The ABCs of DISC High C Low S

The results pretty accurately gauge my management orientation. I was a High C (conscientiousness) and a Low S (Steadiness). Some characteristics from C that I see myself in are concentrating on key details, weighing pros and cons, checking for accuracy, using policies only as guidelines, stating unpopular positions, clearly defining performance expectations, and controlling over those factors that affect my performance. And from characteristics of S, I see myself in performing in consistent, predictable manner, desiring to help others, being a good listener, showing loyalty, and working at a predictable routine. There are a few from both lists such as making quick decision and reacting quickly to unexpected change are something I don’t manage well.

I wish I could have some of the characteristics from D, because Type D seemed more like a leader and has qualities of being a leader. They initiate a cause, accept challenges, take authority, and solve problems. They are the one that lead people in many cases, and they are optimistic about the matters.

I think it is helpful to determine people’s management type to better understand them and also establish a better personal relation. It is an easy test to have an overview of how the person is―whether this person can work well with others, lead others in a team project, or being a good listener, and get work done routinely. Furthermore, this test enhances our own understanding of ourselves. It classifies our behaviors and offers a range of both positive and negative descriptions of us. In this case, I know that when I interact with another C, we will have more in common and thus infer that we may be working well.

The Power of Vision

There are many things I want to accomplish in life, but I don’t think all of them are realistic enough for me to take actions and make them happen. However, there are few that are not just simply “dreams”. Here are the lists f my visions that I need to work hard to accomplish them.

1- Personal goal: to travel around as many countries as possible. I love to travel to different places. I am excited to learn about different cultures in countries that I have visited. In order to make this possible, I need to have enough savings for my traveling expenses, food, hotels, etc. So this personal goal actually goes hand in hand with my business goal. I also need to make a plan for this traveling trip. There will be a lot of planning to do, such as researching on the location, cities, hotel, currency, lifestyle, etc.

2- Business goal: finding a stable and high salary job. I vision myself being the owner of a Bakery/Coffee shop. I want to do my own business relating to the culinary area. To accomplish this, I am taking classes relating to different areas of expertise of being a successful operator in the future. But I think a lot of the success also depends on myself, because certain skills I can’t learn from classrooms. So during my free time, I do baking such as brownies, cheescakes, lemon cakes, now on to baking cookies. In the near future, I want to take culinary arts class to further explore this career and create my own cake related products.

3- Volunteer goal: I want to join volunteer groups and travel to those underdeveloped countries and assist the poor. This has been a long dream goal I used to envision when I was a kid. I want to make a change for a good cause, whether physically or mentally affecting the lives of those who were born to a less wealthy country. I am considering on joining social workforce, maybe I can do this after becoming a successful entrepreneur.