Self-Awareness

I am unique …everyone is unique Insert a picture of your family. Introduce them and use them as an example of how people are all different. Be brief, but share something specific about each person in your family.

Reflect List different tendencies in people around you. List how you are different than most people around you.

An “emotionally intelligent” person knows: I am not the same as everybody else. Everybody is not the same as me. E.Q. Golden Rule Golden Rule: “Treat others as you would like to be treated.” E.Q. Golden Rule: “Treat others the way they would like to be treated.”

Understanding your DISC Personal Profile “D” = Dominance “I” = Influence “S” = Steadiness “C” = Conscientiousness

Dominance Tendencies Needed environment: Responds best to: Immediate results Causing action Accepting challenges Quick decisions Questioning status quo Taking authority Solving problems Needed environment: Freedom Authority Varied activities Difficult assignments Opportunity for advancement Responds best to: Provide direct answers Stick to business Stresses logic Provides pressure Need to learn that: You need people Relaxation is not a crime Some controls needed Everyone has a boss Verbalizing reasons behind decision helps Motivation: Challenge

Influence Tendencies Needed environment: Responds best to: Initiates with people Favorable impression Articulate Enthusiasm Entertaining Optimistic Group participation Needed environment: Prestige Friendly relationships Freedom from control & detail Helping others Motivating others Verbalize ideas Responds best to: Democratic manager Socialize outside of work Recognition of abilities Incentives for risk-taking Need to learn that: Time controls help Deadlines are important There can be too much optimism Motivation: Recognition

Steadiness Tendencies Consistent & predictable Patience Specialized skill Helping others Good listener Loyalty Calm excited people Needed environment: Specialization Identification with a group Established work pattern Security Familiar environment Responds best to: Relaxed & amiable Allows time to adjust to a change in plans Serves as a friend Allows work at own pace Asks “how” questions Defined goals & roles Need to learn that: Change provides opportunity Friendship isn’t everything Discipline is good Motivation: Appreciation

Conscientiousness Motivation: Quality Responds best to: Provides reassurance Supportive atmosphere Accessible Spells out detailed standards Need to learn that: Thorough explanation isn’t everything Total support not always possible Motivation: Quality Tendencies Adhering standards Concentrating on details Thinking analytically Indirect approaches to conflict Checks accuracy Systematic approach Needed environment: Clearly defined task Security Team participation Stability Limited risk Work that requires precision & planning

Confirm points in your profile: By yourself identify your: Primary profile Secondary profile As a group share your: Tendencies Needed environment Responds best to Needs to learn Identify the profiles of your family or friends

Conclusion Embrace the uniqueness of every person: Don’t think of yourself more highly than you ought A body needs every part Each has different gifts, talents & personality Use your gifts cheerfully to serve others