tl;dr As an 'i' style person, I'm generally pretty enthusiastic and outgoing – I really thrive on connecting with people, collaborating, and looking at things optimistically. Getting people excited about ideas and bringing energy to the table is something I genuinely enjoy and feel comes naturally, likely because I value connection, expressing myself, and feeling appreciated. I know sometimes my focus on keeping things positive might mean I gloss over tricky details or avoid conflict, and my fast pace or tendency to talk things through might overwhelm quieter folks or mean I jump into action without enough planning. It's really about channeling that energy effectively and remembering to slow down and tune into the details and different perspectives when needed!
Guadalupe, people with the i style tend to be enthusiastic and outgoing with a collaborative and optimistic outlook.
You'll get to know more about what your i style means for you, but first, here's a quick overview of the DiSC® model and the four basic styles:
This is your personal DiSC map. Your dot or photo shows just where you fall on the circle, and the shading represents your comfort zone.
You fall toward the edge of the circle, meaning you're strongly inclined toward your i style, and you probably relate well to those characteristics.
Because you have an i style, Guadalupe, you probably thrive on relating to other people. You tend to have an extensive network of friends and colleagues, and you may view a roomful of strangers as a fun opportunity to connect. Similarly, you're likely to get personal satisfaction out of introducing people who would not otherwise meet.
Because you're optimistic and enthusiastic, you may find it easy to get people excited about your goals and ideas. When you speak, you're likely to promote your opinions with passion and wholeheartedness. You may find that many people find your enthusiasm contagious. However, those who are more skeptical may feel that you are overly optimistic and are trying to sell them on emotion.
When communicating, you tend to be very expressive, and you may dial up your volume and gestures to get people's attention. Compared to most people, you have a stronger urge to process your feelings by verbalizing them. Because you're so open, you may often share personal information with little prompting, even with people you've just met. At times, your talkative nature may cause you to monopolize conversations, particularly with those who are more soft-spoken.
You genuinely enjoy being around other people, so you're probably drawn to projects where you can work collaboratively. In group settings, you're often able to bring people together. Most likely, you see team brainstorming sessions as leading to endless possibilities, and you tend to actively solicit ideas from other people. However, because you naturally want to connect and collaborate with others, you may not realize that some people require more personal space.
Like others with the i style, you may tie your self-worth closely to your social circle. You strive to make favorable impressions whenever possible, and you're comfortable being the center of attention. In fact, you're probably a gifted storyteller who can entertain others in a colorful, engaging way. While you may enjoy being the life of the party, others may be put off by your need for the limelight.
You tend to be accepting of new people and ideas. As a result, when other people offer their opinions, you're often reluctant to give negative feedback for fear of being seen as the “bad guy.” At times, your optimism may also cause you to overestimate your own abilities or misjudge the difficulty of a task. However, your positive outlook can inspire others to reach new heights.
In conflict, you may be inclined to brush any unpleasantness under the rug for as long as possible. However, if your anger, frustration, or hurt reaches a breaking point, you may lash out emotionally or say things you later regret. While such venting may feel therapeutic, you may not realize that emotions of this magnitude can make other people extremely uncomfortable.
Because you tend to get bored with routine, you like to have a variety of tasks on your plate. While your quick pace and tendency to change directions may seem erratic to some people, you have a strong ability to initiate action and make gut-instinct decisions. Although you're often excited to start a new project, you may sometimes dive in without adequate planning or resources. Because you're probably confident in your ability to improvise, you may prefer a more free-flowing approach.
Guadalupe, like others with the i style, your most valuable contributions to the workplace may include your ability to generate excitement, your high energy, and your desire to bring people together. In fact, these are probably some of the qualities that others admire most about you.
