The High-C typically sees him/herself as thorough, analytical, and moderate. However, can you imagine what life would be like without people who are careful, such as engineers? Bridges would collapse, airplanes wouldn’t fly, cars wouldn’t run, computers wouldn’t work, and high rises wouldn’t stand for long. Taken to the extreme, being overly careful and cautious can certainly be a setback. What do you think of when you hear the word “careful?” Do you generally view being careful as a positive, sensible trait? Or do you see it as a setback, something that spawns unnecessary worry, delays, and anxiety? The truth is that it’s a little bit of both. Perhaps the best way to explain how the High-C sees the world is with the world “careful.” The High-C constantly strives to “get things right” out of fear they may take a misstep, and while this leads to very high work quality and dependability, it can also lead them to be very tough on themselves and others due to their high standards. It also is not a measure of emotional intelligence. It does not necessarily mean the High-C is not optimistic (though they do tend to be more skeptical and pessimistic by nature), nor does it mean the High-C doesn’t see, feel, or acknowledge the good things in life around them. This, however, is not a black-and-white matter. Since the High-C views the world as unfavorable, someone with a high Compliance score may be prone to feeling they are often in a “hostile” environment. This graph illustrates how each DISC type views the world around them, and how they view themselves as well as their fundamental orientations. This graph depicts the situation well for all DISC types: But they tend to believe the forces at work around them are more powerful than they are that they are ultimately governed and subject to those forces. This does not mean the High-C is not confident or incapable of setting goals – in fact, many times it’s quite the opposite. In other words, they view themselves as not holding power over their circumstances. Furthermore, they do not believe in their personal ability to effect change upon the world around them. They view the world around them as unfavorable. The High-C is task-oriented (as opposed to people-oriented) and introverted. The High-C is conscientious in their communication and wants to “get it right” with their projects and communications. Here is a list of adjectives associated with the High-C:Īt the extreme (or when under stress), the High-C can become pessimistic, fussy, and a perfectionist. This stems from the High-C’s strong desire for accuracy and organization.īeing a relatively High-C myself (and knowing plenty more), I can speak to the truth of this. There is often much vacillation when making a decision for fear of not making the right choice. Examples: Isaac Newton, Monica Geller (from Friends!), Jack Nicklaus, anyone who is highly technical.May get caught up in worry or anxiety due to high standards for self and others.Calculates with accuracy good at managing information.
They have naturally high attention to detail, but their careful nature can spiral into anxiety and worry if they aren’t careful! Keep reading to learn more about the High-C. Simply put, the High-C is someone who is diplomatic, careful, and exacting. The letter “C” in High-C stands for Compliant (some practitioners of DISC would also say it stands for Conscientious). Behavior and communication style are but two components of personality, which is comprised of many more elements. Remember, DISC is not actually a measure of personality even though many people think of it that way. When we talk about exploring the nature of the High-C, what we are referring to is their visible behaviorand communication style. Reminder: DISC measures behavior and communication style.
11.2 Compliance relative to the other three behavioral styles.11.1 How much “High-C” energy do you have?.10 Tips for Communicating with Others as a High-C.9 Tips for Communicating with a High-C.5 Orientation and Attitude of the High-C.1 Reminder: DISC measures behavior and communication style.