What is DISC?

Most of us have taken a personality quiz at some point and forgotten the answer by lunch. DISC is simpler than that. It is a way to describe how people tend to communicate, act, and work with others. It does not put you in a box.

DISC has four styles. Each of us has all four in some amount, and most people lean on one or two more than the others.

What DISC is not

DISC describes tendencies. It is not a test you pass or fail. It is not a medical or psychological diagnosis. It does not measure intelligence, skill, or character, and it does not tell you how well you will do in a job. Think of it as a mirror and a conversation starter, not a verdict.

An example (made up for this page)

Imagine a team lead who leans toward D. She likes quick decisions and short meetings. Her teammate leans toward S and likes to talk through a plan before he commits. Neither is wrong. Once she knows her style and his, she can give him a day to think before she asks for a yes. That is the whole idea.

Where to go from here

A DISC assessment gives you a report about your own style. Reading it on your own is useful. Talking it through with a DISC consultant for 30 minutes is more useful. You can read about the call on our review call page or see the offer on the home page.