D/C Pattern - Tends to be aggressive in their reach for perfection.








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High D/C and C/D Patterns

The D/C and C/D persons tends to be aggressive in their reach for perfection. This personality type functions best in a challenging environment. However, they can be blunt and critical of others.

Personal Drive	Being the front-runner in developing new concepts
Personal Giftedness	Being the instrument to bring about change
Group Giftedness	Critically looking at old systems and making them better
Internal Fear	Not being influential; others failing to meet their standards
Overextended Strengths	Fixing things that are not broken
Under Stress	Becomes sulky, condescending, and critical toward others
Interpersonal Misunderstandings	Understanding that grace and forgiveness are critical elements in relationships
Potential Developmental Opportunities	Communicating warmth and patience; softening a judgmental, critical spirit
Best Team Members	I/D, I/S, I/S/C, S/I, S/C

How to Respond – Be direct

D I S C

How to Reinforce – Get to the bottom line

Be logical

Primary High D /C Pattern

Offer support

Focus on actions

Allow for control

Be specific

Allow freedom to validate

How to Relate –

How to Help –

Be brief

Get out of the way

Be accurate

Respect privacy

Allow for variety

Allow for spontaneity

Offer patient answers

Allow for “alone time”




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