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Solving My People Puzzle Assignment
Tiara Johnson
Liberty University PACO 500: Introduction to Pastoral Counseling
Dr. Shaw
10/9/2022
Guiding Purpose Statement (GPS)
What Guiding Purpose Statement will govern your relationship with God in the midst of every relational context?
“Seeking to be an imitator of Christ, I am committed to become a hospitable messenger.” Being a messenger of God’s promises and teachings on Earth will assist me in being more like Christ. Being an imitator means I am committed to copy the behavior and actions of Christ. Christ invites us to be captivated in his message that we give ourselves to the world as messengers of God’s grace and mercy. The Holy Spirit has given us joy, hope and peace which we must govern our lives according too. An imitator of Christ knows Christ, who he is, what his word says. DISC personality style
Can you describe “Who I am”? In providing an answer for Question 2, review the results from your Professional/Leadership DISC Profile. Use the feedback from the Professional/Leadership DISC assessment and the following bullets to describe your current relational style. Respond to this question in a source-
supported, thoughtful fashion. Describe your DISC through the lens of “this is me” and “this is expected of me” as shown below. Use source citations and provide insight into your DISC style. a. This is Me! (Graph 2) –
b. This is Expected of Me (Graph 1) –
and analyze how you would practice relational alignment in different relational contexts. Question 3 addresses relational alignment with each of the primary DISC types (i.e., D, I, S, C). In light of your DISC style, can you point out how you would shift your style (i.e., build common ground; 1 Cor. 9) in order to align with each of the four primary styles? In Question 3, you should discuss how you would practice relational alignment (i.e., building rapport and creating a meaningful connection) with each of the primary DISC types (D, I, S, or C). Thoughtfully integrate insights (i.e., source citations) from the required sources as you discuss how to shift your style with each of the primary DISC patterns. For example, if you are primarily a D/C, how you would practice relational alignment with a D type? Explain how you would shift your “D/C-ness” to align with someone who has a predominate D style. Do that for each of the four primary DISC styles. Respond to the following bullets to point out how you would shift your style to align with a D, I, S, and C. [Your Style] aligned with a D
[Your Style] aligned with an I
[Your Style] aligned with a S
[Your Style] aligned with a C
Alignment should:
Provide meaningful insights into alignment with each of the primary DISC types. Your paper should include the headings listed above. Include pertinent citations from the paper’s 7 required sources! Use language that describes your behavioral patterns (e.g., strengths, shortcomings, blind spots, etc.) and provide information on how to manage them in each DISC context.
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In Question 4, you will consider how to build rapport and practice DISC-specific relational alignment with your predetermined care-seeker. Point out how will you communicate and connect with a predetermined care-seeker from the case study?
In Question 4, you will describe the process of building rapport and practicing DISC-specific relational alignment with your predetermined care-seeker. Your answer will inform a practice people-helping relationship. See steps below. Choose a care-seeker from the case study (i.e., Bruce, Josh, Brody, Melissa, or Justin).
After reviewing the case study, make an informed guess and briefly describe the care-
seeker’s DISC relational style (see Carbonell for explanation of the DISC types).
Use DISC-specific language to describe at least 1 interpersonal communication technique that will overcome one of your communication traps and increase your ability to listen with empathy, genuineness, and graciousness. Provide at least 2 helpful insights from course sources and 1 related Scripture.
Point out how you will shift your DISC style to align with your care-seeker’s DISC style.
Finally, Question 5 should contain insights from your Mentor’s 360° Interview Worksheet Template and information on how you would practice relational alignment with your mentor. For information on each section, please see the Solving My People Puzzle Questions below.
In Question 5, you will discuss insights from your mentor and describe how you would practice relational alignment in a practice mentoring relationship. Your answer to Question 5 should include DISC-specific information and insights from the mentor’s 360° Interview Worksheet. See steps below. Solicit someone to be your practice mentor and ask him/her to complete the following assessments. o Mentor’s 360° Interview Worksheet Template (Review the Solving My People Puzzle Instructions and Grading Rubric)
o A free abridged DISC personality test. Ask mentor to copy/paste the link provided into the web browser: https://discpersonalitytesting.com/discassess/work-
free/free-start.php. You need your mentor’s DISC results for your discussion of relational alignment in Question 5. Use source support, insights from your Mentor’s 360° Interview Worksheet Template, and mentor’s DISC style to point out how you will shift your DISC style to align with mentor’s style. Provide source citations and insights into how you would build rapport and shift your style to align with your mentor. This section should include insights from the Mentor’s 360° Interview Worksheet Template and from the DISC assessment.
What is it like to be on the other side of me? (e.g., as a 360° participant, describe what it is like to be the student’s close friend; reflect on his/her strengths and shortcomings.)
(Mimi) I feel like Tiara is love and kindness. The biggest strength is your heart youre there when
it is not comfortable or inconvenient. Appreciate your encouragement nd being direct even when I donn’t want to hear. How much you care about people could be a shortcomings. You can learn to set boundaries and put your foot down. Take a step back and allow people to pour into you. You like control but have boundaries set aand not burning yourself out. Youre a great and supportive friend.
2) Describe how the student typically interacts with other people? (Consider a recent example.) Friendly always smiling, welcoming heart is always open. Makes people more receptive to getting to know you. You show love with people you know or don’t know. You give everyone the benefit of a doubt whether you would hang around them or not. Example: When you met Iyabo you didn’t know her well but were open to taking a trip with women you never met before.
You were open enough to get to know them because of the type of person you are. 3) Have you ever been in a situation where you observed how this student struggled and/or succeeded with a new role or task? (Describe this situation and his/her behavior.) Letting go of control there are certain areas of your life you can’t foreseen happening. For example before marriage and kids. You had an idea of what your life would look liked. You weren’t seeing what you wanted to see at the time and it made you anxious and you were at a point of walking away. Relinquishing control in situations you may not understand in the moment. 4) In light of your current observation, can you identify particular behavioral characteristics that need to stop, continue, and/or be adopted?
Stop: Take a step back and learning to be present; learning how to say no. you don’t have to be there for everybody continue: continue to be loving and kind adopt having boundaries
In order to answer this question, please review 4 pictures with descriptions. Access the following article, and feel free to use a picture(s) that best helps you respond to this question:
Ebrown. (2009, November 17). Personality Types: Lion, Otter, Golden Retriever, and Beaver. Retrieved December 18, 2020, from https://weirdblog.wordpress.com/2007/02/22/personality-types-lion-beaver-otter-and-
golden-retriever/
Lions are the take charge people, the natural leaders. Assertive, goal-driven.
Gold Retrievers are the feelers of the group. They tend to think and feel deeply.
Mixture of both. You understands people emotions and are able to push them in a loving but assertive way.
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“So What? of it All!” This is a recap which concludes with a clear description of the main takeaways from the assignment.
Include an appendix with screenshots of DISC Graph 1 & 2 (this is me/this is expected of me).
7 required sources that need to be cited in your paper. At least these 7 sources must be cited in current APA or Turabian format
Professional/Leadership Uniquely You DISC Profile
How to Solve the People Puzzle (2008)
DISC Personality Testing (Copy and paste the link into your browser: https://discpersonalitytesting.com/.)
Masterpiece (2017)
Why Don’t We Listen Better? (2015)
Mentor’s 360 Interview Worksheet Template
Case Study – Crossroads: A Story of Forgiveness
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Introduction of the 4 DISC Personality Types of Behavior
The terms "personality" and "temperament" are synonymous to most people. When we use these terms, we are referring to the predictable patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. There are many theories about personality types. The DISC Model is simple to understand, easy to remember, and practical to apply.
Understanding our active or passive roles (extroverts and introverts) helps us identify our specific temperament styles. By combining these two different categories of influences, along with our task and people-orientations, we end up with four specific types.
Everyone has a predictable pattern of behavior because of his or her specific personality. There are four basic personality types. These types, also known as temperaments, blend together to determine your unique personality. To help you understand why you often feel, think, and act the
way you do, review this entire report.
Our personalities should never become an excuse for poor behavior. The attitude of many is: "That's just the way I am. Love me or leave me. You knew I was like that when you married me," but we should not blame our often poor reactions on our personalities.
Each temperament style represents a specific behavior pattern. How we use or abuse our personalities determines our effectiveness with others. Once we understand the four quadrant model of behavior styles, we can begin to identify our individual profile. To simplify the four types of temperaments, we will use William Marston's DISC titles. The following are the four quadrants of the DISC model:
"D" - active / task-oriented
"I" - active / people-oriented
"S" - passive / people-oriented
"C" - passive / task-oriented
Once you burn these four quadrants in your mind you can begin to easily identify the different personality types. It will also help you become more effective in your work and home. Each personality has its strengths and weaknesses. Conflict or harmony in relationships and job performance are the result of how we use or abuse our personalities in response to life's situations.
Keep in mind that 85% of people tend to be composites of DISC; therefore, most people will be blends and combinations of the evident characteristics in the four personalities. There are numerous variations of this model. Speakers, writers, and trainers have added their own titles to make the model more simpler or personal, but this four vector explanation of basic human behavior has become very popular. The DISC personality profile (paper instrument) was originally designed by Dr. John Geier and has been validated by the Kaplan Report and Winchester Report. The DISC profile and Model of Human Behavior stands out as one of the most reliable and practical available today.
You have a predictable pattern of behavior because you have a specific personality. There are four basic personality types. These types, also known as temperaments, blend together to determine your unique personality. To help you understand why you often feel, think and act the way you do, review the "Interpretation" page after the Graph 1 and 2 personalized pages in this report. Study the "Pie of DISC Human Behavior" (four quadrant) graphic and page that summarizes the Four Temperament Model of Human Behavior, plus review this entire report for maximum learning.
Interpretation
You have a predictable pattern of behavior because you have a specific personality. There are four basic personality types. These types, also known as temperaments, blend together to determine your unique personality. They help you understand why you often feel, think, and act the way you do. The following graph summarizes the Four Temperament Model of Human Behavior.
Active/Task-oriented "D"
Dominating, Directing, Demanding, Determined, Decisive, Doing
Active/People-oriented "I"
Inspiring, Influencing, Inducing, Impressing, Interactive, Interested in people
Passive/People-oriented "S"
Steady, Stable, Shy, Security-oriented, Servant, Submissive, Specialist
Passive/Task-oriented "C"
Cautious, Competent, Calculating, Compliant, Careful, Contemplative.
"D" Type Behavior
Basic Motivation:
Challenge & Control
Desires:
Freedom from Control - Authority - Varied Activities - Difficult Assignments - Opportunities for Advancement - Choices rather than ultimatums
Respond Best To Leader Who: Provides direct answers Sticks to task - Gets to the point - Provides pressure - Allows freedom for personal accomplishments
Needs to Learn:
You need people - Relaxation is not a crime - Some controls are needed - Everyone has a boss - Self-control is most important - To focus on finishing well is important - Sensitivity to people's feelings is wise
"I" Type Behavior
Basic Motivation:
Recognition & Approval
Desires:
Prestige - Friendly relationships - Freedom from details - Opportunities to help others - Opportunities to motivate others - Chance to verbalize ideas
Respond Best To Leader Who: Is fair and is also a friend Provides social involvement - Provides recognition of abilities - Offers rewards for risk-taking
Needs to Learn:
Time must be managed - Deadlines are important - Too much optimism can be dangerous - Being responsible is more important than being popular - Listening better will improve one's influence
"S" Type Behavior
Basic Motivation:
Stability & Support
Desires:
Area of Specialization - Identification with a group Established work patterns - Security
of situation - Consistent and familiar environment(s)
Responds Best To Leader Who:
Is relaxed and friendly - Allows time to adjust to changes - Allows to work at own pace - Gives personal support
Needs to Learn:
Change provides opportunity - Friendship isn't everything - Discipline is good -
Boldness and taking risks is sometimes necessary
"C" Type Behavior
Basic Motivation:
Quality & Correctness
Desires:
Clearly defined tasks - Details - Limited risks - Tasks that require precision and planning - Time to think
Responds Best To Leader Who:
Provides reassurance Spells out detailed operating procedures - Provides resources to do task correctly - Listens to suggestions
Needs to Learn:
Total support is not always possible - Thorough explanation is not everything - Deadlines must be met - More optimism will lead to greater success
Behavioral Blends
These are the Behavioral Blends that are specific to you. Read through the report to see other personalized information. At the bottom of each page is a link to pages with general information.
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This is expected of me: INSPIRATIONAL INFLUENCERS (I)
This is me: ABOVE MID-LINE (Above)
Preface: This section is designed to describe specific personality types from a public perspective - when individuals are either in their work environments or in settings away from their homes or comfort zones. People tend to have different motivations in public - at work or away from where they live than they have in private - at home or in familiar environments.
Review the following insights with a specific person in mind, or find the type that describes your
specific Graph 1 personality type.
Your Personality Type on Graph 1: "This is expected of me!"
Description
As an "I", you are more influencing, inspiring, interacting, interested in people, inducing, and impressing. You like to stand out and be popular. Your personality is often described as the best type, but can also be the most prideful and egotistical. You love to talk and affect people with your multitude of words and stories.
How Others See You
People see you as one of the most friendly and outgoing types. They like to be around you and recognize your outstanding popularity. As an "I" type, people notice you in a crowd. You seem to often be in the middle of a bunch of people, sharing something interesting or funny. You are known as an influencer and people-person. You have great charisma and charm.
Your Feelings and Thinking
You wear your feelings on your sleeve. Your body language is more transparent than others. People seem to easily read your feelings. You can be very dramatic. You often use your emotions to influence others. Drama and acting come easily. You can be higher than a kite or lower than a skunk. You tend to be more positive than most people. Your optimism often overrides any negative feelings. You are more "happy-go-lucky" than others. Your outgoing
personality overshadows your simplistic thinking, but you are sometimes seen as shallow. People
like the way you show your feelings and share what you think.
Vision and Passion
You seek to impress and inspire people. Your ability to make an impact on others makes you stand out in a crowd. Your vision is sometimes blurred by your desire to influence others and be well liked. You desire to move people forward, but you often want to be in front and encouraging them. People see you as a leader, but they may wonder if you are self-centered. You
seem to be very sincere, but people can confuse your motives with your need for recognition. You can be very passionate about whatever you do, but you may be more concerned about what people think about you. Your dreams sometimes seem to overshadow the group's needs as opposed to your personal ego.
Leadership Style
As an "I" leader, you make great impressions on others. People recognize your natural leadership
ability. You have a sweet tongue with words like honey. Your communication skills are better than other personality types. You tend to speak out using more pleasant and complimentary words. You don't tend to be hard and strong with others. You would rather impress others to follow than force them to follow. Be more aware and sensitive to others' feelings, as you know how to work well with people. You tend to be an inspiring and influential type of leader.
Follower Style
As an "I" type, you are an encouraging and enthusiastic follower. Leaders love for you to be on their teams because of your attitude and energetic behavior. You sometimes come across as someone who desires more attention than others. People are often jealous of you. You compete for attention and stand out more than others. You need to guard against talking too much or wanting to stand out above others. Being quiet, still, and humble do not come easy. You are a great follower as long as you remember that you have a leader who should stand out more than you.
Responds Best To
You respond best to those who recognize your talents and abilities. You prefer to work with and relate best to those who feed off of your enthusiasm. You need people who allow you to shine and share how you feel. You don't like to be suppressed or still. Emotionally, you seem to be more transparent than others. You desire those who recognize your talents. You prefer non-
structured settings with flexible guidelines. Your creativity and spontaneity cause you to stand out in the crowd.
Conflict Management
You avoid conflict by talking your way out of bad situations. You are very convincing and persuasive. You have a verbal advantage and the ability to communicate better than most people.
Conflict and division are very disappointing to you. Preferring to make peace rather than war, you may compromise a lot. You don't like forcing people to make decisions. You can be wishy-
washy and unclear about where you stand. You are a very good negotiator. However, you are prone to making the most popular or easiest choice, rather than the right choice. You need to be firmer when you go against the crowd. Don't worry about your popularity. Trying to make everyone your friend can backfire. Doing the correct thing is more important than trying to please everyone. If anyone can come close to pleasing everybody, your personality type will. Nevertheless, pleasing all of the people all the time is impossible. When it comes to improving their people skills, other personality types should learn from "I" types. Keep in mind that the middle letter in the word "pride" is "I".
Strengths and Uniquenesses
Your ability to influence others is your greatest strength and worst weakness. Always remember that the overuse of a good thing can become your worst trait. Your uniqueness can be your weakness when you exaggerate your strengths. Being too funny or talking too much can turn your positive traits into negative ones. Your interest in people and desire to impress them make you more popular than most. Your uniqueness (weakness) is when you go overboard in order to be liked. People can get tired of your enthusiastic and hyper personality as they get closer to you.
Overuses and Abuses
Having to look good and stand out are often your pitfalls. You can spend too much time worrying about your appearance and what others think about you. You laugh loud and cry louder. You can be too dramatic. You tend to be a screamer when you get into arguments with those closest to you. To make your point, you get intense and more emotional. You often don't think before reacting. You need to guard your emotions.
Guard Against & Warnings
Constantly interrupting others or having a better story to tell can become very annoying to everyone. Your need for popularity is often judged as self-seeking and prideful. Your ability to impress people should be guarded by your awareness of how others will judge your sincerity. Control how much you talk about yourself. Ask people about themselves and how they are doing. Be careful that what others say doesn't trigger your thoughts and cause you to interrupt with another story. Your personality type seems to suffer from "one-upmanship".
Relating Style
You tend to relate well to most people. On the other hand, "D" types tend to become impatient with your talkativeness. You relate best with "S" types because they listen well and don't compete with your talking time. "C" types get frustrated with your seemingly illogical thoughts and lack of preparation. Your other "I" type friends enjoy your company, but you both sometimes don't hear what the other is saying and just wait for a pause to interrupt and share your thoughts.
Conclusion
Most everyone likes you, but you will relate and work better with others if you revolve your time
with them around their motivations. "D" types want you to get to the point. Learn to summarize
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your thoughts. Instead of ten reasons why "D" types should do something, give them your best three reasons. "I" types will compete with you for attention and speaking time. Let your "I" type friends talk more than you. "S" types enjoy your liveliness and friendliness, but may get tired of your constant on-the-go behavior. Compliment them and let them look better than you. "C"s will want to organize your life and make you more systematic. Give your "C" friends logical and clear reasons for your conclusions. When dealing with all personality types, don't rest on your laurels. In other words, don't believe all the great things people say about you. Notice what they DON'T say about you. For example, notice the lack of statements like, "you're so organized", or "you're so humble and quiet", or "you're so serious and focused!" Work on improving the best qualities of the other personality types and don't think too highly of yourself.
DISCLAIMER: These insights are broad descriptions of your specific personality type. They are NOT intended to be 100% accurate. This is simply a brief overview.
Having completed your Uniquely You Personality Questionnaire, be sure to view these descriptions from a Graph 1: "This is expected of me" perspective. If both graphs are the same, your understanding of them will be easier. If both graphs are different, keep the appropriate perspective in mind and interpret the descriptions accordingly.
People seem to respond and behave from different perspectives and drives. This profile is purely subjective, based on the DISC Model of Human Behavior Science, and applies to your more guarded, masked, or controlled behavior, especially in public. Review the insights with your specific personality type in mind, but do not conclude that you are always characterized by these descriptions.
This is simply how you tend to behave when you think others are watching, and you want to make good impressions. Your interpretation of this information should take into account your environment, maturity, spirituality, and experiences.
This is NOT a psychological evaluation and is not intended to be used as a definitive example of your behavior.
Preface: This section is designed to describe specific personality types from a private perspective
- when individuals are either in their home environments or in settings among friends and relatives. People tend to have different motivations in public - at home or away from work than they have in public - at work or among casual friends or strangers.
Review the following insights with a specific person in mind, or find the type that describes your
specific Graph 2 personality type.
Your Personality Type on Graph 2: "This is me!"
Description
As an "Above the Midline" personality type, you are an overachiever. You want to operate as all four types. In other words, you have all four letters (D, I, S, and C) above the midline on your Graph 2. This indicates that you are motivated to act as each type. You don't necessarily need to be more of one type or the other, but do desire to strive to be the best you can be as each one.
How Others See You
You seem to act highly motivated. You are driven to be all things to all people. This sometimes causes more stress than others may experience. It may also be the reason why you tend to me more focused than others.
Your Feelings and Thinking
You have strong feelings in all four types. You also tend to think as each type in different situations. This can be a little frustrating because people seem to relate to you on different levels.
Your flexibility may also cause you and others undo pressure at times.
Vision and Passion
Your passion is to do everything well, whether it is taking charge, speaking to a group, submitting to authority or researching information. You want to exhibit all of the personality traits in a positive way, but may be trying excessively. You are passionate about achieving excellence in your life. This might be impossible at times. Your vision is often clouded by your strong motivations to respond in the best way possible.
Leadership Style
Your leadership style is more intense than most other types. You have the unique style that often appeals to every personality type because of your identification with all of them. You can direct, inspire, support, and calculate whenever necessary. You sometimes overdo it, but people seem to
want to follow your leadership.
Follower Style
You are a good follower as long as you don't let stress affect you. You can be impatient with those who are incompetent. At the same time, you can be too laid back when everyone is easygoing. Your greatest challenge is not letting your drives confuse your feelings by trying too much to be whatever type you think you ought to be.
Responds Best To
You respond best to people who need you to be all things to all people, but on a higher level. In other words, you affect others who look to you for direction, as well as those who also understand when you change in midstream or show great intensity. People tend to see you more committed than others, but recognize your type is more varied and flexible than others.
Conflict Management
You sometimes don't handle conflict well because you struggle with pressure. You also deal with
stress a little differently than others, as you can shift from being one type to another type. You adapt well to others, but often confuse people. You can add to others' anxieties because of your intensity. You can also prevent or stop conflicts because of your ability to deal with difficult situations and adapt to people's feelings.
Strengths and Uniquenesses
Your strength is your determination to succeed, win, influence the crowd, submit to others, and comply with the rules. Few people have all four motivations in one personality type. At times, this creates a lot of inner turmoil. Your uniqueness, or what others may call your weakness, is how you handle stress.
Overuses and Abuses
You sometimes allow your emotions to overwhelm you. You can try too hard to be all of the different personality behaviors. You are often too impatient with others. Don't let pressure cause you to do things you shouldn't do. Learn to relax more. Be more calm and easygoing.
Guard Against & Warnings
Guard against internal and outside pressure. Learn to roll with the punches. Be more flexible and tolerant. Don't let circumstances affect you. Accept your daily task challenges and relational roller coaster. Improve your character and well being by avoiding conflicts and building friendships.
Relating Style
You relate best to those who are like you, but the pressures each of you carry can strain your relationship. Those without much stress sometimes want you to relax more or back off. You can relate well to a lot of different types, but sometimes you need to slow down or stop and smell the
roses.
Conclusion
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You are an overachiever with strong motivations as all four personality types. You may be trying
too hard to succeed. Your type is impressive and very likeable, but some people are frustrated by
your intensity. Try backing off more often and allowing others to achieve more than you. Seek to
let others talk. On the other hand, don't do all the listening. Get your tasks done, but do them well. Try not to be so broad-minded and flexible about everything. Continue striving to achieve, but don't let it be your top priority in life.
DISCLAIMER: These insights are broad descriptions of your specific personality type. They are NOT intended to be 100% accurate. This is simply a brief overview.
Having completed your Uniquely You Personality Questionnaire, be sure to view these descriptions from a Graph 2: "This is me" perspective. If both graphs are the same, your understanding of them will be easier. If both graphs are different, keep the appropriate perspective in mind and interpret the descriptions accordingly.
People seem to respond and behave from different perspectives and drives. This profile is purely subjective, based on the DISC Model of Human Behavior Science, and applies to your more unguarded, unmasked, and accentuate type of behavior, especially among close friends or relatives. Review the insights with your specific personality type in mind, but do not conclude that you are always characterized by these descriptions.
This is simply how you tend to behave when your true feelings are evident or come out under stress. Your interpretation of this information should take into account your environment, maturity, spirituality, and experiences.
This is NOT a psychological evaluation and is not intended to be used as a definitive example of your behavior.
When Both Graphs 1 & 2 Are Generally Different
Your Uniquely You Personality Profile contains basic insights on how you tend to think, feel, and act from a DISC temperament type perspective. If your graphs are generally different, you are simply revealing something contrasting about your behavior. You may be saying that you think people want you to behave one way in public, but you sometimes feel you should respond in a different way in private. In other words, if you have a specific high type in Graph 1 and the same type low in Graph 2, you believe that people expect you to be one way in public, but not that way in private.
You may also be revealing that you feel that people expect you to behave one way among fellow employees and associates at work or publicly outside your more personal and familiar environments (Graph 1), than you tend to behave either at home under pressure among your closest friends and relatives or in more familiar environments (Graph 2). Keep in mind that Graph 1 is the behavior "expected of you" when you have your guard up and mask on (usually your place of employment or in casual environments). Graph 2 is "the real you" when you let your hair down, drop your guard, or take your mask off (usually at home or among those you know best in more familiar environments).
When both graphs are different, you are either struggling with your motivations and feelings or you are aware of your challenges and perhaps handling them well. Having a different configuration in your two graphs is common and can be very enlightening. It may be a sign that you are mature and capable of controlling your inner feelings and natural thoughts. Or, it can mean that you are not even aware of the struggles within you.
Understanding and adjusting your thoughts, feelings, and actions using these insights can be very
productive and wise. Review and study your two graphs, keeping in mind the similarities and differences. Then, learn how to control your motivations rather than letting them control you.
Your
LOW "D"
on Graph 1 and
HIGH "D"
on Graph 2
You have a Low "D" on Graph 1 and a High "D" on Graph 2. This may mean that you have your dominant and demanding personality under control or you are suppressing it. Either way, it could
be to your advantage to be less aggressive and assertive than you seem to really be.
The degree to which you are controlling your personality is shown by how high or low your "D" is on Graphs 1 or 2 In other words, if your "D" is closer to the bottom of your graph, you will be less determined and demanding than if your "D" is closer to or higher than the midline. If your "D" is just below the midline, you will be a little less controlling, but not as much as when your "D" is higher than the midline. The lower your "D," the less intense and driven you tend to be.
When your "expected of you" behavior (Graph 1) is less controlling and driving, you won't act in
public like you tend to be in private. At home, or among friends and relatives, you can be too strong and hard on them. If you have a Low "D" in Graph 1, you feel that people don't want you to be as forward and confident as you really are.
It can be a good sign that you tend to control yourself more in public, but this may also mean that
you need to be more sensitive in private. You could have a lot of pressure at work which causes you to wisely guard your tendency to be too aggressive and potentially explosive. Let whatever is causing you to be less dominant at work or in public control you to be more gentle at home or in familiar environments.
Also, you may need to be as direct and decisive at work or in public as you can be in private. You have the confidence to be bold and self-disciplined, but for some reason, you back off in public or at work. This can be a good trait privately, but you may be suppressing it.
Don't let your feelings get out of control. Guard your will power. Be more aware of your feelings
and actions both in public and privately. Notice your tendency to shy away from taking charge at
work or in unfamiliar environments. You can be too cautious or too concerned of what others might think. At work, you often suppress or control your natural drive to make things happen like you do at home. Just guard your emotions and need to achieve so that you don't overdo it where ever you are.
In summary, your low "D" in Graph 1 and high "D" in Graph 2 means you can adapt and tend to be more in control of yourself publicly than privately. Also, you are often more transparent and
predictably bossy when you are under pressure in private, especially at home, or among friends and relatives.
Your
LOW "S"
on Graph 1 and
HIGH "S"
on Graph 2
You have a Low "S" on Graph 1 and a High "S" on Graph 2. This usually means you think people expect you to be more submissive and sweet in private than in public. You feel that people don't want you to be as sensitive outwardly as you really are inwardly. You can be very nice and kind among close friends and relatives, especially under pressure. You are not as patient
or shy among strangers and unfamiliar environments.
Your degree of passivity is shown by how high or low your "S" is on Graphs 1 or 2. In other words, if your "S" is closer to the bottom of your graph, you will be less kind and nice than when
your "S" is closer to or higher than the midline. If your "S" is just below the midline, you will be a little bolder and less shy. The lower your "S," the less withdrawn and hesitant you tend to be.
You think people want you to be less reserved. Publicly, you don't tend to need a secure environment. Privately, you seem to be satisfied with the status quo and often don't want a lot of change. When stress comes into your life, you seem to need more stability or someone to stand by your side. You are more security-oriented. However you are not as sweet as you think people expect you to be among strangers or casual friends. Your dearest acquaintances sometimes take advantage of you, while you may be stronger with others.
This can be very frustrating to others because they don't always know how to read you. People doubt your sincerity when they see that you are kinder and nicer to those closest to you, than you
are to them. You often feel that people expect you to be more of a servant privately. Nevertheless
you aren't willing to sacrificially give of yourself at work or in unfamiliar environments. You often feel that people expect you to be stronger and bolder publicly.
You are expected to be more caring privately, while publicly you are driven to be less security and safety-oriented. You sometimes tend to be more insecure privately, while publicly you think people expect you to be more secure in yourself. You genuinely desire to help others, but in a more quiet and invisible way. When under pressure and among close friends or relatives, you seem to be overly sensitive and caring.
You strongly desire to help others behind the scenes, but you can be unresponsive to those you don't know well. You seem to have mixed emotions when it comes to serving and helping others.
You need to be just as caring at work and toward those you don't know well as you are privately. You also may need to give more love and care to people who are not as close to you.
Be as much of a humble servant at work as you are at home. Be as caring publicly as you are privately. Care for your casual friends as you would for loved ones and dear friends. Balance your love for others and spread your kindness around to everyone.
In summary, your Low "S" in Graph 1 and High "S" in Graph 2 means you are expected to be more passive and reserved at home or in familiar environments than you tend to be at work or in unfamiliar environments.
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Your
LOW "C"
on Graph 1 and
HIGH "C"
on Graph 2
When you have a Low "C" on Graph 1 and a High "C" on Graph 2, this usually indicates that you think people expect you to be more cautious and careful under pressure, especially among friends and relatives. You feel that people don't want you to be as committed to perfection publicly as you feel you should be privately. You usually don't clarify the details unless you are under pressure and in familiar environments. You often strive to be competent and compliant especially under stress when you are among friends and relatives. However, you tend to not research for answers when you are at work or in casual environments.
The degree to which you are passive depends on how high or low your "C" is on Graphs 1 or 2. In other words, if your "C" is closer to the bottom of your graph, you will be less cautious than when your "C" is closer to or higher than the midline. If your "C" is just below the midline, you will be a little less conscientious. The lower your "C," the more of a risk-taker you tend to be.
Publicly, you are motivated toward perfection. You are actually more task-oriented than what others may think you are. You often work more diligently by yourself. You are more picky about
the details when alone or with a few close associates. You think your closest friends and relatives
judge your work by your quality, but you tend to be less calculating or critical of your efforts when you think people are not going to inspect your results.
You are not as critical publicly as you tend to be privately. You think people don't want you to be caustic or fault-finding; however, you can be very judgmental when you let your hair down or
take your mask off, and when you are under pressure and among close friends or relatives. You personally appreciate excellent work, but don't insist on it openly. You tend to hide your feelings
publicly, but sometimes struggle with the incompetence and inaccuracy of others privately.
You think people don't want you to be moody or opinionated. When you take your mask off under pressure and among those closest to you, stress often causes you to be hard on yourself and
others. You sometimes think people expect you to be free from worries. Meanwhile, you often deal with a lot of confusing issues in life more carefree publicly and more precise privately. You tend to worry more alone or in small groups than you fret openly in large groups. People often don't realize that you can be very task-oriented and critical among those closest to you.
In summary, you tend to be less cautious and calculating publicly, but more careful and critical thinking privately.
Case Study or Example of an Immature or Out-Of-Control “I” Type
Think of those “I” personalities that are so obviously stuck on themselves that everyone knows it. They probably grew up as the center of attention and generated a lot of excitement early in life. But their good self-images developed into self-centered needs for attention and approval.
Now, as adults they are very sociable, entertaining, and enthusiastic, but too much so. They often
interrupt others in conversations. They seem to always have a bigger and better story to tell.
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They often seek everyone’s focus. They have lots of friends, but their relationships seem to be more shallow. They are easily distracted. Some people even say they have Adult Attention Deficit Disorder because of their wide range of emotions and lack of concentration.
They can put on a good show better than most people and speak well in public, but they seem to be too dramatic and loud. You never know when they are acting or telling the truth. They seem to be great examples of the phrase “sometimes I feel like a nut, sometimes I don’t!”.
When these types become adults and have not learned how to control their emotions, they tend to
become “screamers.” They seem to think, if I can’t get my way or make my point, I should just yell louder, then people will pay attention to what I am saying or doing.
They often grow up with lots of acquaintances, but few real friends. Most former “genuine” friends get tired of these “I” types who seem to exaggerate and misrepresent the truth.
These personalities wear their feelings on their sleeves and often speak without thinking. They are great communicators and can talk more about nothing for the longest time, but people eventually recognize what they are saying is a bunch of hot air or flowery fluff.
These types often say things before they think about what they are saying. When mad or hurt, their responses and words often hurt others. They can say vicious things without really meaning them.
These “I” types have many great qualities, but they also seem to have some bad traits that rise above all the good things they are capable of doing. For example, they can encourage others with
their words and deeds, but if no one is watching or recognizing them, these types don’t continue.
They tend to be short-term encouragers or do-gooders. These types are the best when it comes to impressing and inspiring others, but it is often very self-centered. They struggle with pride and humility. They even tend to be proud of their humility.
These types have what everyone thinks is the “best” personality type, but out of control they can be very selfish and difficult to live or work with. They tend to be immature when it comes to controlling their emotions and communicating.
They tend to talk too much and need to learn how to listen better.Immature and out-of-control, “I” types are very difficult to deal with because you never know when they are going to get their feelings hurt or what they are going to say next. They can be your best friends or worst nightmare.
Case Study or Example of an Mature or In-Control “I” Type
I know a high “I” type who has mastered himself. He is a very successful pastor. Early in his adult life he was high strung and hyper, but over the years he has learned to control his emotions,
rather than letting his emotions enslave him.
Whenever you’re around him, he makes you feel that you are most important. Most “I” types seem to telegraph their need for your attention. They want to be the center of everyone’s conversation.
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This person knows when to talk and when to be quiet. He often waits his turn and when he speaks it is usually something about the other person, rather than himself. He recognizes the importance of raising other people above himself.
I notice when speaking with him, how after sharing a cordial welcome, he usually asks how I am,
rather than going on and on about his day. Even when he has something exciting to share, he waits and pays more attention on me to others.
This is a good sign of a mature “I” type who has his personality under control. There’s a old Kenny Rogers hit song about playing poker that echoed, “You’ve got to know when to hold them, know when to fold them, know when to walk away, know when to run.” The tune continues with “there’ll be time enough for counting when the dealings done.”
Most “I” types think now is the time to speak. There’s also a Scripture that says, “there’s a time to be silent and a time to speak.” My high “I” friend has control of his personality, which in turn has bridled his tongue.
“I” types seem to also strive to dress neatly and flashy. They want to look good, but this high “I” dresses modestly. He doesn’t let his desire to dress fashionably affect his finances and spending.
He is more frugal than most. He does not waste his money on foolish purchases. I remember him
once telling me he was taking jars of peanut butter and jelly with him to Hawaii so he would not have to eat out so much. Most “I”s love to eat out especially where there are crowds of people and lots of excitement.
He is also a coupon user. He once gave my wife and me a discount coupon for eating at a nice restaurant during the early bird hour. Most “I”s are as conscious of their spending, but this person seems to have mastered the art of looking good and saving money.
Some “I”s are motivated by success and driven to influence others, but this person seems to have
a higher calling and is motivated to help others succeed. His enthusiasm and encouragement are evident. I also tend to walk away with a sense of well-being and hope after being with him.
I sometimes honestly wonder how sincere he is, but years of knowing and working with him, have convinced me he is the real deal. Many “I” types are frauds. What you see on the outside is not always what is real on the inside.
This is a high “I” who lives what he believes! His greatest influence is not always what he says, but what he does.
Case Study or Example of an Immature or Out-Of-Control “Above The Midline” Type
Since this type tends to be an over-achiever if he or she is immature or out of control another set of circumstances may arise. Here’s an example of “Above The Midline” types. On the surface they seem to be go-getters, but once you get to know them, they exhibit signs of uncommon stress.
Everyone has stress in life, but “Above The Midline” types seem to be unusually burdened with the pressures of life. They often carry the weight of the world on their shoulders.
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They try real hard to be all four temperament types, but can’t seem to relax with any one of them. They may be trying too hard. Especially if they are immature, they exaggerate all the traits of every personality type.
They can become domineering, and/or impulsive, and/or overly insecure, and/or highly critical. They seem to push the limits of people’s patience. Emotionally they can be up one minute and down the next. They don’t seem to have a neutral button.
“Above The Midline” types tend to be good at a lot of things, but that may be their problem. They want to achieve at everything. This is not bad, but can be unhealthy if they strive too hard. They need to relax and be more content with their circumstances.
Case Study or Example of an Mature or In-Control “Above The Midline” Type
Not everyone with an “Above The Midline” type has a problem with this behavior. It is often an indication that this person is an “overachiever.” He is trying hard to be all things to all people. The challenge occurs because this is often impossible and these types need to be careful that their
desires and drives don’t cause them to over do it.
Balance and maturity are constantly affected by everyday experiences. This person seems to handle it better than others with an “Above The Midline” profile. He tries hard to control his aggressiveness, excitement, submission, and caution. This is tough to do, but understanding his drives causes him to recognize his impulses.
Knowing what makes him tick is the first step toward disciplining what ticks him off. He also needs to gear down, take time off from work, and have more leisure time. Pressure and stress affect his “Above The Midline” influences more than anything.
Relaxing and reflecting on the simple things are very therapeutic. He also exercises regularly and
takes time for his family and faith. A famous preacher once said, “If you don’t come apart (and rest), you will come apart.”
This person struggles with his “Above The Midline” personality, but he recognizes his need to slow down and smell the roses.
Graph 1: "This is expected of me"
"This is expected of me" is your response to how you think people expect you to behave. It's your normal guarded and masked behavior.
Description
: As an "I", you are more influencing, inspiring, interacting, interested in people, inducing, and impressing. You like to stand out and be popular. Your personality is often described as the best type, but can also be the most prideful and egotistical. You love to talk and affect people with your multitude of words and stories.
I - INSPIRATIONAL INFLUENCERS
Discovering your behavioral blends
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"I's" are impressive people. They are extremely active and excited individuals. Approval is important to them. They can have lots of friends if they do not over do their need for attention. They can be sensitive and emotional. They need to be more interested in others and willing to listen. They do not like research unless it makes them look good. They often do things to please the crowd. They are entertainers. They need to control their feelings and think more logically. They often outshine others and are motivated by recognition.
Controlling your behavioral blends
Don't exalt yourself.
Listen more.
Work at being organized.
Concentrate on doing what is most important.
Prepare thoroughly.
Be careful what you desire.
Don't be overconfident and watch what you promise.
Graph 2: "This is me"
"This is me" is your response to how you feel and think under pressure - how you really feel and think inside. It's your normal unguarded and unmasked behavior.
Description
: As an "Above the Midline" personality type, you are an overachiever. You want to operate as all four types. In other words, you have all four letters (D, I, S, and C) above the midline on your Graph 2. This indicates that you are motivated to act as each type. You don't necessarily need to be more of one type or the other, but do desire to strive to be the best you can
be as each one.
Above - ABOVE MID-LINE
Discovering your behavioral blends
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Some patterns indicate unique struggles an individual may be having. An Above Mid-Line Blend
occurs when all four plotting points are above the mid-line. This may indicate a strong desire to overachieve.
Controlling your behavioral blends
An Above Mid-Line Blend may be trying to over-achieve. You may be thinking too highly of what is expected of you or the real you.
Your DISC Insights
tdjohnson28@liberty.edu
tends to be more:
tdjohnson28@libert
Kind / Nice / Caring
Proper / Formal
Playful / Fun-loving
Firm / Strong
Loyal / True Blue
Calculating / Analyti
Trusting / Gullible / Open
Convinced / Cocky
Friendly / Cordial / Popular
Decisive / Sure / Cert
Promoting / Encouraging
Straight / Conforming
Considerate / Thoughtful
Perfectionist / Precise
Enthusiastic / Influencing
Compliant / Goes by Loving / Sincere / Honest
Smooth talker / Artic
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Positive / Optimistic
Shy / Mild
Diplomatic / Peacemaking
Contemplative / Thin
Joyful / Jovial
Deep / Intense
Talkative / Verbal
Steady / Dependable
Perceptive / Sees clearly
Stable / Balanced
Pondering / Wondering
Controlling / Taking Sociable / Interactive
Guarded / Masked / P
Preparing / Researching
Powerful / Unconque
Smiling / Happy
Timid / Soft-spoken
Driving / Determined
Dynamic / Impressin
Serving / Sacrificing
Sharp / Appealing
Devoted / Dedicated
Strict / Unbending
Outspoken / Opinionated
Inducing / Charming
Zealous / Eager
Quiet / Reserved
Faithful / Consistent
Bottom line / Straigh
tdjohnson28@liberty.edu's "D"Tendencies seem to be:
Positive, Optimistic, Driving, Determined, Outspoken, Opinionated, Zealous, Eager
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tdjohnson28@liberty.edu's "I"Tendencies seem to be:
Friendly, Cordial, Popular, Promoting, Encouraging, Talkative, Verbal, Sociable, Interactive, Smiling, Happy
tdjohnson28@liberty.edu's "S"Tendencies seem to be:
Kind, Nice, Caring, Loyal, True Blue, Considerate, Thoughtful, Diplomatic, Peacemaking
tdjohnson28@liberty.edu's "C"Tendencies seem to be:
Pondering, Wondering, Preparing, Researching
tdjohnson28@liberty.edu's "D"Tendencies are not very:
Convinced, Cocky, Decisive, Sure, Certain, Controlling, Taking charge, Powerful, Unconquerable, Bottom line, Straight-forward
tdjohnson28@liberty.edu's "I"Tendencies are not very:
Smooth talker, Articulate, Dynamic, Impressing, Inducing, Charming
tdjohnson28@liberty.edu's "S"Tendencies are not very:
Shy, Mild, Steady, Dependable, Stable, Balanced, Timid, Soft-spoken
tdjohnson28@liberty.edu's "C"Tendencies are not very:
Proper, Formal, Calculating, Analytical, Perfectionist, Precise, Compliant, Goes by book
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