Better communication by understanding personality styles, part 1 Fostering Marriage

On this episode, we’re talking about the importance of understanding personality styles through the lens of DISC.
Why this is important
It’s super important to have better communicationIt’s better for not taking things personallyIt’s important for understanding each other
DISC 101
We all send and receive information the way we prefer to send and receive it
Natural vs. adaptive styles
We all have D, I, S, and C but people tend to have 1-2 dominant styles
Maturity vs. immaturity
The goal is to lean in the direction of one another’s personality styles
What that looks like
High D
(D) Dominance, Results Oriented, Driven, Competitive
Where they’re gifted:
Thinking innovatively, challenges the status quo
Problem-solvers
Self-starters
Leading groups in same direction
Functioning well under heavy workloads
Weaknesses or how they contribute to conflict:
Oversteps authority
Argumentative
Doesn't consider opinions of others
Takes on too much thinking it will create fast results
Commonly misses details that prevent mistakes
Controls environment through anger
High I
(I) Influencing, Persuasive, Inspiring, Enthusiastic
Where they’re gifted:
Enthusiastic and optimistic
Persuasive
Trusting
Accepting of others
Incredible at influencing and motivating
Creative problem-solvers
Weaknesses or how they contribute to conflict:
Can be more concerned with speaking than listening
Says "yes" too much and overpromises
Feels attacked by critique
Needs to be accepted
Loses focus with too many details
Controls environment through charm