Navigating Leadership with the DISC Flow® ‘Dynamic Leader’ Di-Type Team Leader – ep 181
Navigating Leadership with the DISC Flow® ‘Dynamic Leader’ Di-Type Leader
In this episode of the Vet Staff Podcast, the focus is placed on the dynamic and influential DISC ‘Dynamic Leader‘ Type Leader, which aligns with the Dominance-Influential Di-Type personality within the DISC framework.
Host, Julie South (Certified DISC Flow® Trainer and Resilience Coach) delves into how understanding of these different personality frameworks is pivotal in amplifying leadership efficacy and elevating team performance.
Julie looks at how each of the different DISC personality types (D, I, S, C) interact as team members, with a Dynamic Leader (Di-Type).
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Key questions answered about DISC Flow® Di-Type “Dynamic Leaders” include
- How does a Dominance D-Type personality assert their role as a ‘Dynamic Leader’?
- What strategies can Influence I-Type individuals use to complement the assertiveness of Dynamic Leaders?
- In what ways do Steadiness S-Type personalities provide balance within teams led by Dynamic Leaders?
- How can Compliance C-Type personalities contribute to the precision and analytical needs of a Dynamic Leader’s strategy?
- What are the best practices for ‘Dynamic Leaders’ to interact with and lead other personality types effectively?
Vet Staff Podcast episode 181 offers valuable insights for veterinary professionals in leadership positions to become more “DISC Flow® Aware”. This is an educational episode for leaders who are looking to refine their leadership skills or better understand the interplay of different personalities in a team setting.
Navigating Team Dynamics: The Impact of DISC Profiles Under a “Dynamic Leader”
In the realm of team dynamics, the interplay between various DISC personality types and a ‘Dynamic Leader‘ can be both complex and fascinating.
As Julie South continues with the 8-part series on Vet Staff Podcast on DISC Personality Types of leadership, she covers with the distinctive traits of the Dynamic Leader and how D, I, S, and C types can find their place and thrive under such leadership.
What is DISC?
DISC is a science-backed assessment tool identifying four basic personality types – Dominance, Influential, Steady, and Compliance – based on behaviours, communication tendencies, and work preferences.
When a veterinary clinic understands the DISC personality styles present within their clinic communication, alignment, and conflict reduction are just some of the many benefits they’ll experience as a result.
Primary DISC Personality Types
Dominance: Decisive, results-driven, assertive, thrives on challenges
Influential: Outgoing, enthusiastic, persuasive, energised by collaboration
Steady: Patient, reliable, cooperative, values consistency
Compliance: Analytical, precise, detail-oriented, values quality
Benefits of being “DISC-Aware”:
- Improved self-awareness: Leaders understand their innate strengths, blind spots and leadership style
- Clearer communication: Tailor messaging to resonate with different personalities
- Stronger teamwork: Optimise roles based on natural tendencies
- Reduced conflict: Pinpoint potential friction areas between styles
The Persuasive Motivator – understanding the Dominance-Influence Di-Type – DISC Flow® Personality Profiling
Central to the ‘Persuasive Motivator’ profile is the Di (Dominance Influence) personality type – results-driven yet engaging, characterised by high energy, charisma, and comfort pushing change.
If this is you – you excel in vibrant environments where you can lead from the front, rallying your team towards ambitious visions of the future.
Your passionate communication style inspires others towards breakthrough outcomes.
However, your drive for swift decisions and constant innovation may conflict with team members who prefer in-depth analysis and more methodical progress. Your urgency for transformation risks overlooking important details and stakeholders.
Different DISC Flow® Type Team Members + Dynamic Leader
The Dominance D-Type: The Assertive Executor
As a Dominance D-Type, you align with the Dynamic Leader’s drive for results and overcoming obstacles. You appreciate their bold vision and decisiveness.
However, you also desire autonomy in decision-making. Clashes can occur if you feel the Dynamic Leader is too controlling or dismissive of your ideas.
You need to assert your perspectives while respecting their authority.
The Influence I-Type: The Enthusiastic Promoter
As an Influence I-Type, you resonate with the Dynamic Leader’s charismatic and passionate communication style.
Your optimism helps rally the team around their ambitious goals.
However, you value collaboration and may feel isolated if the Dynamic Leader charges ahead independently without inclusion. Voice your need for involvement without hindering momentum.
The Steadiness S-Type: The Cooperative Stabiliser
As a Steadiness S-Type, you provide essential support and stability as the Dynamic Leader drives transformational change. Your consistency helps anchor the team.
However, the rapid pace of change often stresses you out.
Communicate needs for clearer direction and gradual progress without opposing necessary innovation.
The Compliance C-Type: The Diligent Analyst
As a Compliance C-Type, you respect the Dynamic Leader’s analytical rigour toward decisions and innovations.
Your research helps inform intelligent risks.
However, you may feel the Dynamic Leader overlooks risks and accuracy in their drive for speed.
Present data efficiently so decisions balance swiftness and careful consideration.
Leveraging the Strengths of a ‘Dynamic Leader’
The episode concludes with strategies for Dynamic Leaders to temper their pace at times to ensure the methodical members of their team can contribute maximally towards shared visions.
By understanding how to motivate different personality types, Dynamic Leaders can create an environment where all members feel valued.
Embrace the Commanding Leader Within
To embrace the full potential of the DISC ‘Dynamic Leader’ Type Leader, it’s essential to go deeper into the complexities of each personality type. Whether you’re an experienced leader or aiming to grow your influence, there’s a wealth of knowledge to be gained from discovering what your own and/or your team’s DISC personality traits are and thus explore the interpersonal dynamics.
How to become DISC-Aware
The first step in having DISC Flow® Personality Type Awareness at your clinic is inviting each team member to complete a DISC Flow® Personality Assessment. This takes approximately 20 minutes and is done online.
Once everyone has completed their assessment Julie will conduct a fun, interactive workshop where your team will experience many “ah-ha” moments – where the penny drops and each team member can finally understand why some people press their buttons and why they get along with others like the proverbial house on fire.
Julie is happy to chat about any of the above with you:
Phone – from within New Zealand: 0800 483 869
Phone – from outside New Zealand: +6427 282 4155
WhatsApp: +6427 282 4155
Email: julie at vetstaff dot co dot nz
Timestamps in this episode
03:51- Attributes of DISC “Dynamic Leaders“
06:15 – Dynamic Leader + other DISC Personality Types
14:08 – How to communicate with a “Dynamic Leader” when your buttons are being pushed
Other Vet Staff Podcast Episodes Worth Listening to
ep 180 – Navigating Leadership with a DISC “Commanding” Type Leader
ep 39 – 12 Statements Low EQ People Make
ep 40 – Emotional Intelligence – 6 Ways to Lead as an Emotionally Intelligent Leader
ep 145 – Exploring Social Intelligence – A Key to Personal and Professional Development
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