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Stand Tall & Own It - Irreversible Recognition
Something shifted. You can feel it. You just can't name it yet.
Stand Tall & Own It is for women in the second half of life who are high-functioning on the outside and quietly disoriented on the inside. You built your life inside systems you trusted completely — until something revealed those systems weren't what you thought.
Host Andrea Johnson doesn't offer formulas. She offers honest thinking, sharp observation, and the kind of conversation that makes you pull over and sit in your driveway.
This is where the real work starts.
Stand Tall & Own It - Irreversible Recognition
10. DISC - What I Love (The Basics)
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In today’s episode I finally get to share what I love about DISC, why I use it, and how it can help you learn about yourself and better relate to others! We’ll take a quick look at the strengths of each style and point out some tips on how to improve your communication abilities
Intentional Optimism - The Tenets
- Optimistic - hopeful, positive, proactive
- Present - having a sense of wonder, generous, kind/open
- Courageous - lead, adventure, resilient
- Energetic - industrious, energetic and life-focused
- Wise - understanding, words, respect
- Intentional - sense of purpose, plan, grow
What is DISC?
- 2 Main Categories
- Reserved or Outgoing
- People Oriented or Task Oriented
- What shapes your personality?
- Heredity / Genetics - patterns you are born with
- Environment / Life Experiences
- Role Models / People who teach us what is valuable
Main Types and their details:
D = Dominant - Direct, great leaders, move the project.
Motivated by: Results
Fear: Being taken advantage of
I = Influencing - very social and fun - persuaders, friendly, talkers Social, fun, spontaneous, in the spotlight, talkative, expressive, friendly
Motivated by: Recognition
Fear: Rejection and loss of approval
S = Steady - get things done, keep things friendly, loyal Team oriented, friendly, loyal, relied on to follow through, great listeners
Motivated by: Relationships
Fear: Loss of security or confrontation
C = Compliant - accurate, organized, on time, analytical planners On time, organized, analytical, planners, accurate, self sacrificing
Motivated by: Reason
Fear: Criticism, getting it wrong
- How to communicate
- D = Be brief, direct and to the point. Ask WHAT, not HOW; focus on results; offer solutions
- I = Don’t ignore their ideas - Recognize their efforts. Allow time for socializing; Follow up in writing; Short meetings are more productive.
- S = Smile - cultivate a friendly atmosphere. Don't be aggressive; Define roles of team members; Find a common interest.
- C = Give them the details. Offer validated facts; Be precise; Be patient - answer all the questions and follow up.
Now what?
- Identify one thing you learned today - what will you do with it?
- Learn about the behavior plans AND implement and use them to connect with others
- Grab your FREE “Ultimate DISC communication Cheat Sheet”
- Get a DISC Assessment from me with 10% discount - enter "PODCAST" at check out
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Prov. 31:10-31
- “Ultimate DISC communication Cheat Sheet”
- DISC Assessment 10% discount - enter "PODCAST" at check out
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