DISC Personality Styles, Vulnerability & Getting Unstuck in Business | Mendy Turk

Feb 11, 2026

Mendy Turk, owner of Three Arrows Coaching & Consulting Group who helps established business owners get unstuck, talks leadership vulnerability, imposter syndrome, and building supportive huddles. She explains DISC personality styles, how they show up under stress, and how adapting communication improves hiring, onboarding, and team trust. Practical stories and clear steps make complex dynamics easy to grasp.

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ADVICE

Form A Personal Board For Tough Decisions

Do create a small advisory group or 'board' of trusted peers for support and candid feedback.
Meet regularly with people who share your values and will hold you accountable without publicizing your struggles.

ADVICE

Prioritize Self-Care As Business Strategy

Do schedule regular self-care and fun into your week to avoid being 'half a human' at work.
Treat self-care as business-critical because it replenishes your capacity to lead.

INSIGHT

DISC Explains Motivation Not IQ

DISC describes behavioral needs, motivation, and communication style rather than IQ or skills.
It reveals pace and focus differences people use under normal conditions.

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Many business owners feel stuck—but rarely talk about why.

In this episode of Small Business Pivots, host Michael D. Morrison sits down with Mendy Turk, owner of Three Arrows Coaching & Consulting Group, for an honest conversation about leadership vulnerability, imposter syndrome, and how understanding DISC personality styles can radically improve communication, decision-making, and team performance.

Mendy works with established business owners and leaders—often 7+ years into business—who’ve survived the highs and lows but still feel unsure about their next move. Together, Michael and Mendy unpack why asking for help feels so hard, why most leaders feel like they’re “supposed to have it all figured out,” and how DISC reveals the hidden motivators, fears, and stress responses driving behavior at work.

This episode goes beyond theory. You’ll hear real examples of:
– How DISC shows up under stress
– Why indecision is still a decision
– How leadership communication breaks down (and how to fix it)
– Why self-care isn’t optional for business owners
– How vulnerability actually builds trust with teams

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure how to lead people with different personalities—this conversation will hit home.

What is DISC in business?
DISC is a behavioral assessment that helps leaders understand communication styles, motivation, stress responses, and decision-making tendencies.

Why is DISC important for leadership?
DISC helps leaders adapt communication, reduce conflict, improve trust, and lead teams more effectively—especially under stress.

How does DISC help business owners?
It increases self-awareness, improves hiring decisions, strengthens team communication, and reduces leadership burnout.

What are the four DISC personality types?
Dominance (D), Influence (I), Steadiness (S), and Conscientiousness (C).

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