the DiSC D Style

The D Style is for dominance

Individuals exhibiting the DiSC D style personality often prioritize influencing their surroundings and overcoming challenges to achieve desired outcomes.

The result oriented and the winner

D styles are driven by a desire for victory, competition, and achievement. They prioritize action, embrace challenges, and pursue tangible outcomes, often characterized as direct, determined, and assertive. While outspoken, they may also harbor skepticism and question others.

Fears: Vulnerability, Exploitation

Values: Competence, Action, Tangible Results, Personal Freedom, Challenges

Overuses: Win-at-all-costs mentality leading to adversarial outcomes
Influences others by: Assertiveness, Competition
In conflict: Addresses issues directly, seeks resolution
Areas for improvement: Patience, Empathy
DiSC Classic patterns: Developer, Result-Oriented, Inspirational, Creative

goals tendency

Individuals with D style typically aim for the following objectives:

Pursue distinctive achievements
Explore fresh opportunities
Retain control of situations
Attain autonomy
Deliver concrete outcomes

challenges tendency

Individuals with D style may find it challenging to:

Exercise patience
Demonstrate sensitivity
Provide detailed explanations
Allow time for deliberation

leadership tendency

D-style leaders typically exhibit a commanding and confident demeanor, prioritizing results.

They frequently demonstrate leadership traits such as:

Commanding
Resolute
Pioneering

the D style variations

Di styles are typically focused on outcomes, expressive, and full of energy, leveraging their charisma and decisive actions to sway others.

Traits: Energetic, Curious, Persuasive, Defiant, Restless, Entrepreneurial, Result-driven, Expressive, Enthusiastic
Goals: Swift action, Exploring new prospects
Fears: Losing influence or visibility
Influences others by: Charisma, Decisive action
Overuses: Impatience, Self-importance, Manipulation
In conflict: Confronts issues directly; may speak impulsively
Areas for improvement: Patience, Humility, Embracing others' perspectives
Leadership qualities: Di-style leaders are often trailblazers, aiming to push boundaries, identify opportunities, and deliver outcomes.

DC styles are typically meticulous, resolute, and inventive, exerting influence through their exacting standards and unwavering resolve.

Traits: Driven for perfection, Takes initiative; Diligent, Resolute, Creative, Straightforward, Critical, Composed, Focused, Tough-minded
Goals: Autonomy, Personal achievement
Fears: Falling short of their own benchmarks
Influences others through: High standards, Resolve
Overuses: Bluntness; Sarcastic or patronizing demeanor
In conflict: Advocates for their rights; Firm in their position
Areas for improvement: Warmth, More diplomatic communication
Leadership qualities: DC-style leaders are typically determined, establishing lofty standards and addressing issues directly. They are often focused on enhancing processes and methodologies.