The document describes the 'Encourager' personality type in the DISC model, characterized by warmth, optimism, and a tendency to uplift others. Encouragers are motivated by collaboration and have strengths in fostering relationships but may struggle with decision-making and realistic problem evaluation. Common careers for this type include public relations director and executive coach.

1. THE
ENCOURAGER
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2. WARM
CHEERFUL
LIGHT-HEARTED
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Is personali,es tend to be
posi,ve and joyful, and so
Encouragers are likely to find a
great deal to appreciate in others.

3. DISC type Is personality
types tend to…

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Give others a sense of
belonging and acceptance

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Enjoy interac-ng with others

6. Have an outgoing and
light-hearted approach,
taking life as it comes
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No#ce others quickly and help them
feel comfortable in new groups

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Avoid cri)cism and confronta)on

9. STRENGTHS
typically associated with Is types

10. Offering lots of verbal
encouragement when
developing others
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11. Placing a high priority on personal
interac1ons and rela1onships
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Understanding how to mo<vate
other people to take ac<on

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Op#mis#cally evalua#ng
the capabili#es of others

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Bringing posi*ve energy
and warmth to a team

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Communica*ng
frequently and regularly

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Using casual, friendly
language with colleagues

17. BLIND SPOTS
typically associated with Is types

18. Trus6ng gut feelings when
more planning is necessary
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19. Losing objec*vity by becoming
friendly and involved with others
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20. Failing to evaluate problems
realis2cally due to op2mis2c
expecta2ons of people/situa2ons
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Avoiding decisions that
poten6ally involve losing
approval or looking bad

22. Spending more ,me
interac,ng with people
than on comple,ng tasks
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23. Placa6ng or appeasing people
who are resis6ng or arguing
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24. MOTIVATORS
Encourager’s tend to be mo1vated by…

25. Solving problems with
diplomacy and openness
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Collabora,ng regularly alongside other
people instead of working in isola,on

27. Going on new adventures and
pursuing abstract opportuni<es
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28. Understanding and explaining
the human impact of a big
organiza7onal decision
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29. STRESSORS
Encourager’s tend to be drained by…

30. Crea2ng procedures, rules,
and guidelines for other
people to follow
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31. Developing more efficient processes
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32. Spending a lot of <me to research
the root causes of a problem
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33. Taking primary ownership
over processes and <melines
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34. JOBS
Common jobs for DISC type Is:

35. • Public Rela,ons Director
• Public Rela,ons Manager
• Management Consultant
• Execu,ve Coach
• Trainer
• Teacher
• Professor
• Financial Advisor
• Minister
• Client Services Manager
• Director of Partnerships
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