Extended DISC® System EDISC Styles Stress and Fears 1 Causes, Signs, and Alleviation of Stress Causes, Signs, and Alleviation of Stress 2016 Copyright HR Profiling Solutions Ltd What is Fear? 2016 Copyright HR Profiling Solutions Ltd What is Fear? fear Noun an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm. 2016 Copyright HR Profiling Solutions Ltd Fears of the Styles: D Style D-style Fears: • Losing control • Failure • Being taken advantage of • Been seen as vulnerable 2016 Copyright HR Profiling Solutions Ltd Fears of the Styles: I Style I-style Fears: • Social Rejection (being ignored) • Participating in conflict situations • Loss of influence • Becoming insignificant • Disapproval from others or not being liked 2016 Copyright HR Profiling Solutions Ltd Fears of the Styles: S Style S-style Fears: •Loss of stability •Unplanned Change •Offending others •Feeling used or loosing face 2016 Copyright HR Profiling Solutions Ltd Fears of the Styles: C Style C-style Fears: • Criticism of their work • Making mistakes or being wrong • Disorganisation • Participating in conflict situations • Lack of information or instructions 2016 Copyright HR Profiling Solutions Ltd Combination Fears CD – challenge, accuracy, results Goals: Efficient results, rational decisions Fears: Failure, lack of control C – accuracy, stability, challenge Goals: Accuracy, objective processes Fears: Being wrong, strong displays of emotion CS – stability, accuracy, support Goals: Stability, reliable outcomes Fears: Emotionally charged situations, ambiguity SC – stability, support, accuracy Goals: Calm environments, fixed objectives, steady progress Fears: Time pressure, uncertainty, chaos DC – challenge, results, accuracy Goals: Independence, personal accomplishment Fears: Failure to achieve to their own standards Goals and Fears S – support, stability, collaboration Goals: Harmony, stability Fears: Letting people down, rapid change Si – collaboration, support, enthusiasm Goals: Acceptance, close relationships Fears: Being forced to pressure others, facing aggression D – results, action, challenge Goals: Bottom-line results, victory Fears: Being taken advantage of or appearing weak Di – action, results, enthusiasm Goals: Quick action, new opportunities Fears: Loss of power iD – action, enthusiasm, results Goals: Exciting breakthroughs Fears: Fixed environments, loss of approval or attention i – enthusiasm, action, collaboration Goals: Popularity, approval, excitement Fears: Rejection, not being heard iS – collaboration, enthusiasm, support Goals: Friendship Fears: Pressuring others, being disliked 2016 Copyright HR Profiling Solutions Ltd
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