In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. Team Building.

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. DISC Relationship Survey - Page 2 (Natural Behavior) Instructions: Focus on your instinctive behavior and not what you perceive is the best response. Be aware, there are no right or wrong answers. How to respond: Rank each horizontal row of words on a scale of 4,3,2,1 with 4 being the word that best describes you and 1 being the least like you. Use all rankings in each line only once. Below is an example: DominantInfluencingSteadinessCompliant 2143

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. DISC Relationship Survey (Natural Behavior) Instructions: Focus on your instinctive behavior and not what you perceive is the best response. Be aware, there are no right or wrong answers. How to respond: Rank each horizontal row of words on a scale of 4,3,2,1 with 4 being the word that best describes you and 1 being the least like you. Use all rankings in each line only once. Below is an example: DominantInfluencingSteadinessCompliant 2143 1414

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. 1 3 DISC Relationship Survey (Natural Behavior) 4 2 Instructions: Focus on your instinctive behavior and not what you perceive is the best response. Be aware, there are no right or wrong answers. How to respond: Rank each horizontal row of words on a scale of 4,3,2,1 with 4 being the word that best describes you and 1 being the least like you. Use all rankings in each line only once. Below is an example: DominantInfluencingSteadinessCompliant 2143 41

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. DISC Relationship Survey – Page 2 (Natural Behavior) Instructions: Focus on your instinctive behavior and not what you perceive is the best response. Be aware, there are no right or wrong answers. How to respond: Rank each horizontal row of words on a scale of 4,3,2,1 with 4 being the word that best describes you and 1 being the least like you. Use all rankings in each line only once. Below is an example: DominantInfluencingSteadinessCompliant 2143 ____ Forceful_____ Lively _____ Modest _____ Tactful 4

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. DISC Relationship Survey (Natural Behavior) * Note:If your totals do not add up to 120, you did not complete the survey correctly or you made a mistake in adding up the totals. Recheck your work. Argumentative Bold Take Charge Candid Independent Fun-loving Spontaneous Optimistic Cheerful Enthusiastic Patient Stable Peaceful Loyal Good listener Logical Organized Conscientious Serious High standards _____ Total Risk TakerTalkativeGentleFactual 222233222233 111111111111 444422444422 333344333344 28 12 42 38 = 120

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. Identify the four columns at the bottom of page 16 [UHOMY] or 2 [Team Building Survey] Place the followings letters under each column. D IS C

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. DISC PROFILE 48 44 40 36 32 30 28 24 20 16 12 48 44 40 36 32 30 28 24 20 16 12 High Style Low Style D I SC Extreme Strong Midline 2. Using the totals from your tally box, plot your D-I-S-C dimensions on the right; then connect the four plotting points.

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. 48 44 40 36 32 30 28 24 20 16 12 48 44 40 36 32 30 28 24 20 16 12 High Style Low Style D I SC Item #3 – Page 3 My plotting point color(s) above the midline are: and below the midline are: Colors that are not a part of my style are: Blue &Yellow Green & Red Blue &Yellow

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. DISC PROFILE 48 44 40 36 32 30 28 24 20 16 12 48 44 40 36 32 30 28 24 20 16 12 High Style Low Style D I SC 3c. Color(s) that are not a part of my style are: Green & Red Relationship Survey – Page 3 UHOMY workbook – Page 17

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. Definitions of DISC Styles n Dominant Styles: achieving goals results active, challenging n Dominant Styles: Work toward achieving goals and results; they function best in an active, challenging environment. n Influencing Styles: relating to people through verbal persuasion friendly, favorable, n Influencing Styles: Work toward relating to people through verbal persuasion; they function best in friendly, favorable, environment. n Steadiness Styles: supporting cooperating supportive, harmonious n Steadiness Styles: Work toward supporting and cooperating with others; they function best in supportive, harmonious environment. n Compliance Styles: doing things right focus on details structured, orderly n Compliance Styles: Work toward doing things right and focus on details; they function best in a structured, orderly environment.

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. Personalize your definitions supporting and cooperating with others and doing things right with a focus on details s upportive and harmonious with some structure and order Based on the information above, write a personal definition. I tend to work toward… and function best in an environment that is…

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. Understanding Your Work/Role Style High StyleHigh DHigh IHigh SHigh C Preferred taskChallengingPeople relatedScheduledDetailed Leadership styleDecisiveInteractiveCooperativeAnalytical Strength Problem solverEncouragerSupporterOrganizer LimitationToo direct Too disorganizedToo indecisiveToo detailed --------------------------------------- Midline ----------------------------------------------- Preferred taskRoutineTechnicalDiverse Unorthodox Leadership styleParticipateStructuredReactive Instinctive StrengthTeam playerLogical ThinkerEnergy source Risk taker Limitation Too indirect Too impersonal Too intense Too nontraditional Low StyleLow DLow ILow SLow C

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. Understanding Your Work/Role Style High StyleHigh DHigh IHigh SHigh C Preferred taskChallengingPeople relatedScheduledDetailed Leadership styleDecisiveInteractiveCooperativeTraditional Strength Problem solverEncouragerSupporterOrganizer LimitationToo direct Too disorganizedToo indecisiveToo detailed --------------------------------------- Midline ----------------------------------------------- Preferred taskRoutineTechnicalDiverse Unorthodox Leadership styleParticipateStructuredReactive Instinctive StrengthTeam playerLogical ThinkerEnergy source Risk taker Limitation Too indirect Too impersonal Too intense Too nontraditional Low StyleLow DLow ILow SLow C

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. Understanding Your Work/Role Style High StyleHigh DHigh IHigh SHigh C Preferred taskChallengingPeople relatedScheduledDetailed Work styleDecisiveInteractiveCooperativeTraditional Strength Problem solverEncouragerSupporterOrganizer LimitationToo direct Too disorganizedToo indecisiveToo detailed --------------------------------------- Midline ----------------------------------------------- Preferred taskRoutineTechnicalDiverse Unorthodox Work styleParticipateStructuredReactive Instinctive StrengthTeam playerLogical ThinkerEnergy source Risk taker Limitation Too indirect Too impersonal Too intense Too nontraditional Low StyleLow DLow ILow SLow C

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. I prefer tasks that are______________________________. My work style tends to be______________________. My strengths are being a___________________________. Regarding my limitations, I tend to be too_____________ __________________________________; therefore, I need a High ______ Low _____ on my team. Defining Your Work Style challenging and detailed

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. Understanding Your Work/Role Style High StyleHigh DHigh IHigh SHigh C Preferred taskChallengingPeople relatedScheduledDetailed Work styleDecisiveInteractiveCooperativeTraditional Strength Problem solverEncouragerSupporterOrganizer LimitationToo direct Too disorganizedToo indecisiveToo detailed --------------------------------------- Midline ----------------------------------------------- Preferred taskRoutineTechnicalDiverse Unorthodox Work styleParticipateStructuredReactive Instinctive StrengthTeam playerLogical ThinkerEnergy source Risk taker Limitation Too indirect Too impersonal Too intense Too nontraditional Low StyleLow DLow ILow SLow C

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. I prefer tasks that are______________________________. My work style tends to be______________________. My strengths are being a___________________________. Regarding my limitations, I tend to be too_____________ __________________________________; therefore, I need a High ______ Low _____ on my team. Defining Your Work Style decisive and reactive challenging and detailed

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. Understanding Your Work/Role Style High StyleHigh DHigh IHigh SHigh C Preferred taskChallengingPeople relatedScheduledDetailed Work styleDecisiveInteractiveCooperativeTraditional Strength Problem solverEncouragerSupporterOrganizer LimitationToo direct Too disorganizedToo indecisiveToo detailed --------------------------------------- Midline ----------------------------------------------- Preferred taskRoutineTechnicalDiverse Unorthodox Work styleParticipativeStructuredReactive Instinctive StrengthTeam playerLogical ThinkerEnergy source Risk taker Limitation Too indirect Too impersonal Too intense Too nontraditional Low StyleLow DLow ILow SLow C

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. I prefer tasks that are______________________________. My work style tends to be______________________. My strengths are being a___________________________. Regarding my limitations, I tend to be too_____________ __________________________________; therefore, I need a High ______ Low _____ on my team. Defining Your Work Style decisive and reactive challenging and detailed problem solver and energy source

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. I prefer tasks that are______________________________. My work style tends to be______________________. My strengths are being a___________________________. Regarding my limitations, I tend to be too_____________ __________________________________; therefore, I need a High ______ Low _____ on my team. Defining Your Work Style decisive and reactive direct impersonal and intense challenging and detailed problem solver & energy source

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. I prefer tasks that are______________________________. My managing style tends to be______________________. My strengths are being a___________________________. Regarding my limitations, I tend to be too_____________ __________________________________; therefore, I need a High ______ Low _____ on my team. Defining Your Work Style cooperative and traditional direct impersonal and intense scheduled, detailed and routine supporter, organizer & team player I/S D

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. Understanding Your Communication Style [Team Building Survey - Page 6] High StyleHigh DHigh IHigh SHigh C ActAssertivePersuasivePatient Contemplative WantControlApprovalRoutineStandards FearLosingRejectionChangeBeing wrong ResponseAngerBlame NonparticipationCriticism --------------------------------------- Midline ----------------------------------------------- ActCooperativeUnemotionalResponsiveFree-spirited WantHarmonyLogicalVarietyNon structured Fear ConfrontationIllogical actions Status Quo Conforming ResponseIndifferenceSuspiciousPhysical action Emotion ActAssertivePersuasivePatient Contemplative WantControlApprovalRoutineStandards FearLosingRejectionChangeBeing wrong ResponseAngerBlame NonparticipationCriticism --------------------------------------- Midline ----------------------------------------------- ActCooperativeUnemotionalResponsiveFree-spirited WantHarmonyLogicalVarietyNon structured Fear ConfrontationIllogical actions Status Quo Conforming ResponseIndifferenceSuspiciousPhysical action Emotion Low StyleLow DLow ILow SLow C

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. Understanding Your Communication Style [Team Building Survey - Page 6 High StyleHigh DHigh IHigh SHigh C ActAssertivePersuasivePatient Contemplative WantControlApprovalRoutineStandards FearLosingRejectionChangeBeing wrong ResponseAngerBlame NonparticipationCriticism --------------------------------------- Midline ----------------------------------------------- ActCooperativeUnemotionalResponsiveFree-spirited WantHarmonyLogicalVarietyNon structured Fear ConfrontationIllogical actions Status Quo Conforming ResponseIndifferenceSuspiciousPhysical action Emotion ActAssertivePersuasivePatient Contemplative WantControlApprovalRoutineStandards FearLosingRejectionChangeBeing wrong ResponseAngerBlame NonparticipationCriticism --------------------------------------- Midline ----------------------------------------------- ActCooperativeUnemotionalResponsiveFree-spirited WantHarmonyLogicalVarietyNon structured Fear ConfrontationIllogical actions Status Quo Conforming ResponseIndifferenceSuspiciousPhysical action Emotion Low StyleLow DLow ILow SLow C

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. As a S/C style blend, I naturally act_______________________ because I want _______________________________________ If I perceive that I may face _____________________________ I may respond with ___________________________________ Defining Your Unique Communication Style cooperative & unemotional

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. As a S/C style blend, I naturally act_______________________ because I want _______________________________________ If I perceive that I may face _____________________________ I may respond with ___________________________________ Defining Your Unique Communication Style cooperative & unemotional harmony, standards & routine

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. As a S/C style blend, I naturally act_______________________ because I want _______________________________________ If I perceive that I may face _____________________________ I may respond with ___________________________________ Defining Your Unique Communication Style cooperative & unemotional harmony, standards & routine confrontation, being wrong & change

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. As a S/C style blend, I naturally act_______________________ because I want _______________________________________ If I perceive that I may face _____________________________ I may respond with ___________________________________ Defining Your Unique Communication Style cooperative & unemotional harmony, standards & routine confrontation, being wrong & change suspicion, nonparticipation and indifference

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. DISC responses to conflict High StyleHigh DHigh IHigh SHigh C ComfortableDecisiveEnthusiastic Supportive Structure FearLosingRejectionChangeBeing wrong TensionDemandingAttacksCompliesAvoids conflict ProlongedAvoids contactCompliesAttacks Demands details --------------------------------------- Midline ----------------------------------------------- ComfortableTeam playerWorking alone SpontaneousNon structure FearConfrontationIllogical actions Status Quo Conforming TensionBecomes quietRemains quietChallenges Arbitrary Prolonged Stuffs feelingsCovert actionsAssesses blame Sarcastic ComfortableDecisiveEnthusiastic Supportive Structure FearLosingRejectionChangeBeing wrong TensionDemandingAttacksCompliesAvoids conflict ProlongedAvoids contactCompliesAttacks Demands details --------------------------------------- Midline ----------------------------------------------- ComfortableTeam playerWorking alone SpontaneousNon structure FearConfrontationIllogical actions Status Quo Conforming TensionBecomes quietRemains quietChallenges Arbitrary Prolonged Stuffs feelingsCovert actionsAssesses blame Sarcastic Low StyleLow DLow ILow SLow C

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. I am most comfortable being __________________________ When I feel fears of ______________ it causes tension for me. Under tension, I may _________________________________ If this intensifies the conflict, I may _____________________ Defining Your Negotiating Style in resolving Conflict supportive & structured

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. I am most comfortable being __________________________ When I feel fears of ______________ it causes tension for me. Under tension, I may _________________________________ If this intensifies the conflict, I may _____________________ Defining Your Negotiating Style in resolving Conflict supportive & structured confrontation

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. I am most comfortable being __________________________ When I feel fears of ______________ it causes tension for me. Under tension, I may _________________________________ If this intensifies the conflict, I may _____________________ Defining Your Negotiating Style in resolving Conflict supportive & structured confrontation remain calm & become quiet stuff feelings or react covertly

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. DISC relational styles [Team Building Survey – Page 8] High StyleHigh DHigh IHigh SHigh C RespondBe directBe friendly Be nonthreatening Be specific Relate Briefness Express of feelingsFriendly tones Patient answers Reinforce The Bottom line Social recognition Time to process Time to validate Help Get out of the wayTalk to meAssurances Leave me alone --------------------------------------- Midline ----------------------------------------------- RespondTime to processBe Logical Focus on action Focus on activities Relate Nonverbal AssurancesAccurate Data Variety Non structure ReinforceTime to reactSupportControlEncouragement Help Give me a hugRespect privacyAre spontaneous Are flexible RespondBe directBe friendly Be nonthreatening Be specific Relate Briefness Express of feelingsFriendly tones Patient answers Reinforce The Bottom line Social recognition Time to process Time to validate Help Get out of the wayTalk to meAssurances Leave me alone --------------------------------------- Midline ----------------------------------------------- RespondTime to processBe Logical Focus on action Focus on activities Relate Nonverbal AssurancesAccurate Data Variety Non structure ReinforceTime to reactSupportControlEncouragement Help Give me a hugRespect privacyAre spontaneous Are flexible Low StyleLow DLow ILow SLow C

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. DISC relational styles High StyleHigh DHigh IHigh SHigh C RespondBe directBe friendly Be nonthreatening Be specific Relate Briefness Express of feelingsFriendly tones Patient answers Reinforce The Bottom line Social recognition Time to process Time to validate Help Get out of the wayTalk to meAssurances Leave me alone --------------------------------------- Midline ----------------------------------------------- RespondTime to processBe Logical Focus on action Focus on activities Relate Nonverbal AssurancesAccurate Data Variety Non structure ReinforceTime to reactSupportControlEncouragement Help Give me a hugRespect privacyAre spontaneous Are flexible RespondBe directBe friendly Be nonthreatening Be specific Relate Briefness Express of feelingsFriendly tones Patient answers Reinforce The Bottom line Social recognition Time to process Time to validate Help Get out of the wayTalk to meAssurances Leave me alone --------------------------------------- Midline ----------------------------------------------- RespondTime to processBe Logical Focus on action Focus on activities Relate Nonverbal AssurancesAccurate Data Variety Non structure ReinforceTime to reactSupportControlEncouragement Help Give me a hugRespect privacyAre spontaneous Are flexible Low StyleLow DLow ILow SLow C

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. As a high S/C and low D/I blend, my suggestion to others in responding to me is _____________________________________ in relating to me with ___________________________________ in reinforcing me give me_________________________________ When I’m under stress, you can be helpful to me if you________ _____________________________________________________. Defining the 3 R’s of Building a Relationship with You be non threatening, specific and logical

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. As a S/C style blend, my suggestion to others in responding to me is ______________________________________________________ in relating to me with ___________________________________ in reinforcing me give me_________________________________ When I’m under stress, you can be helpful to me if you________ _____________________________________________________. Defining the 3 R’s of Building a Relationship with You be non threatening, specific and logical nonverbal assurances and friendly tones

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. As a S/C style blend, my suggestion to others in responding to me is ______________________________________________________ in relating to me with ___________________________________ in reinforcing me give me_________________________________ When I’m under stress, you can be helpful to me if you________ _____________________________________________________. Defining the 3 R’s of Building a Relationship with You be non threatening, specific and logical nonverbal assurances and friendly tones time to process, validate and then react

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. As a S/C style blend, my suggestion to others in responding to me is ______________________________________________________ in relating to me with ___________________________________ in reinforcing me give me_________________________________ When I’m under stress, you can be helpful to me if you________ _____________________________________________________. Defining the 3 R’s of Building a Relationship with You be non threatening, specific and logical nonverbal assurances and friendly tones time to process, validate and then react give me assurance and a hug

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. Developing DISC Balance Underline the strength(s) & weakness(es) that best describe you. Circle the style that best complements your strength(s) and weakness(es). Strengths WeaknessesComplementary Style Initiating Taking care of details/follow through Decisive Goal-oriented Competitive Forceful Authoritative Showing Patience Showing concern for people Diplomatic Team Player Verbalize feeling of others C S I C S I Page 9

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. Developing DISC Balance Strengths WeaknessesComplementary Style Emotionally responsive Objective problem solver Optimistic starter Confident Verbally enthusiastic Trusting & affirming Socially sensitive Follow-through Realistic Making unpopular decisions Good listener Asking critical questions D S C D S C Page 9

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. Developing DISC Balance Strengths WeaknessesComplementary Style Accommodating Challenging Patient Amiable Good listener Easy going Calm Spontaneous Asking critical questions Aggressive Expressive Concerned about details D I C D I C Page 9

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. Developing DISC Balance Strengths WeaknessesComplementary Style Cautious Decisive Precise Thorough Well prepared Perfectionist Systematic thinker Flexible Accommodation Problem Solver Verbalize thoughts of others Practical D I S I S D Page 9

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. Relationship strategy for High D Styles How to Respond to a High D In conflict expect: Disagreement and debate Focus: On actions and goals Tone: Must be firm and direct Give: “What” responses Disengage: When the conversation becomes too heated How to Relate to a High D Be brief and to the point Use logic with an action planAllow time to consider your ideas How to Reinforce the High D Repeat the plan of action focusing on goals, objectives, & results Give bottomline instructionsGet out of the way

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. Relationship Strategy or the High I Styles How to Respond to a High I In conflict expect: Denial or shift blame responses Focus: On relationships and fun activities Tone: Informal, friendly and positive Give: “Who” responses Disengage: When responses become too emotional How to Relate to a High I Use friendly voice tones Allow time for them to verbalize their feelingsYou transfer talk to an action plan How to Reinforce the High I Offer positive encouragement and incentives for taking on tasks You organize the action planCommunicate positive recognition

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. Relationship Strategy or the High S Style How to Respond to a High S In conflict expect: Need for process time when considering change Focus: On harmony and stability Tone: Be nonthreatening and patient Give: “How” responses; make allowance for family needs and issues Disengage: When they become quiet and you loose eye contact How to Relate to a High S Use friendly tones when instructing Give personal, nonverbal acceptance and assurances Allow time to process information How to Reinforce the High S Repeat any instructions Provide hands-on reinforcementBe patient in allowing time to take ownership

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. Relationship Strategy or the High C Style How to Respond to a High C In conflict expect: Cautious or negative responses Focus: On answering their questions Tone: Patient and persistent Give: “Why” responses Disengage: When they respond with a “poor me” statement How to Relate to a High C Answer questions in a patient and persistent manner Mix accurate data with assurancesAllow time to validate information How to Reinforce the High C Provide a step by step approach to a goal Provide reassurances of supportGive permission to validate information with third parties

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. I feel the four best words to describe my strengths are: (page 9) The style(s) I need to balance my weaknesses & limitations are: (p9) Communicating My DISC Style to Others Page 11

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. When responding to me in conflict, I prefer: (page 10) When relating to me, I prefer: (page 10) To reinforce, I prefer: (page 10) To be a more effective team member, I need (page 10) Communicating My DISC Style to Others Page 11

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. Communicating My DISC Style to Others When I am under stress, the most helpful thing you can do for me is to: As a High ____, I believe the behavior skills that best describe me are: Page 11

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. DISC relational styles High StyleHigh DHigh IHigh SHigh C RespondBe directBe friendly Be nonthreatening Be specific Relate Briefness Express of feelingsFriendly tones Patient answers Reinforce The Bottom line Social recognition Time to process Time to validate Help Get out of the wayTalk to meAssurances Leave me alone --------------------------------------- Midline ----------------------------------------------- RespondTime to processBe Logical Focus on action Focus on activities Relate Nonverbal AssurancesAccurate Data Variety Non structure ReinforceTime to reactSupportControlEncouragement Help Give me a hugRespect privacyAre spontaneous Are flexible RespondBe directBe friendly Be nonthreatening Be specific Relate Briefness Express of feelingsFriendly tones Patient answers Reinforce The Bottom line Social recognition Time to process Time to validate Help Get out of the wayTalk to meAssurances Leave me alone --------------------------------------- Midline ----------------------------------------------- RespondTime to processBe Logical Focus on action Focus on activities Relate Nonverbal AssurancesAccurate Data Variety Non structure ReinforceTime to reactSupportControlEncouragement Help Give me a hugRespect privacyAre spontaneous Are flexible Low StyleLow DLow ILow SLow C Page 8

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. Communicating My DISC Style to Others When I am under stress, the most helpful thing you can do for me is to: As a High ____, I believe the behavior skills that best describe me are: Page 11

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. DISC Blends & Biblical Characters – UHOMY wkb. - Page 29 DISC BLENDS BIBLICAL CHARACTERS D - [Developer] SOLOMON, RAHAB, ZIPPORAH D/I - [Result-Oriented] JOSHUA, SARAH D=I - [Inspirational] APOLLOS, STEPHEN, LYDIA D/C - [Creative] PAUL, RACHEL I - [Promoter] AARON, KING SAUL I/D - [Persuader] PETER, REBEKAH I/S - [Counselor] BARNABAS, ABIGAIL I/C - [Appraiser] DAVID, MARY MAGDALENE S or S/C - [Specialist] ISSAC, DORCAS S/D- [Achiever] NEHEMIAH, MARTHA S/I- [Agent] ABRAHAM, HANNAH S/C/D - [Investigator] JACOB, JAMES [ACTS 15], ANNA C or C/S - [Objective -thinker] LUKE, ESTHER C/S/D - [Perfectionist] MOSES, THOMAS, NAOMI C/S/I - [Practitioner] ELIJAH, DEBORAH, RUTH C = S - [Perfectionist] JOHN, MARY

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. Tools to Measure Needs of Couples Strengths, limitations and fears Strengths, limitations and fears How and why conflict occurs How and why conflict occurs Resolution strategies based on Biblical models Resolution strategies based on Biblical models Five Love Languages assessment Five Love Languages assessment

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. Additional Tools to Measure Needs  Assesses DISC styles and parallels DISC profiles to Biblical characters to Biblical characters  Measures one’s Love Language Love Language  Assesses Spiritual Gifts Learning Style profile  Addresses Jesus’ style

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. Youth Survey - 3 R’s of communication which parallels the Biblical strategies 3 R’s of communication which parallels the Biblical strategies Hemispheric style – Right brain/Left brain Hemispheric style – Right brain/Left brain Learning styles Learning styles Parallels with a famous leader or Biblical character Parallels with a famous leader or Biblical character

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. Children’s Behavior Survey 3 R’s of communication which parallels the Biblical strategies 3 R’s of communication which parallels the Biblical strategies Learning styles Learning styles Parallels with a famous leader or Biblical character Parallels with a famous leader or Biblical character How I learn exercise How I learn exercise

In His Grace, Inc. © Copyrighted, In His Grace, Inc., Houston, Texas 1997 Reproduced under license from In His Grace, In.c. All rights reserved. For more information: Understanding How Others Misunderstand You book - Over 300 pages of information with a focus on integrating the DISC model with Biblical characters. Understanding How Others Misunderstand You workbook - Over 144 pages paralleling the Understanding book. The workbook includes six assessments (4 DISC profiles, a Role Analysis and Spiritual Gifts inventory.) Contact: In His Grace, Inc., 3006 Quincannon Lane, Houston, Texas 77043. Phone numbers: (713) 934-8810, fax (713) 462-2208, e-mail: krvoges@aol.com

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