All about DiSC®

This lesson is first in a series taking a deeper dive into the research behind the characteristics, thought processes,  core needs, and assumptions associated with each of the DiSC® styles.  Today’s focus is on the D (Dominant) style.  As with any assessment, there are always a small percentage of outliers from the existing research.  However, the reliability and validity of the DiSC® has stood the test of time. This lesson will be helpful if you don’t know your style OR if you are a different style.  Here is a reminder:  One of the Cornerstone Principles of DiSC® is that “Everyone...

Here is a reminder from an actual DiSC® Profile report for a C Style of the priorities that shape their workplace:

• Ensuring Accuracy. Willing to do what it takes to get things right, not settling for subpar work.  Will analyze things carefully and make logical decisions based on objective facts.   Focus on accuracy to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Maintaining Stability. Tend to be self-controlled and cautious.  Prefer predictable setting where chaos and uncertainty don’t threaten the quality of their work.  CAN work under pressure, however dislike being pressured.  Focus on maintaining stability to produce consistent results. 
• Offering Challenge. Tend to be logical and methodical.  Prefer in-depth analysis and willing to point out problems and flaws.  Skeptical of new ideas and will question people’s opinions if unconvinced. 

Remember the C motto?  “Do It Right”

Here is a reminder from an actual DiSC® Profile report for an S Style of the priorities that shape their workplace:

• Giving Support. They place a high priority on giving support, and find satisfaction in accommodating others
• Maintaining Stability. They prioritize maintaining stability, and tend toward reliable and cautious.  Harmony is a core need of the Steady style 
• Collaboration.  They value collaboration, cooperation, and interaction.  S’s prefer being seen as a team player who provides empathy that makes people feel understood and accepted. 

Our topic today is “Stressors & Motivators of the D (Dominant) Style.”  This updated session is one in a series discussing the Stressors & Motivators of the four DiSC® styles, which include: Dominant Influence Steady Conscientious Before we dive deeper, I have always encouraged learners to maintain a couple important pieces of baseline knowledge. These two pieces are critical to understanding DiSC®.  (This is especially for first-time readers of my blogs) First are the Cornerstone Principles that we’ve discussed before: All DiSC®styles are equally valuable Everyone is a unique blend of all DiSC®styles, and people tend toward one or two styles...