How the high “D” works with . . .
High D:
During stressful times and conflict the High “D” might:
- If there is mutual respect, see another High D as driving, visionary, aggressive, assertive, competitive, & optimistic
- If mutual respect does not exist, see another High D as argumentative, dictatorial, arrogant, domineering, nervous, and hasty
To Have An Effective Relationship:
- Mutual respect must exist to avoid conflict. Both people must understand one anotherʼs realm and boundaries of authority
High I:
During stressful times and conflict the High “D” might:
- View the High “I” as egocentric, superficial, overly optimistic, glib, too self-assured, and inattentive
- Dislike being “sold” by the High “I”
- Become upset by High “I”s noncommittal generalizations
To Have An Effective Relationship:
- Avoid pushing; recognize with sincerity the High “S”s good work; be friendly, more easy-going, and steady-paced
High S:
During stressful times and conflict the High “D” might:
- View the High “S” as impassive, nonchalant, apathetic, accepting, possessive, complacent & non-demonstrative
- Be Confrontational & direct approach may overwhelm the High “S”
- View the High “S” as slow-moving
- The quick pace of action and thinking may cause a passive-aggressive response from the High “S”
To Have An Effective Relationship:
- Mutual respect must exist to avoid conflict. Both people must understand one anotherʼs realm and boundaries of authority
High C:
During stressful times and conflict the High “D” might
- View the High “C” as overly dependent, evasive, defensive, too focused on details, and too cautious and worrisome
- Think that the High “C” over analyzes and gets bogged down in details
To Have An Effective Relationship:
- Avoid pushing; recognize with sincerity the High “C”s good work; be friendly, more easy-going, and steady-paced
If you have not previously taken the DISC assessment or do not know your DiSC Personality Profile, you can take the assessment online at https://peoplekeys.com/
MICHELE BURCH REID, MS FOUNDER OF LCI
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