C Personality Style

People with strong C personality styles are described as perfectionists and place a strong value on being accurate, correct, and seeing something through to the end. The C personality takes great pride in their work and tends to think in a very logical, analytical, and systematic way. They also tend to be excellent at problem-solving and creative thinking. The C style personality holds very high standards, both for themselves and others, which can result in them being overly critical.

17% of people are the C style

Conscientious, Creative, Compliant

The C style is all about being a perfectionistic and has very high standards for both themselves and others. Because they focus on the details and see what many other styles do not, they tend to be good problem solvers and very creative people. Their attention to detail can be a weakness if they overanalyze things.

C Personality Style

General Characteristics

  • Accurate, analytical
  • Conscientious, careful
  • Fact-finder, precise
  • High standards, systematic

Value to Team

  • The “anchor of reality”
  • Conscientious, even tempered
  • Thorough in all activities
  • Criticizes and tests information

Possible Weaknesses

  • Bound by procedures and methods
  • Gets bogged down in details
  • Prefers not to verbalize feelings
  • Will give in rather than argue

What Motivates C Personalities?

The C personality type is motivated by information and logic. They have exceptionally high standards, so much so that they see being well informed as a way of living life to the fullest! The reason for this? Their drive comes from making smarter decisions after doing research on anything from which movie to watch next or how to best serve your customers with regards to what products are most profitable. They do this while following instructions precisely according to plan in order not miss any deadlines or details associated with said tasks at hand.

C Style Motivators
Working with C Personalities

Working With C Style Personalities

Do not speak in broad generalizations with no specifics; use details and explanations when possible. Try not to answer questions too vaguely or casually, as they need information and data to make sense of new plans and decisions. Do not criticize the work they’ve already done, as they take great pride in their work. If you need to provide feedback to a C type, be specific with your examples and be diplomatic. Avoid being confrontational as they will not respond well to this and will close off.

Personal Growth Areas

Although the C style fears criticism from others, especially for their work, they tend to be over-critical of others resulting from their attention to such detail. When doing this, it’s easier to find all the faults. It’s vital to concentrate on doing the right things and not just doing things right. When working in teams, the C style needs to be open to others’ ideas and methods and move quickly to accomplish team goals. The C is seen as introverted and may need to concentrate more on people to build strong relationships, as they tend to be more task-driven and want to work alone. At times, the C will need to push themselves to be decisive and take risks, even if all the research isn’t there to support it.

C Style Growth

Frequently Asked C Style Personality Questions

What do the C DISC styles contribute to a team?

The C personality brings perspective to groups and tends to be the “anchor of reality” in the team thought. When something is proposed, the C will think through every detail of how it works and the process. They will make realistic estimates and voice any problems they see with the plan or the already existing system. The C is conscientious and even-tempered. They will complete tasks they’ve committed to and will be very thorough. They take great pride in doing their work accurately and are excellent analysts, researchers, or information testers.

What are the possible weaknesses of the C personality type?

The C personality type is one of the passive styles, which results in avoiding conflict. They will avoid conflict rather than argue, and it isn’t easy to get them to verbalize their feelings. They need clear-cut boundaries to feel comfortable at work, in relationships, or to take action. Sometimes the C style can be bound by procedures and methods and find it difficult to stray from order. Sometimes they can get too bogged down in the small details, making it difficult to see the next steps or big picture.

What is the greatest fear of C DISC styles?

Because C style personalities take great pride in being accurate and correct, they fear criticism.

What is the ideal environment for the C DISC personalities?

The C personality type prefers an environment that is peaceful and organized with few to no conflicts or arguments. They do not need to be social at work and are fine working alone. They thrive in an environment where they can follow through tasks and projects to completion. C styles especially excel in specialized or technical functions due to their attention to detail. The C feels most safe when there are procedures and routines, and they are given instructions and reassurance that they are doing what is expected of them.

What should one remember not to do when working with a C personality type?

Do not speak in broad generalizations with no specifics; use details and explanations when possible. Try not to answer questions too vaguely or casually, as they need information and data to make sense of new plans and decisions. Do not criticize the work they’ve already done, as they take great pride in their work. If you need to provide feedback to a C type, be specific with your examples and be diplomatic. Avoid being confrontational as they will not respond well to this and will close off.

What is a high C DISC style likely to do when working with details or when analyzing information?

C personality styles can become too focused on details, lacking perspective on the overall picture. However, they will be cautious when analyzing and will find any mistakes that need to be corrected. They are very effective troubleshooters. When the C style works with details and information, they excel, yet if they find problems or perceive a risk, they will try to avoid or postpone decisions based on it.