The original DISC model was proposed by William Moulton Marston.
He wrote a book titled Emotions of Normal People that established his behavior theories.
Since that time, many have built on his concepts and expanded the assessment.
What You Will Learn
The DISC report helps you understand which of the four personality styles is most prevalent for you.
The four groups are:
D – Dominant. These individuals tend to be confident, action-oriented, and focused on results.
I – Influence. Those with Influence place an emphasis on relationships and persuading others.
S – Steadiness. These individuals are dependable and focus on cooperation with others.
C – Conscientious. Those with this type place emphasis on competency, expertise, and accuracy.
Taking the Assessment
There are two paths to taking the assessment – partnering with a certified company or taking one of the free alternatives online. A link to one of the free assessments is here.
The free assessment has 12 statements with four possible responses. You note which response is most like you and the response that is least like you. The overall time to take is 5-10 minutes. On the site link, you can also purchase the assessment that is more comprehensive and provides a full report.
My Story
I have taken a few different versions of DISC assessment over the years.
For me, this is one of the self-assessments that I haven’t connected with as strongly as others.
All four of these traits show up at different points in time and the descriptions provided just haven’t resonated with me personally.
I know many others who have connected with this report.
Just like anything else in personal development, what works for one person may not work for someone else. This is a case where this framework isn’t quite right for me.
Your Turn
Have you taken the DISC assessment?
Did the report resonate with you?
Were you able to pull insights that advanced your development?