The Lasting Impact: How DISC Helps Leaders Create Legacies
For years, Michael was the kind of leader who thrived in fast-paced, results-driven environments. He was a high “D” personality—decisive, determined, and always focused on getting things done. Under his leadership, his team consistently hit goals and outperformed expectations. But something was missing.
Michael noticed that his team had high turnover and few internal promotions. New team members often felt overwhelmed, and long-term employees didn’t see a path for growth. Every time someone left, Michael had to rebuild from scratch. He was building short-term wins—but not a legacy.
Wake-Up Call
During a quarterly leadership retreat, Michael heard something that struck a nerve:
“A great leader doesn’t just lead—they develop other leaders.”
That hit hard. He realized he had never invested in succession planning or leadership development. He led by example—but never taught others how to lead. He didn’t know how to mentor people who were different from him.
That’s when Michael enrolled in the DISC Leadership Mentorship Training.
The Turning Point
The DISC assessment showed Michael something he hadn’t seen before—most of his team members were high “S” and “C” profiles: thoughtful, process-oriented, and support-driven individuals. His fast, no-nonsense communication style wasn’t empowering them—it was intimidating them.
Through the training, Michael learned to:
✅ Adapt his feedback style based on DISC types (e.g., give space for Cs to process before expecting responses).
✅ Recognize leadership potential in quiet contributors who didn’t raise their hands.
✅ Create mentoring structures where emerging leaders felt supported and safe.
✅ Model emotionally intelligent leadership, not just operational excellence.
He shifted from a “commander” to a “coach.”
The results? Within the year, Michael had mentored two team leads who were now heading projects independently. His team turnover decreased, and employee satisfaction soared. The culture changed from pressure to purpose.
His proudest moment wasn’t launching a successful product—but watching one of his mentees lead a team meeting with clarity, empathy, and confidence.
Michael no longer worried about being “irreplaceable.” He was building something that would outlast him.
Want to Build a Leadership Legacy Like Michael?
Join our DISC Leadership Mentorship Training and learn how to unlock leadership potential in others while refining your own. The impact you make today can shape your organization’s future.
👉 Start mentoring the leaders of tomorrow or Book a discovery call to learn more
Looking forward to helping you step into your full leadership potential.
Best regards,
Checree Bryant
CEO Actuate Consulting
