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Data Dome Resources – The World According to DISC: DISC Holiday Stress |
The World According to DISC™: Holiday StressHappy Holidays?That may be a hard wish to fulfill considering the extra demands that the holidays bring. The holiday season celebrates love and peace. It is no secret, however, that for many it is also a time of heightened stress. Under stress, the weaknesses of each behavioral style become glaringly evident. We are taken out of our normal routine. As stress increases, “being nice” sometimes gets shoved aside, and we move closer to our natural style - and not always the best behaviors. Think of the DISC implications: From the lack of patience in traffic, to the bump and grind in the malls, we see the signs of the basic styles under stress. For illustrative purposes, we'll reduce the analysis to the most basic 4 quadrants (ignoring the interactions between these). Here's what each factor in a "High" position looks like under moderate to heavy stress: D - Dominance, Response to Challenges and ProblemsHigh D - Drive, Challenge: How the person responds to problems and challenges.Under stress: Demanding, Nervy, Aggressive, Egotistical
Consider: How would a Low D under stress respond to problems and challenges? I - Influence, Persuading Others to Your Point of ViewHigh I - Influencing, Contacts: How the person influences others to his or her point of view.Under stress: Self-promoting, Overly Optimistic, Gabby, Glib, Unrealistic
Consider: How would a Low I under stress interact with others? S - Steadiness, Response to the Pace of the EnvironmentHigh S - Steadiness, Consistency: How the person responds to the pace of the environment.Under stress: Undemonstrative, Unconcerned, Hesitant, Inflexible
Consider: How would a Low S under stress respond to changes in environmental pace? C - Compliance - Response to Rules and ProceduresHigh C - Compliance, Constraints: How the person responds to rules and procedures set by others.Under stress: Pessimistic, Picky/Fussy, Overly Critical
Consider: How would a Low C under stress respond to procedures and rules? Recognize and AdaptEven very effective communicators will find it challenging to adapt their behaviors under stress.
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