Arguing With Yourself?

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Do you ever argue with yourself? I’m sure we’ve all done this at some point, but if your dominant personality blend is an “opposite blend” then you struggle with this every day! I like to refer to it as having a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other. Each of us has our own unique personality blend using the DISC Model of Human Behavior. In the DISC Model, 80 percent of people are dominant in two of the four letters. If you want a deeper look at DISC then visit http://www.UsingDISC.com for more insights. Some people have dominant letters that are considered a “natural blend”. This means both of the letters have a lot in common. These blends would be the letters D/I or S/C. Others have a complementary blend. This means both of the letters have some things in common, but other things that are quite different. These blends would be the letters D/C or I/S. The less common blend is called an “opposite blend”. With this blend, the letters have nothing in common. You are not actually born this personality blend. It happens from conditioning (which is another article in itself). When you are an “opposite blend”, you experience inner conflict on a daily basis. This happens because part of you is telling you to do things one way and another part of you is telling you to do the exact opposite. The struggle is real! Do you know your personality blend? It’s extremely easy to discover your blend by doing an online assessment. These can be purchased in our online store and are VERY reasonably priced! Not only will you discover your personality blend, you’ll also receive an insightful report. This report reveals your natural strengths, challenges, and communication style. If you’d like to find out your personality blend or simply sign up to receive our free weekly video tip or monthly newsletter, simply go to http://www.UsingDISC.com. We’d love to introduce you to a world of personality!

About the Author:

Angel Tucker is a communication specialist, expert personality profiler, best selling author, award winning author and mother of 5 who has been speaking professionally for nearly 3 decades! The valuable insights she shares can give her audience the tools to succeed in becoming a more impactful leader, eliminating conflict, building teams, increasing customer satisfaction and retention, reducing employee turnover, self improvement, bettering relationships, effective parenting, and so much more! As a C.H.B.C. (Certified Human Behavior Consultant) she has helped many tens of thousands of people create win/win situations in every aspect of their lives!  Her non-fiction book titled “Stop Squatting With Your Spurs On – the power to read people, get what you want, and communicate without pain became a National Best Seller the same month it was released. She is a valuable resource for media as an expert in her field and is regularly featured on National radio/television and internet venues as well as magazines. Angel is a highly sought after speaker who has worked with several well-known organizations to include Wal-Mart, EXIT Realty Corp. International, Women’s Council, San Diego State University, the United States Air Force and many more. Additionally, she has created an Award-Winning children’s book series called the “Four Pals” book series that teaches kids how to recognize different personality types and appreciate their differences. Angel pours her heart into every session she does and has a true passion for leaving the campground better than she found it as well as making a difference in people’s lives.

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Speed Reading Personality Types – Pause or No Pause?

Did you know you can tell someone’s personality type just by whether or not they pause before responding to a question or comment? You really can! Let’s take a look at this through the lense of the DISC Model of Human Behavior. Before we take a look at this speed reading tip, I’ll give you a quick review, in case you aren’t familiar with DISC or you just need a refresher. The letter “D” stands for Dominant, the letter “I” stands for inspiring, the letter “S” stands for supportive, and the letter “C” stands for cautious. Now that you’re up to speed, let’s take a look at the pause… or lack of the pause and what it reveals about the person! If someone talks over the end of your sentence or begins talking as soon as you stop talking, they are likely a “D” or an “I” personality type! This means you have to keep things moving as BOTH of these personality types become bored very easily. You’ll also need to stick to bottom line info! Neither one of these types wants lots of information! Think “big picture” instead of “details”. If you need to give them a lot of information, ask yourself how you can put the information into summaries or bullet points instead of long proposals. Lastly, emphasize status and prestige. If someone pauses, they are typically an “S” or a “C”. This means you need to slow down! Also, give them details and information that you may not think is important. Additionally, make sure you allow time for questions after the information is given. Lastly, emphasize safety and security instead of status and prestige. So how do you find out what you’re supposed to do once you recognize who you are dealing with? That’s where my website, UsingDISC.com and my best selling book, Stop Squatting With Your Spurs On can help! Both are valuable resources that give you easy tools and tips for interacting with people effectively so you they feel understood and are more likely to trust you. Just by paying attention to simple things like pauses or interruptions, you can move toward creating successful interactions! Always remember to communicate with people the way THEY need you to and not the way YOU prefer to be communicated with! The HARDEST part of determining someone’s personality type quickly is paying attention to the person. If we are being honest, the person we are NORMALLY focusing on is ourselves. I don’t mean this in a negative or egotistical way. I mean we are thinking about things we need to do and places we need to go and meetings we have so we don’t take the focus off the “mental list” long enough to pay attention to the clues that someone is giving us. The clues reveal what their dominant personality type is, which in turn lets us know how they need us to interact with them! Once you begin to consciously pay attention to the other person, you may be surprised by how easy it is to discover their dominant personality type! You just need to know what to look for. Again, this is where my best selling book and website can be amazing resources for you! I hope you found this helpful! Remember – you can always find me on social media as well as my website: UsingDISC.com. I hope you ALSO remember to let your personality shine! Angel Tucker is an Expert Personality Profiler, Best Selling Author, Award Winning Author, and Keynote Speaker. Through her easy to use ideas, she has empowered countless people to positively change the dynamics of their relationships through effective communication. Angel is passionate about helping others create win/win interactions and would love to speak for your group or organization. She can easily be reached at: Angel@UsingDISC.com.

The Benefits of Understanding DISC

n today’s competitive business environment, understanding human behavior is crucial for success. While every individual is unique, there are patterns of behavior that can help us better understand and connect with others. This is where the DISC model comes in.

The DISC model of human behavior, developed by William Moulton Marston, provides insights into the four different personality types: Dominance (D), Inspiring (I), Supportive (S), and Cautious (C). Understanding these personality types and how they interact can significantly enhance your sales efforts and help you build strong and meaningful connections with your customers.

Here are some benefits of using the DISC model to increase sales in your business:

1. Tailored Communication: By applying the DISC model, you can identify the dominant personality traits of your customers and adapt your communication style accordingly. For example, if you’re dealing with a Dominant (D) personality type, utilizing direct and concise language will resonate with them, while an Inspiring (I) personality type might respond better to a more enthusiastic and persuasive approach. By customizing your communication, you can establish a stronger rapport and increase your chances of closing a sale.

2. Effective Sales Strategies: The DISC model can help you identify the different motivations and decision-making processes of each personality type. People with a Supportive (S) personality, for instance, are more likely to be risk-averse and prefer detailed information before making a purchasing decision. Understanding this, you can provide them with thorough product descriptions and testimonials to build their trust. On the other hand, Cautious (C) personality types appreciate data-driven information and prefer logical arguments. By tailoring your sales strategies to match the preferences of each personality type, you can increase the likelihood of a successful sale.

3. Conflict Resolution: One of the most powerful benefits of the DISC model is its ability to enhance conflict resolution. By understanding people’s natural inclinations and communication styles, you can prevent potential conflicts or resolve them more effectively. For example, if you have two team members with conflicting communication styles, you can identify their DISC personality types and help them understand each other better. This increased understanding can lead to improved cooperation and ultimately, better sales outcomes.

4. Building Strong Customer Relationships: Using the DISC model can help you develop strong and lasting relationships with your customers. By understanding their personality types, you can anticipate their needs and preferences, thus making them feel valued and understood.

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DISC And Building Relationships

There are two personalities who not only excel at building relationships, but also desire for you to build relationships with them! It probably comes as no surprise that I am referring to the “I” and “S” personality types! These are the personality types who are people oriented! As a result they love to get to know people, but also want people to show an interest in them! If you are interacting with one of these two types and want to build a win/win relationship – make sure to ask about things that help you get to know them! For example, you could ask about their kids, their pets, or their jobs. There are other personality types who either aren’t interested (you know it’s the “D”s) or uncomfortable (yep the “C”s) when it comes to talking about personal things. The “I” and “S” types thrive on it! It energizes them and let’s them know you really care about them as a person. They will appreciate the fact that you took the time to get to know them so make sure you do!

Our Diaries Reveal Our Differences!

I couldn’t help but share this with you! One of my dear acquaintances sent it to me and I think it perfectly demonstrates how we are different. As you read the story, imagine the wife as an “I/S” type and the husband as a “D” type!

 

Wife’s Diary:

Tonight, I thought Bob was acting weird.

We had made plans to meet at a nice restaurant for dinner.

I was shopping with my friends all day long, and I was a little late for our “date.”

Conversation wasn’t flowing, so I thought he was upset at the fact that I was a bit late; but he made no comment on it.

So I suggested that we go somewhere quiet, so that we could talk.

He agreed, but he didn’t say much.

I asked him what was wrong.

He said, “Nothing”.

I asked him if it was my fault that he was upset.

He said he wasn’t upset, that it had nothing to do with me, and not to worry about it.

On the way home, I told him that I loved him.

He smiled slightly, and kept driving.

I can’t explain his behavior.

I don’t know why he didn’t say, “I love you, too”.

When we got home, I felt as if I had lost him completely, as if he wanted nothing to do with me anymore.

He just sat there quietly, and watched TV.

He continued to seem so distant and absent.

Finally, with silence all around us, I decided to go to bed.

About 15 minutes later, he came to bed.

But I still felt that he was distracted, and his thoughts were somewhere else.

He fell asleep . . . I cried.

I don’t know what to do.

I’m almost sure that his thoughts are with someone else.

My life is a disaster.

Husband’s Diary:

My boat wouldn’t start, can’t figure it out.

 

As you can see by this fun story – many times we have conflict that exists in our lives that doesn’t need to! We shouldn’t assume what someone else is thinking!

If you want to learn more about personality types, check out our website:http://www.personalityprofiles.org. There are tons of great FREE resources to help you better understand and interact with people who are different from you!

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Angel Tucker is an expert personality profiler who has been speaking professionally at venues across North America for over 27 years! Her dynamic presentations empower people with the ability to read personality types within 60 seconds! This valuable insight can give her audience the tools to succeed in self improvement, bettering relationships, effective parenting, and job advancement! As a C.H.B.C. (Certified Human Behavior Consultant) she has helped tens of thousands of people create win/win situations in every aspect of their lives!  Her non-fiction book titled “Stop Squatting With Your Spurs On – the power to read people, get what you want, and communicate without pain became a National Best Seller the same month it was released. She is a valuable resource for media as an expert in her field and is regularly featured on National radio/television and internet venues as well as magazines. Angel is a highly sought after speaker who has worked with several well-known organizations to include Wal-Mart Women’s Council of Realtors, EXIT Realty, NADA, and the United States Air Force. Additionally, she has created an Award-Winning children’s book series called the “Four Pals” book series that teaches kids how to recognize different personality types and appreciate their differences.

Opposite Personality Blends using the DISC Model of Human Behavior

In addition to Natural Blends and Complementary Blends, which I discussed in recent posts, there are also opposite blends. Examples of opposite blends are: D/S, S/D, I/C, or C/I.

If you are one of these blends, you were not born this way. You have conditioned, or taught yourself to be this way over a period of time. Typically this happens out of necessity. For example – maybe you were a first born child who was naturally an “S” but a tragic event caused you to have to raise your siblings. You would, out of necessity, most like become more “D” to adapt to the situation. There can be good or factors that shape and mold our personality type. Some people have so many learned personality traits that they actually show on an assessment as “LEVEL”! This is only about 1 percent of the population.

When you are an opposite blend, this could easily create struggles within yourself and make you feel conflict. For example: if you are an I/C you may really want to go have some fun but you must do your absolute best on the current project and still meet deadline. Once I met an I/C who was playing with play dough and having a blast. As he was playing with the play dough, he was describing how it is sodium based, thus causing it to dry out quickly. This is the perfect example of an opposite blend! If you’ve ever seen the movie Patch Adams, Robin Williams plays an I/C blend in the movie.

I hope this has helped you understand opposite personality blends. No matter what your blend, remember to always let your personality shine!

If you want to know more about personality types, visit our website at: http://www.personalityprofiles.org. You can also download our free app on your smart phone which will allow you to take a free mini personality assessment! Just look for Personality Profiles LLC in your app store!

Affirmations for Personality Types using DISC

Personality Affirmations!

Did you know affirmations are a great way to start your day? I regularly help my coaching students develop affirmations that assist them in overcoming natural personality challenges. I’d like to share some of them with you today! I recommend writing them each one time each day for 21 days. You only need to do the ones for your personality type! If you want more affirmations for your personality, email me! I’m happy to give you some more: personalitypro@msn.com.

“D” personality types –

I am patient!

I show kindness to everyone I interact with.

I enjoy spending time with family.

I love to relax when my work is done!

I am very likeable.

I put my family first.

 

“I” personality types –

I always finish what I start!

I am thankful for what I have!

I invest and spend wisely!

I am reliable and trustworthy.

I always think before I speak.

I enjoy getting tasks accomplished.

 

“S” personality types –

I take good care of myself physically and mentally.

I am a great multi-tasker.

I enjoy being a leader!

I am confident and knowlegable.

I make quick decisions effortlessly!

I am great at persuading and motivating others!

 

“C” personality types –

I am an excellent listener!

I enjoy considering the ideas of others.

I love to be spontaneous!

I appreciate change!

I love to smile!

I enjoy showing affection to others.

Looking for a dynamic speaker for your next event? Contact Angel! personalitypro@msn.com.

Angel Tucker is an expert personality profiler who has been speaking professionally at venues across North America for over 25 years! Her dynamic presentations empower people with the ability to read personality types within 60 seconds! This valuable insight can give her audience the tools to succeed in self improvement, bettering relationships, effective parenting, and job advancement! As a C.H.B.C. (Certified Human Behavior Consultant) she has helped tens of thousands of people create win/win situations in every aspect of their lives!  Her non-fiction book titled “Stop Squatting With Your Spurs On – the power to read people, get what you want, and communicate without pain became a National Best Seller the same month it was released. She is a valuable resource for media as an expert in her field and is regularly featured on National radio/television and internet venues as well as magazines. Angel is a highly sought after speaker who has worked with several well known organizations to include Wal-Mart and the United States Air Force. Additionally she has created an Award Winning children’s book series called the “Four Pals” book series that teaches kids how to recognize different personality types and appreciate their differences. Her latest writing credits include another children’s book and a collaborative effort with Authors such as Mark Victor Hansen, Jack Canfeld and Les Brown. To learn more about Angel or chat with her regarding the possibility of speaking at your next engagement, go to http://www.AngelTuckerAuthor.com and complete the “Contact Us” page.

 

Complementary Personality Blends Using DISC

We are all our own unique combination of the four personality types D,I,S and C. About 80 percent of us are dominant in two of the four. It other words, you have 2 types that you operate in most of the time. We call this your “blend”. There are natural blends, complementary blends, and opposite blends. This article will discuss the complementary blends. I will cover the other blends in other posts. Here is a brief description of complementary blends:

If you are a D/C or a C/D, this is called a complementary blend. They have some things in common and some things that are very different.  If you have this blend you typically make a great business leader since you have both the drive to achieve (D) and the ability to deal with details (C). Below is a list of several  characteristics these two have in common:

 

Being task oriented

Being more private in nature with their feelings

Liking to make plans

Being involved with projects

Liking things to have a process

Making decisions based on logic

 

Here is a list of differences between the D and the C types:

D is outgoing while C is more reserved

D believes in quantity while C believes in quality

D prefers the bottom line while C prefers details and information

D types think about the now while C types think about the future

D types have moods that change quickly while C types have moods that change more slowly

D types prefer to move quickly while C types prefer to move slowly

D types are multi-tasked while C types prefer to work on one or two projects at a time

D types are fast starters while C types are strong finishers

 

If you are an I/S or a S/I, this is also a complementary blend. These blends also have some things in common and some which are different. If you are this blend then you are normally great when it comes to dealing with people! Here are several other characteristics these two have in common:

Being people oriented

Sharing emotions easily

Showing interest in others

Developing relationships

Spending time with others

Making decisions based on feelings

 

Here is a list of differences between the I and the S types:

I is outgoing while S is more reserved

I believes in quantity while S believes in quality

I prefers the bottom line while S prefers details and information

I types think about the now while S types think about the future

I types have moods that change quickly while S types have moods that change more slowly

I types prefer to move quickly while S types prefer to move slowly

I types are multi-tasked while S types prefer to work on one or two projects at a time

I types are fast starters while S types are strong finishers

 

If you’d like to know more about personality types visit us at: http://www.personalityprofiles.org. We have the largest selection of resources available to teach you more about personality types using the DISC model of human behavior. If you are looking for a dynamic speaker for YOUR next event, email us at: personalitypro@msn.com

 

Angel Tucker is an expert personality profiler who has been speaking professionally at venues across North America for over 25 years! Her dynamic presentations empower people with the ability to read personality types within 60 seconds! This valuable insight can give her audience the tools to succeed in self improvement, bettering relationships, effective parenting, and job advancement! As a C.H.B.C. (Certified Human Behavior Consultant) she has helped tens of thousands of people create win/win situations in every aspect of their lives!  Her non-fiction book titled “Stop Squatting With Your Spurs On – the power to read people, get what you want, and communicate without pain became a National Best Seller the same month it was released. She is a valuable resource for media as an expert in her field and is regularly featured on National radio/television and internet venues as well as magazines. Angel is a highly sought after speaker who has worked with several well known organizations to include Wal-Mart and the United States Air Force. Additionally she has created an Award Winning children’s book series called the “Four Pals” book series that teaches kids how to recognize different personality types and appreciate their differences. Her latest writing credits include another children’s book and a collaborative effort with Authors such as Mark Victor Hansen, Jack Canfeld and Les Brown.

Natural Personality Blends Using DISC

We are all our own unique combination of the four personality types D,I,S and C. About 80 percent of us are dominant in two of the four. It other words, you have 2 types that you operate in most of the time. We call this your “blend”. There are natural blends, complimentary blends, and opposite blends. This article will discuss the natural blends. I will cover the other blends in future posts. Here is a brief description of natural blends:

If you are a D/I or and I/D, this is what is called a natural blend. Both types are outgoing, both types live in extremes, and both types have emotions that change very quickly. There are several other characteristics these two have in common such as:

Talking with their hands

Interrupting when others are talking

Speaking very quickly

Being quick to spend money

Getting bored easily

Keeping items all over their desk

Piling items when they are going from one place to another

Being quantity driven

If you are an S/C or a C/S, this is also a natural blend. Both types are more reserved, both types prefer to work on one project at a time, and both types have emotions that change more slowly. There are several other characteristics these two have in common such as:

Not jumping into things right away – taking a deeper look

Being more thrifty in nature

Being quality driven

Being compassionate

Speaking more slowly

Using few or no hand gestures

Gathering information

Pausing before speaking

If you’d like to know more about personality types visit us at: http://www.personalityprofiles.org. We have the largest selection of resources available to teach you more about personality types using the DISC model of human behavior. If you are looking for a dynamic speaker for YOUR next event, email us at: personalitypro@msn.com

 

 

I couldn’t help but share this with you! One of my dear acquaintances sent it to me and I think it perfectly demonstrates how we are different. As you read the story, imagine the wife as an “I/S” type and the husband as a “D/C” type!

Wife’s Diary:

Tonight, I thought Bob was acting weird.

We had made plans to meet at a nice restaurant for dinner.

I was shopping with my friends all day long, and I was a little late for our “date.”

Conversation wasn’t flowing, so I thought he was upset at the fact that I was a bit late; but he made no comment on it.

So I suggested that we go somewhere quiet, so that we could talk.

He agreed, but he didn’t say much.

I asked him what was wrong.

He said, “Nothing”.

I asked him if it was my fault that he was upset.

He said he wasn’t upset, that it had nothing to do with me, and not to worry about it.

On the way home, I told him that I loved him.

He smiled slightly, and kept driving.

I can’t explain his behavior.

I don’t know why he didn’t say, “I love you, too”.

When we got home, I felt as if I had lost him completely, as if he wanted nothing to do with me anymore.

He just sat there quietly, and watched TV.

He continued to seem so distant and absent.

Finally, with silence all around us, I decided to go to bed.

About 15 minutes later, he came to bed.

But I still felt that he was distracted, and his thoughts were somewhere else.

He fell asleep . . . I cried.

I don’t know what to do.

I’m almost sure that his thoughts are with someone else.

My life is a disaster.

Husband’s Diary:

My boat wouldn’t start, can’t figure it out.

Want to know more about personality type? Check our our website: http://www.personalityprofiles.org