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High S Personality
Learn about the High "S" - Steadiness or Steady personality
People with the S style place an emphasis on cooperating with others within existing circumstances to carry out the task.
Steadiness Characteristics
So you …
Motivated by cooperation & sincerity
Be personable and amiable
Prioritizes support and collaboration
Avoid confrontation
Limited by indecision
Take time to clarify
Fears loss of stability
Explain what is expected of them
Values loyalty and security
Express your interest in them
DiSC® Classic Patterns
Specialist●, Achiever, Agent, Investigator
DiSC Classic Profile – Specialist Pattern
DiSC Classic Profile – Steadiness Family – “Specialist” Pattern – Pure S Style
The Counselor Pattern is the third of four in the Influence family and has a primary I and a secondary s style.
Specialists are considerate, patient and always stand ready to help others. Because of their modest and mild-mannered personality, they “wear well” with others. The Specialist seeks to restore
harmony to home or work. They seek to minimize conflict and create a calm safe environment. They are friendly compassionate people who patiently listen with empathy. They build deep, relationships and are loyal friends and partners.
Specialists prefer practical, tried-and true procedures that ensure stability. They like familiar, predictable patterns that produce consistent and reliable outcomes. They prefer to work behind the scenes and offer support, rather than to lead. Their ability to plan and follow procedures results in consistently remarkable performance.
Change does not come easily to Specialists – they don’t believe in change just for the sake of change. If the reasons for change are fully explained and benefits are clear, they will support the change to avoid conflict.
Specialists prefer practical, tried-and true procedures that ensure stability. They like familiar, predictable patterns that produce consistent and reliable outcomes. They prefer to work behind the scenes and offer support, rather than to lead. Their ability to plan and follow procedures results in consistently remarkable performance.
Change does not come easily to Specialists – they don’t believe in change just for the sake of change. If the reasons for change are fully explained and benefits are clear, they will support the change to avoid conflict.
Observable Behaviors:
Modest and moderate, accommodating to others
Motivated By
Controlled stable environment, maintaining status quo
Judges Others By
Sincerity, friendliness and competence
Influences Others By
Consistent predictable performance
Value to the Team
Steady calming nature and consistent performance
Overuses
Resistance to change
When Stressed
Capitulates and adapts to those in authority
Fears
Chaos, Change and Disorganization
DiSC Classic Profile – Opportunities for Increased Effectiveness with Tasks and People:
Be more realistic when evaluating people and situations. Develop time management skills. Trust their own ideas and contributions as being valuable and valued. Become more flexible about routines and changes. Learn techniques for becoming more confident and assertive.
DiSC Classic Profile – Achiever Pattern
DiSC Classic Profile – Steadiness Family – “Achiever” Pattern – S/d
The Counselor Pattern is the third of four in the Influence family and has a primary I and a secondary s style.
People with a DiSC Classic Profile with the Achiever pattern have a strong sense of personal accountability. They are confident of their personal work accomplishments, and may be reluctant to
delegate tasks when under stress. They thrive when they have a strong sense of direction over their work and personal lives. They are continually in pursuit of new accomplishments. While their D nature is focused on results, their S nature cares about fairness and respect. They are natural style choice when fighting for equality and justice. With their S-compassion and D-tenacity, they are willing to speak up for those who are unwilling or unable. With the willpower of the D tendency, and the S-patience tendency, the Achiever displays unwavering determination to fight for a cause.
The dual style of S and D makes it difficult to predict the reactions of the Achiever. Sometimes they are in D mode – direct and results oriented, and at other times they are in S mode – caring and accommodating. They are highly independent, yet may want to be part of a high performing team. They express fierce loyalty to people in their lives.
The dual style of S and D makes it difficult to predict the reactions of the Achiever. Sometimes they are in D mode – direct and results oriented, and at other times they are in S mode – caring and accommodating. They are highly independent, yet may want to be part of a high performing team. They express fierce loyalty to people in their lives.
Observable Behaviors:
Methodical, deliberate, independent, persistent
Motivated By
Personal Accomplishments
Judges Others By
Ability to achieve measurable results
Influences Others By
Personal accountability for their assigned work
Value to the Team
Independence and completes tasks effectively
Overuses
Task focus and self-reliance
When Stressed
Shows impatience and frustration
Fears
Compromising results with inferior work
DiSC Classic Profile – Opportunities for Increased Effectiveness with Tasks and People:
With People – be more flexible and willing to compromise with situations and people. Keep a balance between the directive side and the supportive side. Give others the opportunity to help. Gain perspective by listening to feedback from family, friends and co-workers.
With Tasks – Clarify priorities and consider using approaches other than your own.
With Tasks – Clarify priorities and consider using approaches other than your own.
DiSC Classic Profile – Agent Pattern
DiSC Classic Profile – Steadiness Family – “Agent” Pattern – S/i
The Agent Pattern is the second of four patterns in the Steadiness family and presents a primary S, with a secondary i
People with an Agent DiSC Classic Profile pattern are easy going, relaxed, and they go with the flow. Like their “i/s siblings, they strive to maintain harmony in relationships, and are committed
to treating people with respect – a key distinction is that they tend to thinks of others first, then themselves. Their S or supportive style is naturally empathetic, and the i-influence style exudes enthusiasm.
Agents exude a kind and generous spirit. They love to work in team settings, and appreciate environments that ensure stability and foster long term relationships with minimal change. Their ability to use empathy without judgment easily attracts and maintains new friendships.
Agents also have excellent task related skills and add stability to their work environment through adherence to procedures and completion of tasks. While they generally avoid conflict, Si’s are willing to mediate between others to restore harmony in the workplace.
Agents exude a kind and generous spirit. They love to work in team settings, and appreciate environments that ensure stability and foster long term relationships with minimal change. Their ability to use empathy without judgment easily attracts and maintains new friendships.
Agents also have excellent task related skills and add stability to their work environment through adherence to procedures and completion of tasks. While they generally avoid conflict, Si’s are willing to mediate between others to restore harmony in the workplace.
Observable Behaviors:
Quiet, tactful, friendly, casual – accepts affection
Motivated By
Acceptance of their group
Judges Others By
Inclusion of all people
Influences Others By
Loyal Friendships and empathy
Value to the Team
Service, creates harmony and empathy
Overuses
Patience and kindness
When Stressed
Uses key friendships to influence
Fears
Chaos, conflict and disagreement
DiSC Classic Profile – Opportunities for Increased Effectiveness with Tasks and People:
With tasks: Become aware of sources of stress and keep it to a minimum. Avoid the S/I tendency to become easily offended or hold grudges. Try new ways of doing things; don’t worry so much about mistakes. Do not accommodate decisions that are not in the group’s best interest.
With people: Agents tend to overuse kindness which can cause them to compromise their own needs for the wants of others. Realize self-worth, be more assertive, speak you mind and be more firm. Develop the ability to say no when appropriate.
With people: Agents tend to overuse kindness which can cause them to compromise their own needs for the wants of others. Realize self-worth, be more assertive, speak you mind and be more firm. Develop the ability to say no when appropriate.
DiSC Classic Profile – Investigator Pattern
DiSC Classic Profile – Steadiness Family – “Investigator” Pattern – S/cd.
The Investigator Pattern is the fourth of four styles in the Steadiness family. They are recognized by three plotting points above the mid-line S/cd.
People with the the DiSC Classic Profile Investigator pattern have dogged determination to goals and follow-through. Investigators are clear about the results they want. They calmly and steadily
pursue toward a fixed goal. With a clear plan and organized actions they accomplish much. They thrive on challenging technical assignments where they can use logic instead of emotion. Their determination and tenacity sometimes needs re-directing. Investigators value accomplishing things in a well done fashion. They assume heavy responsibility and are attentive to important details. They have a keen ability to learn from experience, and can take corrective action when needed.
With a preference to work alone, people are not their top priority.
With a preference to work alone, people are not their top priority.
Observable Behaviors:
Persistent, analytical, cautious, disciplined
Motivated By
Position, Title or role title authority
Judges Others By
Their use of factual and reliable information
Influences Others By
Personal tenacity and determination
Value to the Team
Determined task focus and follow-through
Overuses
Bluntness and lack of trust with others
When Stressed
Holds grudges and internalizes conflict
Fears
Criticism in front of peers, being too involved with others
DiSC Classic Profile – Opportunities for Increased Effectiveness with Tasks and People:
With Tasks: Be open to different ways of getting results desired. Be less critical of self. To ease stress levels, let others know what’s needed, and let them carry part of the load.
With People: Be less distant and more open and involved with others. Develop an understanding of others, and respect their emotions. Share expertise so that others can develop the ability to do things well. Put people before tasks.