The term "DiSC" refers to the first letter of each of the 4 personality styles as follows:
- Dominance (D)
- Influence (I)
- Steadiness (S) and
- Conscientiousness (C)
Please find listed below the priorities, motivations, fears and limitations of each style.
Dominance
Priorities: getting immediate results, taking action, challenging self and others
Motivated by: power and authority, competition, winning, success
Fears: loss of control, being taken advantage of, vulnerability
You will notice: self-confidence, directness, forcefulness, risk-taking
Limitations: lack of concern for others, impatience, insensitivity
Influence
Priorities: expressing enthusiasm, taking action, encouraging collaboration
Motivated by: social recognition, group activities, friendly relationships
Fears: social rejection, disapproval, loss of influence, being ignored
You will notice: charm, enthusiasm, sociability, optimism, talkativeness
Limitations: impulsiveness, disorganization, lack of follow-through
Steadiness
Priorities: giving support, maintaining stability, enjoying collaboration
Motivated by: stable environments, sincere appreciation, cooperation, opportunities to help
Fears: loss of stability, change, loss of harmony, offending others
You will notice: patience, team player, calm approach, good listener, humility
Limitations: overly accommodating, tendency to avoid change, indecisiveness
Conscientiousness
Priorities: ensuring accuracy, maintaining stability, challenging assumptions
Motivated by: opportunities to use expertise or gain knowledge, attention to quality
Fears: criticism, sloppy methods, being wrong
You will notice: precision, analysis, skepticism, reserve, quiet
Limitations: overly critical, tendency to overanalyze, isolates self
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