Do You Need More “SC” In Your Business?

If you’re familiar with the DISC profile, here are some interesting statistics…. Only 10% of the overall population are “high D’s”, but when it comes to entrepreneurs and business owners, that number jumps to 65%. This makes sense given that it takes guts and action to launch and grow a business, and high D’s are big “doers.” What I’ve seen and found, however, over 15+ years in the contracting world, is that most business owners need more “S” and “C” in their businesses (and lives) to help balance things out as they continue to scale and grow.

When I joined the family painting business back in 2005 and starting attending conferences with my father, I noticed something pretty early on. The other business owners in attendance who were running successful and streamlined businesses (most of them being high D’s or high I’s) had hired a office managers who were high “S” or “C” to balance things out. And what I’ve continued to see over the years, is that smart business owners build teams that compliment their strengths and fill the gaps where they are weak.

While high D’s want to go, go, go, and aren’t always focused on or worried about the details, having a high S or C in the mix helps to ensure that all options are reviewed and a clear plan of action is outlined. Together, this combination of the “idea” generator paired with someone who’s great at implementation can lead to amazing results within a business. And collaboration often leads to a final result that is better than what could have been conceived or achieved individually.

One of my favorite quotes is “the fastest way to get something done is to slow down.” As a creative person and a high “SC”, finding the balance between idea and successful implementation comes naturally to me. I love taking the time to truly look at a system, process or procedure and say “Is this the best way to do this? Is there a way to make this more efficient, simpler, and easily repeatable?” Then I like to take it one step further and use my Try, Track, & Tweak method to evaluate and create the best possible process.

If you’re in need of more “SC” in your business, lets chat. You can schedule a free discovery call here, and if there isn’t a date that works well for you, just send me an email and we’ll find some time to connect.