Popular DISC TIP SERIES - Emailing an "I"

It's an "I" Email When:
Starts with: Friendly, enthusiastic, energetic & uplifting greeting in a conversational style.
Example:Shelly, THANK YOU!! Your referral is now my largest client. I owe you lunch.
Format: Covers multiple topics in one email, often mixing personal with business.
Example: Check out this cool article on leveraging our technology to connect with people. I'm starving, where's the lunch spot today?

Tone: Optimistic, inspirational, & appreciative.
Example:You folks rock!!!! For the 3rd month in a row, you beat the deadline!! KUDOS!!
Cues:Expressive, seeks recognition, comfortable with "tooting their own horn."
Example: Wow..I'm flying high - got a raise - going golfing with CEO & vacation starts Friday!

When E-mailing an "I":
Pace: Write with feeling & share short stories.
Example: "Things are going well! Last week I fought with the copy machine; this week we're friends again! LOL."

Format: Include emoticons; using symbols to express emotions. e.g. smiley face : )
Example:"Hi Jim, I'm psyched about our assignment. We're going to kick butt!!!! - Dan : )"
Provide:Admiration for their specific accomplishments & achievements.
Example: Excellent presentation! Great info & so entertaining...you're hilarious!
Closing:Be sure to include an acknowledgement and/or compliment.
Example: Jan, again, thank you for an awesome job! ~Brandon