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
How Can I Better Understand Another Person?
How can you use the DISC assessment or knowledge of the DISC model to better understand another person? When you don't have knowledge of the DISC model or similar information, and you meet another person, it's easy to slip into stereotyping and judging people. For example, … [Read More...]
Can More Than One Style Describe Me?
One of the most frequently asked questions we get goes something like this: "DISC, D-I-S-C am I only one of these things? Can I be more than one of these styles?" And, the answer is: Yes. Here's a key point: The DISC model describes patterns of behavior. It doesn't … [Read More...]
Effective Communication Skills
Three Things to Consider Before You Choose a Communication Technique
As a leader, you will communicate with people in many different ways and in many different situations. You’ll be in meetings, in coaching conversations, and responding to emails. The general principles of communication apply equally to all of these situations, and the specific approach or technique you use can vary a great deal. In this […]
What it Means to Talk Like a Leader with Kevin Eikenberry
Leadership expert, Kevin Eikenberry, joins me on this episode to discuss what it means to talk like a leader. Kevin has both deep and broad experience in both leading and helping leaders develop. Listen in as he shares both his perspective on what it means to Talk Like a Leader and practical strategies to do […]