I/S Pattern - Tends to be approachable, affectionate and understanding.








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Primary I / S Pattern

The I/S pattern tends to be approachable, affectionate and understanding. This personality type functions best in a stable environment. However, they can be overly flexible and too trusting.

Personal Drive	Maintaining peace and harmony
Personal Giftedness	Seeing the potential in people in spite of their flaws
Group Giftedness	Constantly affirming and encouraging others
Internal Fear	Disappointing friends, experiencing disharmony
Overextended Strengths	Being too tolerant and trusting
Under Stress	Becomes overly accommodating to maintain relationships
Interpersonal Misunderstandings	Determining when a situation is too abusive
Potential Developmental Opportunities	Being more objective about people and situations
Best Team Members	D/C, C/D, S/C/D

How to Respond – Be friendly

D I S C

How to Reinforce – Allow for social recognition

Be non threatening

Primary High I/SC Pattern

Time to process

Non verbal assurances

Time to react

Allow time to process

Offer encouragement

How to Relate –

How to Help –

Freedom to express feelings

Allow for verbal expression

Use friendly tones

Give assurances

Non-verbal assurances

Offer verbal assurances

Allow for some non-structure

Be flexible




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