I/C Pattern - Strives to succeed with flair and style








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Primary I/C Pattern

The I/C pattern strives to succeed with flair and style but desires that others be a part of any success achieved. However, they can be authoritative and sometimes allow their emotions to guide their actions.

Personal Drive	Being innovative with flair and committed to excellence
Personal Giftedness	Working through people and having fun
Group Giftedness	Inspiring people to be excited about working together and enjoying it
Internal Fear	Coming under public criticism, made to look bad before peers
Overextended Strengths	Becomes emotionally assertive, competitive, and sometimes reckless
Under Stress	Becomes impatient, critical, and emotionally tense
Interpersonal Misunderstandings	Being rational when under emotional stress
Potential Developmental Opportunities	Controlling mood swings, being more tolerant of the “shoulds” and “should nots”
Best Team Members	S/C, S/C/D, C/S, I/S

How to Respond – Be friendly

D I S C

How to Reinforce – Allow for social recognition

Be specific

Primary High I /C Pattern

Freedom to validate

Allow time to process

Time to react

Focus on activities

Allow for some control

How to Relate –

How to Help –

Freedom to express feelings

Allow for verbal expression

Offer patient answers

Allow for “alone time”

Give nonverbal assurances

Project affirming body language

Allow for variety

Allow for spontaneity




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