You Don’t Have a Communication Problem — You Have a Translation Problem

You’re leading a team that can’t seem to get on the same page.

You’ve tried more meetings, more explicit instructions, even better tools—but misunderstandings still happen.

Here’s the truth:

It’s not that your team isn’t communicating.

They’re just speaking different languages.

And when people don’t understand each other, work slows down, results suffer, and frustration builds.

The Internal Frustration:

You’ve thought to yourself,

“Why don’t they get it?”

“I’ve said this before—why aren’t they following through?”

“We keep talking, but nothing’s changing.”

Remember, you’re not the only one facing this challenge.

Most leaders struggle with team communication because no one ever taught them how to translate different personalities.

What if the problem isn’t communication?

What if it’s translation?

People aren’t broken—they’re wired differently. And until you understand how each team member naturally thinks, decides, and responds…you’ll keep talking past each other.

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A True Story: The “Simple Request” That Almost Broke the Team

Liza, a project manager in a growing tech company, was known for her efficiency and high standards. She emailed her team a short message:

“Please send me the final draft by Friday. No exceptions.”

To her, it was clear, direct, and professional.

But here’s what happened:

1. Jamie, a high-I personality, didn’t respond. She felt the tone was cold and assumed Liza was upset. She avoided the project out of fear of disappointing her.
2. Mark, a high-S, interpreted it as pressure. He submitted a draft early but didn’t voice his concerns about unresolved issues, thinking it was better to stay quiet.
3. Angela, a high-C, asked no questions but spent all night triple-checking every detail, terrified of making a mistake.
4. Only Tony, a high-D, appreciated the blunt message and responded with a quick “Got it.”

Liza thought she was being clear.

Her team felt micromanaged, stressed, or ignored. The project was late, and the team morale dropped.

After attending a DISC Workshop, Liza had an epiphany:

She wasn’t unclear—she was speaking in her style.

But her team had different styles and needed her to adapt.

Now, she customizes how she delivers requests:

1. With high-Is: She adds enthusiasm and appreciation.
2. With high-Ss: She checks in personally and provides space for questions.
3. With high-Cs: She provides details and rationale up front.
4. With high-Ds: She keeps it brief and results-focused.

The result? Fewer misunderstandings. Better follow-through. A happier, more aligned team.

DISC Is the Dictionary

DISC gives you a simple, powerful way to understand the four major personality and communication styles:

1. Dominance – Direct, results-driven
2. Influence – Enthusiastic, people-oriented
3. Steadiness – Loyal, calm, dependable
4. Conscientiousness – Precise, logical, detail-focused

Once you know your team’s DISC styles, you’ll stop wasting time guessing how to motivate, communicate, and collaborate.

You’ll finally speak the same language.

What Success Looks Like:

1. Meetings become clearer and more productive
2. Feedback is delivered and received with trust
3. Teamwork improves because people feel seen and understood
4. You lead with confidence, and your team moves faster—together

Here is how to start. You don’t need another training that overwhelms your team. You need a tool that brings clarity and results.

Here’s how we can help:

1. We offer a DISC Workshop for your team—either online or in-person—and a DISC Assessment for participants.
2. Your team learns about their own communication styles and how to adapt to those of others.
3. You walk away with a stronger, more aligned team!

Let’s Translate Your Team’s Potential into Performance

Stop repeating yourself.

Start getting results.

Let’s make communication simple—with the use of DISCtionary!