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
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 […]