The Persuasive Competitor and the Inspirer can communicate clearly

You can work together more clearly.

You and Alex can make a project proposal sound exciting. A Di preference often pushes toward a commitment, while an I preference keeps adding possibilities through conversation. Before telling a client what will happen, choose one outcome and check who has time to deliver it.

You can make everyday life together easier.

An invitation to dinner can grow into a party while you are still texting. The Di side may start organizing; the I side may keep adding guests. Agree on a guest list and the work each of you can take on before sending more invitations.

If your style is Di, try this with Alex.

• Ask Alex which idea matters most, then choose the next action.
• Check that Alex has agreed to a task before announcing it.

If your style is I, try this with Alex.

• Tell Alex which part of the idea you want to help make happen.
• Put the promise you made into your calendar while you are still talking.

Try a conversation like this.

Adapt these example words to your situation: "Alex, I would enjoy hosting that dinner with you. Can we agree on six guests and divide the shopping before we invite anyone?"

Your styles are one part of the picture

DISC describes communication preferences. It cannot predict whether a relationship will succeed. Your circumstances, values and choices matter too. Use these examples to start a conversation about what fits you both.