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
Can Your DISC Personality Style Change Over Time?
When people take a DISC assessment, they often wonder if their style can change over time. The question shows up in two common ways: I think I was more reserved (or outgoing) when I was a kid, and now I'm not. Could my adult style be different from my style when I was a … [Read More...]
Can You Fool or Beat the DISC Assessment?
One question that frequently comes up in discussions of the DISC assessment and profile report is this: "Can you fool (or beat) the DISC assessment?" The short answer to that question is: Yes, you can "beat" the DISC assessment. Our follow-up question would be: Why would … [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 […]