Get to Know the I Profile

The DiSC® personality assessment sorts folks into one of four groups depending on their typical pattern of behavior. People who have a Type I personality – or I profile – are usually extroverted. They’re also relationship-oriented and place a high value on social interaction.

When You’re an Influencer

It can be easy to recognize someone with an influence behavior type based on a DiSC® assessment: he or she is an outgoing, social creature who’s at their best in front of an audience, whether it’s as a presenter or merely a team meeting around a conference room table. Innate communication skills make them persuasive. Influence types really like to be liked, which can sometimes cause problems because they place such a high value on human currency.

In general, people described as having an influence behavior style are good a big-picture thinking, although instead of leading, they’re comfortable being part of a team. They thrive in settings where there’s a lot of social interaction and are often known for having a strong sense of humor. Type I personalities are super creative and can often come up with outside-the-box ideas, which makes them adept at problem-solving. Their friendly and inclusive manner, enthusiasm, and ability to roll with change go a long way in bring others along and keeping morale high; Type Is are the ones who will always find a positive no matter what. People who fall within the I profile generally aren’t preoccupied with details like measurable goals, although they will go out of their way to motivate coworkers and get them on board with an idea or project.

Their friendly and inclusive manner, enthusiasm, and ability to roll with change go a long way in bringing others along and keeping morale high; Type Is are the ones who will always find a positive no matter what. People who fall within the I profile generally aren’t preoccupied with details like measurable goals, although they will go out of their way to motivate coworkers and get them on board with an idea or project.

Working with an I Profile

Type I personalities are often less inclined to sweat the details. I’s can be chatty and quick thinkers, so they may be on to the next idea before they’ve really heard what the person they’re talking to is saying. It can come across as having a short attention span, but really, these folks are just spontaneous. They need to remember to take their time and listen instead of waiting for their turn to speak.

When working with an I profile, it can be important to have them nail down ideas and concrete steps for action to help them stay organized. I types may not do well with routine, and when carried to an extreme, their approach can take on a hard edge. Type I personalities can be impulsive, emotional, and sensitive. If an I thinks he or she is being rejected, it can lead to insecurity. These are the impressionable folks who DO take it personally.