Sylvia MelenaEffective leadership communication is critical.
It unleashes employee drive, energy, and performance.
In a Quantum Leadership Group survey of 195 leaders in 15 countries over 30 global organizations, communication was involved in six of the top 10 leadership competencies.
David Lewis, Training Industry1
Your DISC Leadership Style can be a tremendous asset or a tremendous liability in your leadership communication. Understanding “how” is vital to your effectiveness.
The evidence-based DISC Model can help you dig into the “how.”
The Four DISC Leadership Styles
The model is based on Four DISC Styles of Leadership Communication:
- Dominance,
- Influence,
- Steadiness, and
- Conscientious.
Each of these four styles has its strength peaks and valleys.
Peaks are when our strengths are working at their best and are considered assets that promote effective communication.
Valleys are when our strengths go awry and become liabilities hindering communication.
The Strengths of the Four DISC Styles
Here’s a brief overview of the strengths of each style:
1. The Strengths of Dominance – High “D” Style
- Decisive
- Directing
- Daring
- Assertive
- Swift
- Independent
- Impactful
- Obstacle-removing
- Accomplishing
- Competitive
- Delegating
- Results oriented
- Monitoring
- Change agents
2. The Strengths of Influencing – High “I” Style
- Optimistic
- Enthusiastic
- Influencing
- Persuasive
- Friendly
- Idea generating
- Galvanizing
- Alliance building
- Positive self-talking
- Stimulating
- Talkative
- Communicative
- Outgoing
3. The Strengths of Steadiness – High “S” Style
- Loyal
- Patient
- Peaceful
- Serene
- Comforting
- Calm
- Stable
- Reassuring
- Relaxed
- Approachable
- Warm
- Planful
- Steady
4. The Strengths of Conscientious – High “C” Style
- Accurate
- Dependable
- Independent
- Clear
- Fact-finding
- Organized
- Precise
- Outcome-oriented
- Inquisitive
- Resourceful
- Careful
- Systematic
- Exacting
How to Identify Your DISC Leadership Strengths
Completing the DISC Leadership Assessment and receiving the robust report is the most accurate way to get clear on your DISC Leadership strengths.
About the Author
SYLVIA MELENA is the Principal of Melena Consulting Group, a leadership and organizational development company. She is also the international award-winning and best-selling author of Supportive Accountability: How to Inspire People and Improve Performance and the creator of the Supportive Accountability Leadership™ Model.
Reference:
1Effective Leadership Communication Creates Effective Teams, Lewis, David. Training Industry. Accessed May 27, 2021: https://trainingindustry.com/articles/leadership/effective-leadership-communication-creates-effective-teams/
