DISC

PERSONALITY TRAITS
What exactly is DISC?

It’s a way of describing the patterns in a

person’s behavior, and using that
knowledge to predict how they are likely to act in the
future.

DISC is the universal language of observable human

behavior or the language of “how we act.”

DISC measures behavior and emotions.

• Not a measure of intelligence

• Not an indicator of values
• Not a measurement of skills and experience
• Not a measurement of education and training
 Basic Concepts

 Everyone has a bit of each style.

 Each of us tends to rely on one style.
 Blending styles adds strength to a team.
 Different styles can develop conflicts.
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FOUR MAIN PERSONALITY TYPES

 D = Director
 I = Interactor
 S = Supporter
 C = Corrector
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D = Director

 Strong ego.
 Goal and results oriented. Motivated by
challenges.
 May dismiss others’ feelings and concerns.
 Dislikes losing control.

ACTION !
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D = Director

• DESIRE: CHANGE
• OBJECTIVE: ACTUAL RESULT
• WHEN FACING CHALLENGES: NOT PATIENT,
CARELESS
• EXPECTATION: DIRECT AND CLEAR CUT
ANSWER, RESULT-ORIENTED
• AFRAID OF: BEING TAKEN ADVANTAGE BY
OTHERS
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I = Interactor

 People oriented.
 Personable and optimistic.
 Motivated by social recognition.
 Can be disorganized.
 Dislikes rejection.

FEELINGS !
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I =
Interactor
• DESIRE: RECOGNITION, BUILD RELATIONSHIPS
• OBJECTIVE: SOCIAL RECOGNITION
• WHEN FACING CHALLENGES: DISORGANIZED,
BLASPHEMING
• EXPECTATION: PRIORITY, CREDITABILITY,
PRESTIGE / REPUTATION
• AFRAID OF: LOSING RECOGNITION
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S = Supporter

 Team oriented. Consistent and

traditional.
 Motivated by keeping status quo.
 May give in easily.
 Dislikes change, turmoil.

STABILITY !
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S = Supporter

• DESIRE: CONSTANCY, STABILITY, SINCERE

GRATITUDE, MORE TIME TO CONSIDER
• OBJECTIVE: FOLLOW STRONG PRINCIPLES
• WHEN FACING CHALLENGES: HESITANT,
SUBMISSIVE
• EXPECTATION: GIVE ASSURANCE BUT TRY NOT
TO CHANGE
• AFRAID OF: LOSING COMFORT ZONE
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C = Corrector

 Task and detail oriented. Analytical

approach.
 Motivated by correctness and quality.
 Can be critical; paralyzed by
 analysis. Dislikes criticism of own
work.

LOGIC !
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C = Corrector

• DESIRE: PRECISE AND LOGICAL METHODS

• OBJECTIVE: COMPLETE TASKS PERFECTLY
• WHEN FACING CHALLENGES: SLOW TEMPO,
TRY TO AVOID
• EXPECTATION: PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE
EXPLANATION AND DETAILED INFORMATION
• AFRAID OF: CRITICISM