Every team has its own rhythm. Ours comes from a mix of personalities, and the DiSC model helps explain how each of us shows up. See our DiSC styles in action when we tasked ourselves with making a team video:
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Transcript
Taylor: So, I looked at the questions about a week ago and then I looked at them again yesterday. Um, and I really just gathered my thoughts about what I wanted to say for my answers, but I didn’t really prepare with a script.
Mary Ila: I did not prepare for this video.
Lorrie: I honestly looked at the questions this morning, um, and just gave them a little bit of thought and that was it.
Jillian: I have not prepared for this at all until right now.
Mary Ila: My DiSC style is an ID or a DI, depending on the environment you put me in.
Jillian: My DiSC Style is I.
Taylor: My DiSC style is an S.
Lorrie: My DiSC style is a C.
Mary Ila: It means that I like task and people. So, I can get really in my people box and really enjoy interacting with others. Um, and it also means that I can be very focused on results and goals.
Jillian: I like things that are fast-paced. I like to get stuff done, but I also really like working with people. So I really value collaboration and a team environment.
Taylor: I am supportive. I’m steady, um, empathetic, calm, collaborative.
Lorrie: Very analytical, which anyone who knows me knows that that is very true of me. I am very data-driven. Um, I am very good at doing research and problem solving and looking at problems from different angles.
Mary Ila: There’s not really a slow, cautious bone in my body.
Why DiSC Matters (and How We’ve Written About It)
At Horizon Point, personality frameworks aren’t just academic. They shape how we work with clients and with each other.
In our post Understanding Behavior Styles Can Turn Conflict into Growth, we reflect on the Supportive–Conscientious style and write:
“Understanding personality styles—not just our own, but others’ too—can dramatically shift how we handle disagreements in the workplace.”
That resonates with what you just read in the transcript. Our communication rhythms are different, and knowing each style helps us navigate tension with trust and clarity.
We’ve also drawn parallels through creative analogies (shoutout to Mary Ila). In 4 Lessons in Personality from Hamilton, Mary Ila used character dynamics to bring behavior styles to life, making DiSC both memorable and meaningful.
Team Dynamics at Work
Here’s how our styles show up:
- Mary Ila – D (Dominant) drives forward action and decisiveness.
- Jillian – i (Influential) brings energy and connection.
- Taylor – S (Steady) offers calm, supportive consistency.
- Lorrie – C (Conscientious) brings structure, accuracy, and quality.
This mix helps our team fill gaps. The D drive is balanced by C precision. The i warmth is balanced by S thoughtfulness. It’s a real-life example of how difference makes a team stronger.
Self-Awareness Makes Work Better
DiSC isn’t about labeling people. It’s about understanding ourselves and our colleagues so we can communicate clearly, work effectively, and support each other.
When we know where we lean and how others lean, it turns conflict into growth and collaboration into something richer.
Want to Bring DiSC to Your Team?
No matter your organization’s size, DiSC can build better communication, more intentional decision-making, and healthier conflict. Curious how we bring this to life through leadership training, team building, or coaching? Visit our Create Leaders page to see how we embed DiSC into positive change.
Thanks for reading The Point Blog. If you’d like more stories, insights, or team spotlights—especially related to DiSC—we’d love to share more.