SC style

Of all the S styles, the SC is the most analytical. People with SC-type personalities are reserved, modest, and reliable. They are often diplomatic and prefer to think things through before speaking. Other common SC style traits include:

• patient
• consistent
• cautious
• passive
• soft-spoken
• humble

SC styles thrive in safe, predictable environments. They enjoy working steadily toward a goal. People with SC styles find fulfillment in helping others and generally enjoy working behind the scenes rather than having the pressure of the spotlight. SC-type people tend to prioritize accuracy more than other S styles, taking pride in maintaining high standards for the quality of their work. Other motivators for SC styles are:

• calm environments
• fixed objectives
• steady progress

The Everything DiSC Workplace® model shows these priorities for the DiSC SC style: stability, support, and accuracy. They want to feel they are helping others and producing high-quality work. People with SC styles prioritize:

• maintaining stability
• giving support
• ensuring accuracy

Every individual has their own unique set of values. But you'll notice some common core values among people with similar DiSC styles. For example, DiSC SC-style people usually value dependable outcomes, supporting others, humility, and diplomacy. Other values of the DiSC SC type can include:

• displaying a sense of loyalty and duty
• create an environment where everyone feels comfortable
• maintaining high standards for accuracy and quality

You can build better relationships with SC-style coworkers if you understand what tends to stress them out. Learning these stressors can also help managers offer better support during stressful situations.

SC-style personalities are especially sensitive to stressors that upset the stability they crave. They value dependable outcomes and may become anxious in an environment that is too unpredictable. Things that DiSC SC-style people find stressful include:

• making quick decisions without time for analysis
• having to argue for their point of view
• letting people down
• taking risks
• giving and receiving critical feedback
• tense or conflict-filled environments

Each DiSC personality type has core fears. These may operate below the conscious level, but they still drive our thoughts and actions. SC-style people fear:

• time pressure
• uncertainty or chaos
• taking risks and making mistakes
• troubling other people or being the source of their unhappiness

SC-type people are often humble and accommodating. Those around them likely appreciate their patience and reliable nature. People with SC styles use their natural traits to influence those around them, such as:

• diplomacy
• self-control
• consistency

Most people with SC styles try to avoid conflict when possible. They value stability and harmony, and conflict threatens that. SC styles in conflict often put their needs aside and look for ways to bring everyone together. When conflict does arise, SC-type people have natural tendencies that are both productive and destructive. They maintain calm, listen to others, separate emotions from facts, and look for compromise. However, they also give in to please others, let issues simmer, isolate or withdraw, and become defensive. During conflict, SC styles may:

• encourage a calm demeanor
• retreat from the conflict

Unlike many other personality assessments, Everything DiSC is developmental rather than solely descriptive. People who take the assessment gain not only self-understanding but an individualized plan for personal growth. Growth opportunities for SC-type personalities include:

• taking initiative, being proactive
• being more open and less guarded with others
• projecting confidence and taking a firm stance

You can strengthen your relationships by learning the communication preferences of different DiSC styles. For example, SC-type people tend to internalize a lot, so they may not speak up when they are stressed or upset. That means you need to look for more subtle clues. Here are some more SC-style communication tips:

• Invite their perspectives and give them space to speak. Jumping into a lively debate or cutting someone off is uncomfortable for these styles.
• Give them time to figure out and articulate their position. They are likely internal, rather than verbal, processors.
• Notice and celebrate their work.
• Encourage them not to withdraw.
• Make your expectations clear.
• Realize that they may not tell you when you say something hurtful to them.
• If you also have a similar style, you’ll need to remind each other of your mutual tendencies for diplomacy, and commit to speaking your mind.

To run good meetings with SC types, review their priorities and motivators. SC-style meeting tips include providing clarity around tasks and processes and keeping volatility to a minimum. Here are some more meeting tips for DiSC SC styles:

• Be clear about deadlines, as SC styles like to deliberate and consider their options carefully.
• Know that they are not likely to self-promote. Notice their contributions and show gratitude.
• Provide explanations and details when presenting big changes that could make them feel less secure.

When problem-solving with SC-type people, remember that they appreciate stability and are naturally accommodating. SC styles have a tendency to take on extra work themselves rather than deal with delegating, questioning a manager, or confronting a teammate about not pulling their weight. So be sure you're checking in about workload distribution. Here are some SC-style problem-solving tips:

• Check in regularly on their stress levels and workload.
• Respect their cautious pace and high standards.
• Consider other people’s feelings when making decisions.

People with CS styles share many similarities with SC-style individuals, but are likely a bit more analytical and private.

S-style individuals share SC-style qualities like patience and reliability. S types tend to be somewhat more collaborative and less skeptical than SC-style individuals.

fast-paced & outgoing, questioning & skeptical

fast-paced & outgoing, accepting & warm

cautious & reflective, questioning & skeptical