Why Every High-Performing Leader Knows Their DISC Profile
For Emma, being a leader meant setting high standards and pushing for results. As the VP of Marketing at a fast-growing company, she was always ahead of deadlines, decisive, and focused on efficiency.
But despite her success, there was a nagging issue—her team didn’t seem motivated.
🔹 Meetings felt flat. People rarely contributed ideas.
🔹 Projects lacked energy. Her team delivered, but only the bare minimum.
🔹 Turnover increased. Some of her best employees left for “better team culture.”
Emma couldn’t understand why. She was working hard—why wasn’t the team engaged?
Wake-Up Call: Leadership Isn’t Just About Performance
Emma’s turning point came during a DISC training workshop.
When she took the DISC assessment, her results revealed something eye-opening:
🚨 She had a strong D (Dominant) personality—goal-driven, assertive, and results-oriented.
🚨 But her team was made up of high S (Steady) and C (Conscientious) personalities—people who valued collaboration, stability, and detailed planning.
Suddenly, it all made sense.
Her direct, fast-paced leadership style made her S employees feel overwhelmed and her C employees feel unheard. While she saw urgency and efficiency as strengths, her team saw them as pressure and a lack of empathy.
If she wanted engagement, she had to lead differently.
The Shift: Adapting Leadership to Inspire
With this new self-awareness, Emma made three key changes:
✅ For S Personalities (Steady): She slowed down, asked about their challenges, and gave them time to process changes before implementing new strategies.
✅ For C Personalities (Conscientious): She provided detailed expectations and invited them to help refine plans, making them feel valued for their analytical strengths.
✅ For Herself: She stopped assuming her way was the only way. Instead of leading how she preferred, she adapted to what her team needed.
The difference was remarkable.
Her once disengaged employees became more vocal in meetings, productivity increased, and team morale improved. Emma didn’t just push for results anymore—she inspired them.
How Well Do You Know Your Leadership Style?
Great leaders don’t just manage—they understand themselves first so they can connect with their team. Just like Emma, you can transform your leadership by knowing your DISC profile.
👉 Take a DISC Assessment today and unlock your leadership potential!
Looking forward to helping you step into your full leadership potential.
Best regards,
Checree Bryant
CEO Actuate Consulting
