Everything DiSC
Everything DiSC uses four basic styles to describe how people approach their work and relationships, but twelve styles are actually noted on your personal profile report. The position of your dot and the shading or your circle reflects your strongest tendencies or priorities.
I like to look at these selected traits when preparing for a presentation. It gives me an idea of what my strengths will be (strict standards, resolute approach) and it also cautions me to watch myself for being overly blunt or critical. I look at other profiles and know that I need to project a more warm personality and maybe insert a personal story if I want to reach more of my audience.
More examples are available at Examples of 12 DiSC styles
DC – challenge, results, accuracy
Influences others by: High standards, determination
Overuses: Bluntness; sarcastic or condescending attitude
Would increase effectiveness through: Warmth, tactful communication
D – results, action, challenge
Influences others by: Assertiveness, insistence, competition
Overuses: The need to win, resulting in win/lose situation
Would increase effectiveness through: Patience, empathy
Di – action, results, enthusiasm
Influences others by: Charm, bold action
Overuses: Impatience, egotism, manipulation
Would increase effectiveness through: Patience, humility, consideration of others’ ideas
Understanding our D-style colleagues and friends
iD – action, enthusiasm, results
Influences others by: Ability to think creativity, charisma
Overuses: Impulsiveness, outspokenness
Would increase effectiveness through: Focusing on the details, patience, listening to others
i – enthusiasm, action, collaboration
Influences others by: Charm, optimism, energy
Overuses: Optimism, praise
Would increase effectiveness through: Being more objective, following through on tasks
iS – collaboration, enthusiasm, support
Influences others by: Agreeableness, empathy
Overuses: Patience with others, indirect approaches
Would increase effectiveness through: Acknowledging others’ flaws, confronting problems
Understanding our i-style colleagues and friends
Si – collaboration, support, enthusiasm
Influences others by: Showing empathy, being patient
Overuses: Kindness, personal connections
Would increase effectiveness through: Saying “no” if necessary, addressing issues
S – support, stability, collaboration
Influences others by: accommodating others, consistent performance
Overuses: Modesty, passive resistance, compromise
Would increase effectiveness through: Displaying self-confidence, revealing true feelings
SC – stability, support, accuracy
Influences others by: Diplomacy, self-control, consistency
Overuses: Willingness to let others lead, humility
Would increase effectiveness through:Initiating change, speaking up
Understanding our S-style colleagues and friends
CS – stability, accuracy, support
Influences others by: Practicality, attention to detail
Overuses: Traditional methods, sense of caution
Would increase effectiveness through: Showing flexibility, being decisive, showing urgency
C – accuracy, stability, challenge
Influences others by: Logic, exacting standards
Overuses: Analysis, restraint
Would increase effectiveness through: Acknowledging others’ feelings, looking beyond data.
CD – challenge, accuracy, results
Influences others by: Strict standards, resolute approach
Overuses: Bluntness, critical attitude
Would increase effectiveness through: Cooperation, paying attention to others’ needs
Understanding our C-style colleagues and friends
by Kristeen Bullwinkle and the DiSCProfile.com team
5 Comments
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I took this personalitly test for my employer and the printes mt results that said my profile is level.. Said that it was very rare and that i was almost completely equal in all four.. Has anyone ever heard of this? I have googled it and cant find any info about it.. If someone has any info on this disc type please let me know..
Thanks-
Author
It’s very possible that you did not take an Everything DiSC assessment. In our assessment your style will be reflected by dot placement within a circle. Everything DiSC uses adaptive testing methods that give a more accurate assessment than other tests based on the DISC model. (If your dot placement isn’t clear, you get more questions to answer so more data can be acquired.)
If you did take an Everything DiSC assessment, ask for the Supplement for Facilitators report. That provides a bit more information about how your style was plotted.
If you show no preference for any style, you can still learn a lot about how to better communicate with those of us with strong style preferences. One style or dot location is not better than another.
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I got all 4 equal parts as well. Which makes sense for me really.
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“Influences others by: ”
Is something missing there, or is it just that S people really don’t influence others?-
Author
Thanks for letting us know that something was indeed missing.
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