The Chris LoCurto Show 630 | How Key Leaders Can Lead Up, Down, and Sideways with DISC, with Lyneé South
Jun 17, 2025
41:10
How to Lead in Every Direction Using DISC
If you’ve ever struggled to get your point across to upper leadership, motivate your team, or work alongside your peers, this episode is for you.
Chris is joined by Executive Coach and DISC expert Lyneé South to talk about how leaders can influence and communicate more effectively in every direction—up, down, and sideways—using DISC.
Whether you're in a mid-level leadership role or leading a team, you'll walk away with tools to increase trust, adapt communication, and lead with confidence.
Genesis 41 (00:01:01)
A biblical example introduces the concept of leading in every direction.
Why Leading in All Directions Is So Hard (00:02:41)
Mid-level leaders often feel stuck between their team and upper leadership.
Using DISC to Lead Up (00:09:39)
DISC helps leaders tailor communication to gain trust and support from their leaders.
Leading Your Team With DISC (00:16:11)
Understanding DISC helps leaders guide and connect with team members more effectively.
Influencing Peers and Cross-Functional Teams (00:20:10)
Leaders can use DISC to build better collaboration across departments.
What Happens if We Are Implementing DISC? (00:23:46)
Using DISC in meetings and brainstorming leads to better alignment and reduced friction.
Helping Your Leadership Team Use DISC Effectively (00:28:36)
Leadership teams that use DISC intentionally see improved trust and fewer misunderstandings.
Action Steps (00:37:22)
Five practical ways to start using DISC to lead more effectively.
Conclusion (00:39:14)
Leading based on how people are wired leads to better communication, stronger relationships, and a healthier culture.
Go check out our page to get our free DISC bundle!
If you’ve ever struggled to get your point across to upper leadership, motivate your team, or work alongside your peers, this episode is for you.
Chris is joined by Executive Coach and DISC expert Lyneé South to talk about how leaders can influence and communicate more effectively in every direction—up, down, and sideways—using DISC.
Whether you're in a mid-level leadership role or leading a team, you'll walk away with tools to increase trust, adapt communication, and lead with confidence.
Genesis 41 (00:01:01)
A biblical example introduces the concept of leading in every direction.
Why Leading in All Directions Is So Hard (00:02:41)
Mid-level leaders often feel stuck between their team and upper leadership.
Using DISC to Lead Up (00:09:39)
DISC helps leaders tailor communication to gain trust and support from their leaders.
Leading Your Team With DISC (00:16:11)
Understanding DISC helps leaders guide and connect with team members more effectively.
Influencing Peers and Cross-Functional Teams (00:20:10)
Leaders can use DISC to build better collaboration across departments.
What Happens if We Are Implementing DISC? (00:23:46)
Using DISC in meetings and brainstorming leads to better alignment and reduced friction.
Helping Your Leadership Team Use DISC Effectively (00:28:36)
Leadership teams that use DISC intentionally see improved trust and fewer misunderstandings.
Action Steps (00:37:22)
Five practical ways to start using DISC to lead more effectively.
Conclusion (00:39:14)
Leading based on how people are wired leads to better communication, stronger relationships, and a healthier culture.
Go check out our page to get our free DISC bundle!