Time with God

“When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew

by boat privately to a solitary place.”

Matthew 14:13

“After he had dismissed them, he went up on

a mountainside by himself to pray…”

Matthew 14:23

Time in the Word

“For everything that was written in the past

was written to teach us, so that through

endurance and the encouragement of the Scripture

we might have hope.”

Romans 15:4

Time in the Word

“Everything’s falling apart on me, GOD; put me together again with your

Word”

Psalm 119:107

Prayer

“Pray continually.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Pray Together

“Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree

about anything you ask for, it will be done for you

by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come

together in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew18:19-20

DiSC® MODEL

DDominance

SSteadiness

CConscientiousnes

s

Accepting People

Focused Empathizing

Receptive Agreeable

iInfluence

QuestioningLogic

FocusedObjectiveSkeptical

Challenging

ActiveFast PacedAssertiveDynamic

Bold

ThoughtfulModerate

PacedCalm

MethodicalCareful

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Distinctive Tendencies of Behavioral Styles

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Tends to:ASSERT

Tends to:SUPPRESS

Focus on:LOGIC

Focus on:FEELINGS

Needs: Direct Answers and Immediate Results

Fears: Loss of Control/Losing

Needs: Favorable Impression Fears: Loss of Influence

Needs: Clearly defined expectations

Fears: Criticism

Needs: Infrequent Change Fears: Loss of Stability

Dominance

SteadinessConscientiousness

Influence

Adapting Strategies

Dominance

SteadinessConscientiousness

Influence

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Be brief and to the point

Respect their need for autonomy

Stick to the topic

Show independence

Let them verbalize thoughts and feelings

Give public recognition for individual accomplishments

Use humor

Be relaxed and sociable

Provide clear expectations and deadlines

Show dependability

Be tactful and emotionally reserved

Value high standards

Be systematic in your approach

Provide a consistent and secure environment

Use sincere appreciation

Let them adapt slowly to change