Your Extended DISC® Assessment provides valuable insight into how you prefer to behave, communicate, and interact with others. You now have the information, but how do you apply it?
Your Extended DISC® Assessment provides valuable insight into how you naturally prefer to behave, communicate, and interact with others. You now have the information—but how do you apply it?
Insights without action are missed opportunities. That’s why we use The Power of One Framework. It's a practical way to make DISC stick. It starts with just one small daily habit. Over time, small, repeated actions lead to meaningful and lasting change.
Why Daily Habits Matter
Habits are the bridge between insight and impact. They help you:
- Put your DISC knowledge into practice instead of filing it away.
- Reduce stress and decision fatigue with automatic, positive responses.
- Build small, daily actions that can create a big impact.
Think of habits as the daily practice that turns DISC from information into impact.
The Power of One Framework
Here's a simple three-step formula for building your DISC habit loop:
- Cue (When): Identify the trigger or situation where you need to adjust.
Example: “When I’m about to lead a meeting” or “When a colleague and I disagree.” - Routine (What): Choose the small adjustment you’ll make.
Example: “Pause and ask a clarifying question” or “Let others speak first.” - Reward (Why): Define the benefit you’ll gain.
Example: “Stronger team buy-in,” “Less conflict,” or “Closing more deals.”
This keeps your habits specific, actionable, and tied to results.
Putting It into Practice
Here are some examples by DISC Style. Use your Extended DISC Assessment to identify which habits will benefit you the most.
- D-styles:
- Cue: When leading a team meeting.
- Routine: Allow one input before responding and jumping into solutions.
- Reward: Better input and stronger buy-in.
- I-styles:
- Cue: Your manager asks the team for suggestions on a new project.
- Routine: Let one other person offer their input first.
- Reward: Shows respect for others' ideas.
- S-styles:
- Cue: When someone asks you to take on a task.
- Routine: Say, “Let me check one thing first”.
- Reward: Set healthier boundaries.
- C-styles:
- Cue: When sending an important email.
- Routine: Set one time limit and then send it.
- Reward: Finish on time and avoid overanalyzing
A helpful tip: Treat others the way they prefer to be treated. You'll build stronger motivation, smoother interactions, and more positive outcomes.
Your One Takeaway
Don’t try to adjust everything at once. It takes practice and making small habit shifts along the way. Start with just one behavior. Write it down, practice it daily, and reflect each week. Once it feels natural, add another.
Remember: DISC isn’t about becoming someone else. It’s about being your best self with more consistency. The Power of One helps you make that shift—one habit at a time. Here are some reflection prompts:
- What went well?
- My score for the interaction (1–10)?
- What could I adjust for next time?
Final thoughts
Making DISC a daily habit doesn’t have to be overwhelming. By focusing on the Power of One, you permit yourself to start small, stay consistent, and build confidence as you go. Over time, these small adjustments result in stronger relationships, better communication, and greater impact—both personally and professionally. One habit really can change everything.
What are you waiting for? Take that one simple step forward!
