Innovator

Each letter of DISC represents certain behaviors and characteristics. The C (cautious) illustrates how people utilize established procedures and standards. C personality types are either more methodical or flexible.

What is a low C personality type?

An Innovator is someone who has a low C personality type in their DISC profile and is flexible and innovative. They are more independent than someone with a high C personality type who strictly follows rules and standard operating procedures. 

Low C personality traits

A person that has the Innovator personality thinks of rules only as guidelines that may be bent or broken as necessary to obtain results. The Innovator is easy-going and adjusts to whatever life throws at them.

Every personality type has strengths and weaknesses. These are often amplified in professional settings where we encounter a diverse group of people with vastly different backgrounds and value systems.

Communicating with low C personality type

Conversations should be direct, using candid language. Stay on topic and orient toward business instead of small talk. Meetings should be brief and only scheduled when necessary. Emails should stick to the big picture with few facts and details.

How to give feedback to low C personality type

Feedback should be direct and focused on the overall results, not the specifics.

Resolving conflicts with low C personality type

Conflict can be a powerful tool to discover new solutions and ideas, but make sure to keep it high-level and objective-oriented rather than overly specific.

When people experience stress or dissatisfaction at work, it can usually be attributed to energy-draining activities. Therefore, it’s important to know what kinds of activities energize and drain each personality type.

The best jobs for low C's require responsibilities where their nature allows them to truly shine. Below are examples of jobs that suit this personality type the best. Remember, each letter is only one piece of the puzzle. View all our job descriptions and DISC profiles to see what jobs this personality fits best.