How to Blend DISC Styles on Your Team (and Actually Enjoy It)
When you work with a group of people, you quickly realize that everyone brings their own personality and way of communicating to the table. If you’re leading or working on a team in Covina-or traveling in from places like West Covina, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Glendora, or Duarte-you know firsthand how different styles can either help your group click or lead to confusion. That’s where the DISC model comes in. It’s a practical tool for understanding how to blend personalities so your team can work together, communicate better, and even find some fun in the process.
DISC Styles: The Basics You Need to Know
The DISC assessment breaks down behavior into four main styles:
- D (Dominance): Direct, gets to the point, likes results.
- I (Influence): Outgoing, social, loves new ideas.
- S (Steadiness): Patient, dependable, values harmony.
- C (Conscientiousness): Detail-oriented, logical, likes accuracy.
Most teams have a mix of these styles. The challenge? Each style has its own preferences and pet peeves. Understanding these can take your meetings from endless debates to productive sessions where everyone feels heard.
Try this: Next time you’re in a team meeting, look for these traits. Notice how different people respond to decisions, changes, or new ideas.
Why Blending DISC Styles Makes Teams Stronger
When you learn to blend DISC styles, you give your team a real shot at better communication and collaboration. Here’s how DISC can help your group:
- Clearer communication: You can adjust your approach so your message lands with everyone, not just people who think like you.
- Fewer misunderstandings: Teams that know their DISC styles are less likely to talk past each other or get stuck in the weeds.
- Better problem-solving: Different perspectives mean more creative solutions and fewer missed details.
- Stronger relationships: When you respect how others operate, trust grows-and so does your team’s effectiveness.
Tip: At your next team lunch or project kickoff, ask everyone to share one thing that helps them do their best work. You’ll start to see DISC styles in action.
How to Blend DISC Styles for Real Results
Ready to put DISC training to work? Here are some ways you can blend styles and start seeing better results right away:
- Change up your meetings: For D styles, keep things moving and get to the point. For S and C styles, send an agenda ahead of time. For I styles, leave space for brainstorming and discussion.
- Set clear roles: Assign tasks that play to each person’s strengths. D styles might take the lead on decision-making, while C styles can handle quality checks and S styles can keep everyone connected.
- Give feedback the right way: D styles like directness, I styles appreciate encouragement, S styles need reassurance, and C styles want details. Adjust your feedback so it matches the person’s style.
- Handle conflict with care: Use DISC as a guide. Remind your team that it’s not about who’s right or wrong, but about different ways of approaching the same problem.
Next step: Ask your team to take a DISC assessment. Share results and talk about what each style brings to the table.
Making DISC Part of Daily Team Life
DISC isn’t just for formal workshops or big training sessions. You can use it anytime your team gets together. Here’s how to keep DISC front and center in your daily work:
- Start meetings with a quick check-in using DISC language (“I’m in a D mood today-let’s keep things moving!”)
- Celebrate wins that highlight all four styles-results, creativity, support, and accuracy.
- Use DISC training as part of your onboarding process so new hires fit in fast.
- Encourage team members to remind each other of their preferred communication style.
Action item: Post a simple DISC chart in your break room or shared workspace. Make it easy for everyone to remember what each style values.
DISC Training Makes Travel Worth It
If you’re traveling from West Covina, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Glendora, or Duarte to join a DISC workshop in Covina, you’re not just coming for another meeting. You’re investing in skills that make your team stronger-whether you’re working in a downtown office, at a local nonprofit, or running a family business. The drive is worth it when you see your group start communicating clearly and actually enjoying working together.
Takeaway: The more you practice blending DISC styles, the easier teamwork becomes. Try one DISC strategy with your team this week-and see how quickly things start to improve.