DiSC Personality!

According to the DiSC assessment, my primary personality style is C - compliant, correct, cautious. The description in the overview that says "likes to take on passive roles and is task-oriented" is only half true. I am definitely task-oriented, thorough, precise, and am sensitive to criticism, however I definitely do NOT like to take on passive roles! I used to be really shy and quiet when I was very young; however, since middle school I've become increasingly outgoing, confident, and active. I prefer to be in charge of any situation or project I'm in, which is definitely why I want to be a director and leader in the theatre industry!

I absolutely agree with my pattern name! I am a Chancellor (or Judge/One Who Upholds Truth). My strengths in communication and leadership are that I require correctness and that I am very aware of deadlines. I also "work tenaciously to resolve problems, combining accuracy with quick thinking." I consider myself pretty type A - I value organization, cleanliness, accuracy, and completeness - and I've always valued traditional schooling and intellect. I also give off an energetic style to motivate and excite my peers to both have fun, and also get things done. My weaknesses are that I "sometimes neglect careful planning and may jump into projects without thorough consideration." Also, when in a high pressure or stressful situation I tend to enforce and express my opinions without allowing other to have a voice. I absolutely do accept projects without thinking long term about the cost. For example, I agreed to help a friend out on a show she's working on, when I already am on the creative team of three other shows at the moment - I have a hard time saying no to opportunities. Speaking of being controlling, I do like to inject my opinion and only my opinion when I'm under pressure, because I only really trust myself to get a task done effectively and efficiently.

 

The last sentence of my description says that "chancellors are always looking ahead to what new and exciting adventures they can jump into next." This is something I really hold close to my heart - I wrote my personal statement for college applications on the countdowns I make looking forward to the next big thing, and I am constantly searching for something new and exciting I can dive into!!

All this information will make me a better teammate and leader because I can articulate my own strengths and weaknesses more clearly. I think I always knew these things about myself, now I just have a cleaner, easier way of talking about them. The DiSC system will simultaneously help me understand and empathize with my employees or teammates better because I can always understand their motivations and struggles. For example, if I knew someone didn't like change and took a long time to adjust to things, I could understand if they were becoming stressed with a change in routine or position. Overall, it will help everyone comprehend everyone's feelings and behaviors much better and love each other for who we are!