This pairing will likely bite off more than they can chew, attempting too much at once; you should work to break things down methodically into achievable steps.
Two fiery types coming together works fairly well socially, although when it comes to tasks, a Dominant style's competitive nature and need for constant control may step on the other and overwhelm the counterpart
How to Adapt - Quick Reference Guide
- Efficiency: results and solutions
- Opportunities: to act on their ambitions
- Goals: to use their drive
- Plans: strong-willed
- Time: indepedent and time-conscious
- Honest: bottom line and decisive
- Ownership: speak their mind and act on what they think
- Fun: impulsive and enthusiastic
- Recognition: actively rejects isolation
- Trust: will talk to anyone
- People: a stranger is a friend they haven't met
- Lifestyle: seeks new ways of doing things
- Energy & Optimism: inspiring and easygoing
- Stories: they'll want to hear one after sharing theirs
- Quality: "the devil's in the details"
- Facts & Logic: avoiding emotional decisions
- Procedure & Order: if it can be labeled, categorized or sorted, do it
- Honesty & Loyalty: prefers smaller social circles
- Integrity & Consistency: will read the IKEA manual
- Details: no detail is too small to be noticed
- Correctness: analyzes, evaluates and assesses
- Reliability & Cooperation: genuinely interested in others
- Leisure: always appears unhurried and tranquil
- Patience: good listeners expect this quality of others
- Peace & Team-player: will feel their way to what is right
- Steadiness: consistent and stable, never forgetting a birthday
- Helping-hand: comes across more interested in you than themselves
- Security: always 'there' and trusted by many
Personal Guide
Di styles tend to be results-oriented, vocal, and enthusiastic, influencing others through their powerful charm and bold action.
Efficiency appears when Dominance is significantly higher than Influence. An 'efficient' individual is assertive and has little or no interest in personal matters. They take a direct, analytical view towards their goals withrelentless persistence. They need to see results, and are quite willing to compromise quality or detail to get them.
Traits : dynamic, inquisitive, persuasive, rebellious, restless, entrepreneurial, results oriented, vocal, enthusiastic
Aspirations : quick action, new opportunities
Worries : being undetectable, invisibility or unrecognized
Anticipate : impatience, egotism, manipulation
Influences others by : through charm and daring actions
In conflict : addresses issues head-on; may say things they will regret
Can build on : patience, humility, consideration of others’ ideas
Leadership qualities : Di-style are typically pioneering leaders, determined to constantly seek out opportunities and achieve results
DS-style leaders are often commanding and confident, taking care and focusing on results.
Self-motivation displays when Dominance is significantly higher than Steadiness. Action is a primary ingredient as this style feels a need to be active all the time, and is impatient with those who are unwilling to keep up with their pace. They are incredibly reactive, but never lose sight of their own goals and ambitions.
Traits : friendly, reliable, persistent, hard-working, determined, harmonious
Aspirations : pushing through to get it done, no matter the barrier
Worries : not being able to accomplish the task at hand
Anticipate : committed work ethic
Influences others by : workaholic, stubborn
In conflict : Can be stubborn with unique combination of wanting to be friendly and wanting to resolve the conflict swiftly
Can build on : showing more patience and making time to communicate with others
Leadership qualities : DS-style leaders are optimistic about future endeavors, always willing to reach new heights, and most critically, achieve results
DC-styles tend to be diligent, tough-minded, and creative, influencing others through their high standards, will and determination.
Objectivity, a combined trait found most prominently showing both high Dominance and high in Compliance. This style takes on a serious approach, concerned with ensuring high standards from themselves and those around them.
Independence appears in a profile when Dominance is significantly higher than Compliance. This type of person grows frustrated by oversight hindered by rules and regulations - they prefer to follow their own path, often working alone or in positions of isolated authority.
Traits : driven to perfection, takes initiative; diligent, determined, creative, critical, cool, focused, tough-minded
Aspirations : independence, personal accomplishment
Worries : failure to achieve their own standards
Anticipate : bluntness, sarcastic or condescending attitude
Influences others by : high standards, determination
In conflict : sticks up for themselves; digs in their heels
Can build on : consideration and tactful communication
Leadership qualities : DC-style leaders are often resolute, setting high expectations and speaking up about problems. They tend to be concerned with improving methods and procedures
iD styles tend to be high-energy, charismatic, and adventurous, influencing others through their boldness and passion.
Assertiveness: A combined trait found most prominently in profiles showing both high Dominance and high Influence. Individuals of this kind are confident and unafraid to express their opinions, capable of a drive of determination in challenging situations).
Friendliness: unreserved and a love to discuss ideas - communication is the strongest element of this style. Since they are outgoing and lively, they can often find themselves easily distracted from such mundane work by the opportunity for social interaction..
Traits : high-energy, poised, persuasive, open, ambitious, self-promoting, influential, impatient, adventurous, charismatic
Aspirations : popularity, exciting breakthroughs, prestige
Worries : fixed environments, loss of approval or attention
Anticipate : impulsiveness, outspokenness
Influences others by : boldness, passion
In conflict : expresses feelings, becomes overly dramatic
Can build on : focusing on details, patience, listening to others
Leadership qualities : will seek to stretch boundaries, find opportunities, and inspire action in others. This can be perceived as pushy, intimidating, or insincere
iS styles tend to be warm, friendly, and sociable, influencing others through their agreeableness and empathy.
Sociability: A combined trait found most prominently in profiles showing both high Influence and high Steadiness. With both the socially oriented factors high in their profile, individuals of this kind tend to focus on the interactions with those around them.
Enthusiasm: This is an outgoing and extrovert sub-trait that has much in common with Friendliness, but with the added dimension of energy and pace. This style shows their interest in a topic very animated fashion, and their effusive nature acts as a motivating factor for others.
Traits : warm, friendly, accepting, collaborative, empathetic, upbeat, punctual, conflict-averse, cheerful, sociable
Aspirations : connection and embrace
Worries : pressuring others, being disliked
Anticipate : patience with others, indirect approaches
Influences others by : agreeableness, empathy
In conflict : seeks emotional support, dwells on wounded relationships
Can build on : acknowledging others’ flaws, confronting problems
Leadership qualities : will be supportive, respectful, and positive; at time, can also be indirect and conflict-averse
iC-style leaders are naturally brave and self-confident, like to know all the pieces of the puzzle, and will adapt to any situation
Self-confident: a trait of this profile which represents people who rarely experience self-doubt, and feel at ease in almost any social situation. They mix easily with strangers, and certainly not afraid to initiate any social contact. They can at times become over-confident, leading them to act impulsively.
Traits : imaginative, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, critical
Aspirations : turning dreams into working systems
Worries : having ideas undervalued, not heard or losing the respect of other
Anticipate : intensity to detail and work; critical
Influences others by : quality is in the details
In conflict : may look for the groups approval; can dominate the conversation and make it so only they are heard
Can build on : accepting and growing from criticism and praising others
Leadership qualities : Detail-driven and carries a verbal intensity that lights a fire under everyone's bum to meet the standard of excellence set forth
SD-style leaders are natural collaborators who like to reach consensus and create win-win situations. This strive for balance can sometimes be passive and overly trusting, letting others take advantage of their supportive, patient nature.
Patience: This is a style of person who has little sense of urgency which means that they are able to work carefully in situations that others would find repetitive or dull. They are submissive in style, and ready to accept that there are some things that they cannot change.
Traits : patient, tenacious, dependable, observant, practical
Aspirations : finish whatever is started
Worries : not getting the result
Anticipate : overuse of selflessness, empathy
Influences others by : how they treat others around them
In conflict : withdraws and can lash out under pressure
Can build on : not always trying to preserve the harmony
Leadership qualities : will be inclusive, humble about their achievements, and affirming and uplifting to those around them
Si styles tend to be generous, approachable, and compassionate and influencing others by showing empathy and patience.
Thoughtfulness: Thoughtful individuals plan their words and actions carefully and never act on impulse. Deadlines and other time constraints are difficult for this type of person to deal with. Their advantage, however, is the reliability and steadiness that they bring to their work.
Traits : collaborative, well-liked, team-spirited, positive, encouraging, avoids conflict, approachable, generous, compassionate
Aspirations : acceptance, close relationships
Worries : being forced to pressure others; facing aggression
Anticipate : kindness, personal connections; overburdens oneself with work
Influences others by : showing empathy, being patient
In conflict : shows empathy, glosses over problems
Can build on : saying “no” when necessary; addressing issues
Leadership qualities : Si-style leaders tend to be laid back, trusting, and supportive of their staff and colleagues. This can result in difficulty confronting problems and acknowledging others’ flaws.
SC styles tend to be accommodating, patient, and reliable, influencing others through diplomacy and self-control
Technical Potential: A combined trait found most prominently in profiles showing both high Steadiness and high Compliance. Individuals of this kind commonly possess the patience and analytical patterns to focus on complex tasks and find workable solutions to difficult problems.
Persistent people may struggle with change. Once they have become established in a status quo, they find it very difficult to break out of this and adapt to a new situation. They will do what they can to maintain their current state of affairs, showing great loyalty and resilience in defense of their present environment and circle
Traits : stable, consistent, predictable, accommodating, patient, inflexible, self-controlled, reliable, thoughtful, soft-spoken
Aspirations : calm environment, fixed objectives, steady progress
Worries : time pressure, uncertainty, chaos
Anticipate : willingness to let others lead; humility
Influences others by : diplomacy, self-control, consistency
In conflict : encourages a calm demeanor; retreats from the conflict
Can build on : initiating change, speaking up
Leadership qualities : SC-style leaders can be modest and fair-minded, providing reliable outcomes through steadiness and consistency. They can also be rigid, overly cautious, and afraid to move beyond the line they've drawn
CD styles tend to be skeptical, stubborn, and disciplined, influencing others through their strict standards and resolute approach.
Cooperativeness: This sub-trait relates to a person who needs to be absolutely sure of their position and prefers to use established procedures as a framework to support their ideas and actions. Co-operative people are so called because their personal style extends to the need for practical support from managers, colleagues and friends, and so they may seek to maintain positive working relationships with others
Traits : skeptical, determined, questioning, critical thinker, stubborn, objective, disciplined, systematic
Aspirations : efficient results, rational decisions
Worries : failure, lack of control
Anticipate : bluntness, critical attitude
Influences others by : strict standards, resolute approach
In conflict : becomes passive-aggressive
Can build on : cooperation, paying attention to the needs of others
Leadership qualities : CD-style leaders set incredibly high standards and can question every decision to ensure quality. This can get under the skin of sensitive collegues.
Ci-style leaders can be conscientious, disciplined, and diligent, providing highquality outcomes through careful analysis and planning. They can also be riskaverse perfectionists, who may not pay enough attention to the human element.
Accuracy: This sub-trait is also sometimes referred to as Caution and reflects the type of person who hates to make mistakes - they check and recheck their work, and prone to correct others', whether or not they have been asked to do so or not. This need for certainty means that they will never take a risk unless absolutely necessary. They are also cautious in communication, rarely revealing more about themselves than a bare minimum
Traits : enthusiastic, eloquent, careful, fun, critical
Aspirations : quality and perfection
Worries : condemned for lack of effort
Anticipate : lacking censors and giving advice (whether asked or not)
Influences others by : their consistent character
In conflict : boils under own skin and complains with those closeby
Can build on : not inferring others are doing work of less quality; assume positive intentions
Leadership qualities : tends to be critical and self-disciplined, while expecting that of others around them – intrinsically motivates team to meet perfection
CS styles tend to be cautious, orderly, and precise, influencing others through their practicality and attention to detail
Sensitivity: People of this kind are extremely aware of their surroundings and changes taking place within it, to the extent that they often notice subtle alterations that other people miss or ignore. This constant awareness spawns a very low boredom threshold which can make this type very easily distracted.
Traits : cautious, reflective, stable, orderly, even-tempered, precise, well-prepared, patient, self-controlled
Aspirations : stable, risk-averse, reliable outcomes
Worries : emotionally charged situations, ambiguity
Anticipate : traditional methods, an overly sense of caution
Influences others by : practicality, attention to detail
In conflict : encourages a calm demeanor; avoids emotional situations
Can build on : showing flexibility, being more decisive, displaying a greater sense of urgency
Leadership qualities : CS-style leaders can be modest, objective and fair-minded while providing reliable outcomes through steadiness and consistency. They can also be rigid, overly cautious, and afraid to move beyond the status-quo