Pick your type and theirs. We'll show just what to keep in mind when you're together.
The first letter of a type (D·I·S·C) is that person's main style.
Lead with the conclusion and the goal. Split roles up front so you're not both steering.
Two people pushing means a collision. Agree on who's holding the wheel first.
Keep the pace, but add real recognition to keep them motivated.
Facts alone will make them shrink. Mind the warmth of the relationship.
Be clear about direction, but announce changes early and give them time.
Push too hard and they go quiet. Give them a sense of safety first.
Persuade with evidence and data, and leave time for them to review.
"Let's just go" won't work. Explain why first.
Keep it short, conclusion first. Let results do the talking.
Show results, not vibes—that's what earns their trust.
Match their energy, bounce ideas fast, and lift the room together.
You both go soft on follow-through. Decide who owns the details.
Slow and warm. Build the relationship first, then get to the point.
Speed and improvisation stress them out. Break changes gently and early.
Swap gut feeling for data and evidence, organized before you deliver.
They don't trust off-the-cuff ideas. Prepare materials in advance.
Core points first, briefly. Keep up with their quick decisions.
Hesitating frustrates them. State your opinion clearly.
Respond brightly and react to their ideas.
Don't pour cold water with details—connect with the big picture first.
Considerate and steady, working from consensus.
You both put off change. Someone has to decide first.
Respect their thoroughness and keep the evidence and process together with them.
Appeals to emotion fall flat. Talk in facts and standards.
Conclusion and key numbers first. Summarize the details.
Slowing down for perfection frustrates them. Match their speed.
Connect with the big picture and possibilities, and meet their positive energy.
Don't open with details or error-spotting. It deflates them.
Announce changes early and offer reassurance. Slowly.
Critical remarks sting. Keep a warm tone.
Precise, data-driven, aligning standards together.
You both over-analyze. Agree on a deadline as the stopping point.