Taking Flight!: Master the DISC Styles to Transform Your Career, Your Relationships... Your Life

by Merrick Rosenberg

Casualness—

Recognize that certain environments require a more professional demeanor.

Enthusiasm—

Stay focused on the task, not just the idea of the task.

Unstructured approach—

Recognize the importance of following established procedures.

Big-picture thinking—

Those with a strong Supportive style may need to tone down

Steps to Tapping the Power of Style in Teams

Educate people about the styles—

Identify the style of each team member—

Consider the team dynamic that is created by the combination of styles—

Identify group strengths and blind spots—

Create a strategy to address style imbalances within the team—

Tune into the styles of the people around you and set realistic expectations given their styles. Recognize their intentions and treat people the way they want to be treated.