Who ARE You??? Do You Know Your Personality Style?

Who ARE You??? Do You Know Your Personality Style?
A few years ago I took a DISC personality profile test. This was one of the greatest things I could have ever done because it gave me insight into the one person that I sometimes just can't seem to put my finger on, ME! It helped me understand why I have the tendency to think a certain way. It confirmed my strengths and also gave me some pitfalls that people of my composition may be more prone to.  Why is it important to know the make up of your personality?
1.      When you identify your strengths, you simultaneously pinpoint your weaknesses. If you haven't noticed yet, none of us are the complete package. Once your find out what you lack, you can find a way to compensate. For example, if you love to throw parties but you know that you have a hard time organizing details, you would need someone with this strength help you. It is crucial that we recognize our limitations. We can then turn our attention to our strengths and excel while utilizing our strengths.
2.      Your relationships with other people are better when you know how you tick and just as importantly, how THEY  tick.  Imagine if a personality profile was required for all couples who apply for marriage licenses! Some irreconcilable differences may just be a lack of understanding why people do what they do. It is amazing how children are born with their parents DNA but they often have a totally different personality. Knowing and understanding a child's personality is like peering through a small window of his mind.
3.      The more you understand your customer, the more money you can make! If you have ever worked in sales, you already know how crucial it is to pay attention to the needs of your customer. I mentioned that I took a DISC test. I have a D personality, meaning that I am direct, known to take charge, and dominant. When I meet with a potential client, I immediately begin to hone in on the words they speak, their body language, the questions they ask, etc. If I am meeting with an S, someone who is steady and wants the details of the process, I need to address their concerns in order to gain their trust and display my competency. If I were meeting with another D, that person might get annoyed that with my indulgence of details and demand that I just get to the point. You must take the time to learn the different personality profiles so that you can diversify your communication and sales strategies.
Take the plunge! Get to know yourself. Get to know your family and friends. Get to know your consumers.