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Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage
“Just be you,” they say. But for many high-achievers, “just being you” hasn’t always felt safe or practical—whether it’s at work, school, church, or even in leadership circles. For purpose-driven leaders, holding back can limit your impact and undermine your authenticity.
Even in workplaces that claim to value individuality, leading with confidence and conviction still takes courage. To lead with steadiness and clarity, you must first understand your values, embrace your individuality, and recognize that the solutions you need are as unique as you are.
Stand Tall & Own It is for modern leaders who want to lead with purpose, integrity, and courage—without sacrificing who they are. Each episode explores how to navigate challenges, make values-anchored decisions, and cultivate the discernment to think critically in a noisy world.
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Stand Tall & Own It - Equipping Purpose-Driven Leaders to Show Up with Authenticity and Courage
10. DISC - What I Love (The Basics)
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In today’s episode I finally get to share what I love about DISC, why I use it, and how it can help you learn about yourself and better relate to others! We’ll take a quick look at the strengths of each style and point out some tips on how to improve your communication abilities
Intentional Optimism - The Tenets
- Optimistic - hopeful, positive, proactive
- Present - having a sense of wonder, generous, kind/open
- Courageous - lead, adventure, resilient
- Energetic - industrious, energetic and life-focused
- Wise - understanding, words, respect
- Intentional - sense of purpose, plan, grow
What is DISC?
- 2 Main Categories
- Reserved or Outgoing
- People Oriented or Task Oriented
- What shapes your personality?
- Heredity / Genetics - patterns you are born with
- Environment / Life Experiences
- Role Models / People who teach us what is valuable
Main Types and their details:
D = Dominant - Direct, great leaders, move the project.
Motivated by: Results
Fear: Being taken advantage of
I = Influencing - very social and fun - persuaders, friendly, talkers Social, fun, spontaneous, in the spotlight, talkative, expressive, friendly
Motivated by: Recognition
Fear: Rejection and loss of approval
S = Steady - get things done, keep things friendly, loyal Team oriented, friendly, loyal, relied on to follow through, great listeners
Motivated by: Relationships
Fear: Loss of security or confrontation
C = Compliant - accurate, organized, on time, analytical planners On time, organized, analytical, planners, accurate, self sacrificing
Motivated by: Reason
Fear: Criticism, getting it wrong
- How to communicate
- D = Be brief, direct and to the point. Ask WHAT, not HOW; focus on results; offer solutions
- I = Don’t ignore their ideas - Recognize their efforts. Allow time for socializing; Follow up in writing; Short meetings are more productive.
- S = Smile - cultivate a friendly atmosphere. Don't be aggressive; Define roles of team members; Find a common interest.
- C = Give them the details. Offer validated facts; Be precise; Be patient - answer all the questions and follow up.
Now what?
- Identify one thing you learned today - what will you do with it?
- Learn about the behavior plans AND implement and use them to connect with others
- Grab your FREE “Ultimate DISC communication Cheat Sheet”
- Get a DISC Assessment from me with 10% discount - enter "PODCAST" at check out
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