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D (Dominant)

Traits: Results-Focused, Decisive, Direct

Closing Statement: Based on your career goals, WLC is going to give you direct access to research, leadership opportunities, and faculty mentorship from day one so you can graduate on time and hit the ground running in your field. You’ve seen what the program offers and how it positions you ahead of the competition. Are you ready to submit your enrollment deposit and secure your spot?

I (Influencing)

Traits: People-Oriented, Enthusiastic, Optimistic

Closing Statement: You’re going to fit right in with our campus community! Between getting involved in student events, building lifelong friendships, and having fun making your mark here, your college experience is going to be unforgettable. Our students love the energy and spirit here, and I know you will too. Are you ready to make it official and join the Warrior family?

1. Objection: The cost is too much. Response: That makes sense that you would feel that way. The initial cost seems like a lot, but wait until you see what financial aid and scholarships you qualify for before ruling us out. Additionally, you will see that in these programs, students graduate and get jobs with a starting salary that makes paying loans back manageable. These costs allow us to have smaller class sizes and provide so many opportunities for you to get involved and have personal connections with faculty.

2. Objection: I might want to be Synod Certified for teaching. Response: There are more and more opportunities opening up that allow teaching in a WELS school upon graduation more possible. With the teacher shortage, many schools are looking for qualified teachers to fill the gap.

3. Objection: I went to high school just down the road. This feels a little too close to…

It would be good to check in with other members of the team to see what kind of value statements they have come up with over the years.

Practice asking the different types of questions to different DISC personalities.

Reflection:

1. One thing I need to be more conscience of is my rate of speech.

2. I realized that my DISC style makes me less prone to answer phone calls. There are a lot of unknowns, and I want to know more before I will answer because I worry about not having the right answer. I usually prefer emails/written communication or being in person.

Action:

1. Find out if we already have a phone script.

2. Ask about when are times we would prioritize or prefer phone calls.

Reflection:

1. Being on time is an area of growth for me.

2. WLC does a good job of finding out what things students want to explore or learn about to help set a good agenda for the visit.

Action:

1. Create a list of at least 3 transitional phrases that can help me keep the meeting on time.

2. Could try messaging students before the visit to see if they have any specific questions or things they are hope to see.

D: 1

I: 4

S: 9

C: 4

B: 4

To abide in Christ so deeply that His love overflows through my presence, words, and actions, faithfully stewarding His Word and pointing others toward Him as I cultivate beauty, community, and wonder wherever He leads.

1. Integrity/Honesty/Sincerity

2. Confidence

3. Empathic

4. Service-oriented/willingness to help

5. Knowledge of content