WHY would I want to share my information with a complete stranger.   Is it safe?    I need to be assured that my privacy will be protected.  I only want to connect with people that I know and trust . . . I need to access this further to see if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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DiSC Profile Games and Activities to Share

We recently captured some of the DiSC Trainers favorite DiSC Profile games and activities.  They're too good not to share.  Here are just a few. 

Appreciating Differences

Have participants get into primary style groups and have them discuss and presentto other groups:

• 3 things you appreciate most about you own  DiSC Behavioral Style 
• 3 things that may hinder you when interacting with other styles
• 3 ways your style is mis-understood
• 3 things you appreciate about each of the other DiSC Styles.

    Statements You Love - Statements You Hate

Have participants get into primary style groups and have them discuss and present to other groups:

• Statements You Love to Hear about your DiSC Style
• Statements You Hate to Hear about your DiSC Style 

    Animal Crackers for Break Time

Just prior to a.m. break time, distribute individual packets of Animal Crackers. They go good with coffee.

Instruct participants to find an animal from their package,  that reminds them of their DiSC style. Upon returning from break have participants explain their choice of animal, and describe how that shows up at work. 

Enjoy!   And DiSC On . . .

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Everything DiSC Pulse: What Do Employees Really Want?

The topic of "Employee Compensation" is featured in the October issue of Training Magazine.

The research behind "What do Employees Really Want" indicated that money is important, but very few people are willing to go to work if their work isn't interesting and that it provides opportunities to learn new things.  

That's good news for those of us in the training and development industry.   

People want to take on new challenges . . . they want to learn new things . . .   they want to have opportunities for advancement.

Catch the llink below for the Everything DiSC Pulse Article by Mark Scullard and Jeffrey Sugerman.

http://www.trainingmag.com/msg/content_display/publications/e3i52b98321113d441aa3e62805b21d71b1

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Team Building Activity: Do you have an "I' problem?

There's no "I" in Team!

A colleague was working with a team of people to solve a problem.   When the manager came in and asked what ideas they had, one of the people said, "I was thinking . . . I'm certain that . . . I think this will work etc."  -  as if he had been the only one working on the problem, and he had figured it out all by himself.

It can be demoralizing for an entire team when someone doesn't realize there's no "I" in team.  And, we've all heard many times that people are tuned to the station WIIFM - What's in it for ME?  

I recall writing a letter for an English class, and having he English teacher circle every "I" that was included in the page-and-a-half letter.   There were a number of red circles . . . how embarrassing.

When someone is totally absorbed with self, it can be a major distraction to a work team.   Have you ever thought of how many interpersonal conflict situations have a  direct link to EGO?   And who doesn't have an EGO in the game?  Often EGO takes over quite unconsciously, and gets in the way of effective team work.  Getting conscious really matters.  

One way to become more conscious is to  take a look at how YOUR ego works - and works against you - is to pick up Eckhart Tolle's best-seller, A New Earth:  Awakening to Your Life Purpose.   Some things might be hard to read, but the upside is you will be more conscious and aware of opportunities for interpersonal harmony when you see how letting the little "me" of EGO gets in the way of much greater purpose and a powerful and energizing "WE."

In the mean time, here's a great little five-minute team activity for dealing with your "I" problems.  It's called an "I" Down!

Have team members pair up with a partner:

They are to have a simple two way conversation,without using any personal pronouns:  (I, ME, MY, MINE, MYSELF, WE or US)  Either partner can start the conversation, (on any topic) and they cannot be silent for more than 5 seconds.   When one of the partners uses the forbidden words, they must sit down, and the remaining person looks for another partner who is still standing.  It helps to have an observer wandering around to notice when one of the partners uses personal pronouns. Continue the activity until there are only two remaining conversationalists.  Have them demonstrate the process in front of the entire group.  This activity brings lots of laughter and insight.  An award such as a Marathon Bar makes a fun addition to the activity.

Here's to greater team effectiveness!

Use DiSC and Team Dimensions for greater conscious awareness among your team members.

Janet Cortright

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DiSC Classic 2.0 OnLine Learning Program

On-Demand Learning provides just-in-time education on Inscape products – day or night!

With On-Demand Learning, you have access to a self-paced tutorial that explains the profile in detail.  In addition, it provides an overview of the report features and it highlights various application ideas.

Before you begin, we suggest that you download the course materials to help you follow along throughout the course.

View DiSC Classic On Demand Learning Program - allow PPT time to download

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or you can print the sample profiles below.

DiSC 2.0 Online Profile

DiSC Facilitator Group Report

DiSC Culture Report

DiSC Relationships - Before and After

DiSC Behavorial Styles . . .
A Before and After Perception Of Peer or Partner

You Know the Scenario . . . 

“D” Style Before Relationship	The “D” Style After Relationship
Decisive, Efficient, Competitive, Determined, Courageous	Impatient, Self-sufficient, Never slows down, Attacks, Stubborn
The “i” Style Before Relationship	The “i” Style After Relationship
Enthusiastic, Talkative, Optimistic, Outgoing, Personable, Persuasive	Excitable, Talks Too Much, Unrealistic, Disorganized, Undisciplined
The “S” Style Before Relationship	The “S” Style After Relationship
Steadfast, Stable, Systematic, Dependable, Agreeable, Listening	Resistant to Change, Overly Accommodating, Slower paced, Unwilling to change, Indecisive
The “C” Style Before Relationship	The “C” Style After Relationship
Analytical, Serious, Conscientious, Intuitive, Orderly, Industrious	Critical, Unsociable, Worries too much, Overly Sensitive, Perfectionist, Fears Criticism

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DiSC Relationship Strategies for Your Valentine

Give your Sweetheart the "Gift of Understanding."   The gift that comes from understanding differences through the use of the DiSC Profile.

• Understand that all DiSC styles have great value.
• Understand that Different = Different!  Different doesn't equal wrong.
• Understand that your partner wants to feel significant and so do you.
• Understand that to Acknowledge, Accept, & Appreciate another is help them feel significant.

                                                         

Remember a High "D" may want . . . to feel significant by getting immediate results, being in control, taking risks, and having the freedom to do what they want.

Remember a High "i" may want . . .  to feel significant for being dynamic and fun-loving, expressing thoughts and feelings to others, having freedom from control and interacting positively.

Remember a High "S" may want . . . to feel significant and secure by being in a stable relationship, receiving sincere appreciation and meeting others needs.

Remember a High "C" may want . . . to feel significant and secure by doing things "right," having opportunity for careful planning, providing a reserved atmosphere, using systematic approaches to situations or activities.

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DiSC People Skills for Playing Well with Others

It's been reported that the hottest skill to have this year are People Skills.

So who doesn't know that?  You ask!

Let's look more closely at what's involved.  It means . . .

• You can speak and write in a way that customers, clients and co-workers can understand you
• You can work through difficult issues with customers, clients and co-workers without losing your cool
• You know how to get your point across, while honoring, respecting and valuing the other's point of view

In his book "The World is Flat," Thomas Friedman speaks of the ability to "play well with others," and its importance when completing on a level playing field in a flat world in the 21st century.

"There are going to be a whole slew of new middle jobs that involve personalized, high-touch interactions with other human beings," he says "because it is precisely those personalized high-touch interactions that can never be outsourced or automated and are almost always necessary at some point in the value chain."

To be more valuable to your employer and your customers, get better at "playing well with others."

There is no better a tool for developing People Skills than The DiSC Personality Profile.  It helps you to:

• Understand yourself - know your strengths, priorities and challenges
• Understand others - recognize their style and understand their priorities
• Adapt your style to meet the needs of others - develop a plan for interaction with different styles

Become an expert at delivering DiSC by attending our Everything DiSC Trainer Certification.

And introduce the new Everything DiSC Sales Seminar to your organization. It contains an all new DiSC Sales Profile.

You'll be glad you did - and you'll learn to "play well with others."

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Recognize the "Conscientiousness" Behavioral Style

Learn to understand self and others by recognizing DiSC Styles.

CONSCIENTIOUSNESS STYLE

• Works within circumstances to ensure quality and accuracy
• Moderate Paced and Thoughtful
• Questioning, Accuracy-Focused and Analytical
       Uses calm softer speech
       Asks "WHY" Questions

EFFECTIVE TRAITS:   Attention to standards and details, analytical thinking

MOTIVATED BY:   Clearly defined performance expectations, quality and accuracy being valued

FEARS:    Criticism of their work; slipshod work

YOU WILL NOTICE:   Precision, diplomacy, analysis, skepticism, introversion

INEFFECTIVE TRAITS:  Overly critical of self & others, indecision due to desire to collect & analyze data

DiSC APPLICATIONS AND BENEFITS:   
Use DiSC for Training, Team Development, Performance Improvement, Coaching and Counseling.

• Improve communication and reduce conflict
• People understand their own behavior and learn how and when to adapt their behavior
• Promote recognition and appreciation of individual differences
• Enhance individual and team performance.

Become DiSC literate and build your DiSC credentials by attending Everything DiSC Trainer Certification.
Bring out the best in your employees while you enhance and compliment existing training programs

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Recognize the "Steadiness" Behavioral Style

Learn to understand self and others by recognizing DiSC Styles.

STEADINESS STYLE

• Achieves stability, accomplishes tasks by cooperating with others
• Moderate paced and thoughtful
  Accepting, Patient and Empathetic
  Uses calm softer speech
                  Asks "HOW" Questions

EFFECTIVE TRAITS:   Calm, patient, loyal, good listeners

MOTIVATED BY:   Infrequent change, stability, sincere appreciation, calmness

FEARS:   Loss of stability, the unknown, change, unpredictability

YOU WILL NOTICE:   Patience, team orientation, stability, a systematic approach, calmness

INEFFECTIVE TRAITS:   Overly willing to give, putting their needs last

DiSC APPLICATIONS AND BENEFITS:   
Use DiSC for Training, Development, Performance Improvement, Coaching and Counseling.

• Improve communication and reduce conflict
• People understand their own behavior and learn how and when to adapt their behavior
• Promote recognition and appreciation of individual differences
• Enhance individual and team performance.

Become DiSC literate and build your DiSC credentials by attending Everything DiSC Trainer Certification.
Bring out the best in your employees while you enhance and compliment existing training programs

View a sample DiSC Classic 2.0 online Profile.   Order yours at our EASY ORDER FORM.

As our valued customer, you are invited to access our FREE DiSC Handouts.

Questions:  Call us at 517-324-9937