Stress & Styles: The High “C”

To better understand how stress impacts people and how they react to stress, look into behavior/communication styles. Regardless of your role, technology and a global workforce have increased the speed at which we work, live and play. It may help to reduce stress in many ways, but stress levels at work have increased for many.

Lets take a look at the first of the four core behavioral styles as it relates to stress, learn more about each style with this free DISC e-book:

What causes a “high C” influence style stress:
• Lack of structure, processes and systems
• Interruptions and distractions from the task at hand
• Time vs. quality focus

How might they react (behave) under stress – indicators you can be more aware of include:
• Ask a “1000” questions, overly critical
• Impersonal, non-emotional and calculated interactions
• Bury you in the “data and details”
• Analysis peralysis
• Withdraw, resentful

How to deal with the reactions:
• Slow things down, be deliberate with your discussion – stick to the facts
• Engage in analyzing the situation/information
• Allow time to “think through” things before engaging

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