THE
INITIATOR
DISC Type DI
ENERGETIC
BOLD
LIVELY
DISC Type DI
DI personali8es are likely to enjoy the
challenge of mee8ng new people and
winning them over with strong social
skills and a knack for being persuasive.
DISC type DI personality
types tend to…
DISC Type DI
Approach people and situa1ons
in an energe1c, lively manner
Eagerly take charge of
social situa4ons
DISC Type DI
DISC Type DI
Be vocal about opinions and ideas
DISC Type DI
Be resourceful, strong-willed,
and self-reliant in pursuing goals
DISC Type DI
Use charisma to bring people together,
build rapport and share ideas.
STRENGTHS
typically associated with DI types
Effec4vely delega4ng
responsibility for detailed tasks
DISC Type DI
Taking ownership and
responsibility over results
DISC Type DI
DISC Type DI
Using verbal inspira4on
to direct others
DISC Type DI
Presen4ng the big
picture enthusias4cally
when direc4ng others
DISC Type DI
Quickly spoBng new
opportuni4es for
advancement
DISC Type DI
Taking necessary risks and
making bold decisions
BLIND SPOTS
typically associated with DI types
Maintaining too much
control over results
DISC Type DI
DISC Type DI
Providing insufficient
structure for people who need
a defined approach to work
Pursuing too many new ideas
or opportuni4es at once
DISC Type Di
Working with a sense of urgency that
may cause others unnecessary stressDISC Type DI
Having trouble following
consistent, predictable rou4nes.
DISC Type Di
MOTIVATORS
Ini5ator’s tend to be mo5vated by…
Presen4ng ideas and
strategies to groups of people
DISC Type DI
DISC Type DI
Direc4ng and mo4va4ng others
to improve their performance
Looking for new opportuni4es
without much guidance
DISC Type DI
Bouncing and riffing between
mul4ple ideas at once
DISC Type Di
STRESSORS
Ini5ator’s tend to be drained by…
Establishing consistent
daily rou4nes
DISC Type DI
Providing one-on-one
coaching and step-by-step
instruc4ons
DISC Type DI
Researching previous ways people have
accomplished goals to improve performance
DISC Type DI
Promo4ng teamwork and
coopera4on between par4es
DISC Type DI
JOBS
Common jobs for DISC type DI:
• Sales Representa4ve
• Account Execu4ve
• Recruiter
• Director of Talent Acquisi4on
• Founder
• Entrepreneur
• Journalist
• Chief Marke4ng Officer
• Marke4ng Manager
• Marke4ng Director
DISC Type DI
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