A Brief History of the DISC Model The foundation for the DISC model comes from the work of a Harvard psychologist named Dr. William Moulton Marston in the 1920's. He developed a theory that people tend to develop a self-concept based on one of four factors — Dominance, Inducement, Steadiness, or Compliance. Marston’s theories form the basis on which DISC assessments and reports are built. The … [Continue Reading...]
DISC FAQ’s
What are DISC Behavioral Style Blends?
When we speak about DISC Behavioral styles, we recommend speaking about style blends rather than focusing solely on a person’s highest trait. Most people will show some of all four DISC style types as they connect, communicate, and interact with other people. They will have more … [Read More...]
What Are the Four DISC Types?
To learn about the four basic DISC behavior types, we start with the DISC circle using the diagram shown below. For a more thorough description of how the DISC circle is developed, read this summary of the DISC model. Each quadrant of the DISC circle has descriptive words … [Read More...]
Effective Communication Skills
A Critical Skill for Mastering Communication: Understanding Others
What would you say if I said that most of the people with whom you interact do not see, hear, think about, feel towards, or interpret things the same way that you do? I’m guessing you would tell me that I had just stated the obvious. You probably recognize the differences between people. You might […]