For each DiSC behavioral style, there are both strengths and challenges.
Perfectionists, who are often High Cs on the DiSC® Profile, aim to be the best in everything they do; they set absolute ideals and are highly conscientious. They research their work and then check and recheck it. Accuracy and high quality are priorities for perfectionists.
It is important to note that when you have a great strength and overuse it, it may get you in trouble. Extreme perfectionists have been known to stress more, and, as a result, enjoy life less. Extreme perfectionists may suffer from anxiety and depression. They may feel like what they accomplish is never good enough and it is often difficult for them to put things in perspective.
Perfectionists are very hard workers. They will work until they feel they have achieved beyond 100 percent. On the down side, they may be late turning in projects because they feel they have not yet met their own extremely high standards.
While they are often quiet, perfectionists may come across as controlling because they often find something missing or wrong in other people’s work. Their standards are high and can sometimes be unrealistic. Good enough is rarely good enough for them!
A High C or perfectionist can come across as indecisive because they don’t feel like they have enough information on the matter. They worry about making wrong decisions so they hesitate to reach a conclusion. There is always one more place to check!
What’s a perfectionist to do? Instead of perfectionism, strive for excellence—do your best and focus on things that matter. Have someone review your work and let you know that if it is “good enough.” Realize you may not be perfect, but you are excellent and effective! (From Dr. Mimi’s DiSC training. If you would like to sample a free “taste” of DiSC®, contact us at 407-628-0669 or Drmimi@hullonline.com.)