Last week we started a series featuring the characters of NBC's hit series, Chicago Fire. We took a look at the female characters and how their DISC-diversity works together in the first post. Now we take a look at the men in House 51, an equally diverse bunch who nonetheless comprise a very effective team that excels under stress. D-Dominant (Goal-oriented, Determined, … [Read more...]
Ted Lasso: Leadership Styles Displayed in Every DISC Style
If you have AppleTV you may already be familiar with one of their popular shows Ted Lasso. It's about an American football coach that has been hired to coach a European football club. You might be like Ted and know little to nothing about European football, but you can still see examples of how leadership can come from every DISC style and still be effective. Warning: … [Read more...]
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 of some traits and less of others, and they will probably have some of all four traits. Looking … [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 attached to it that attempt to capture the typical behavior exhibited by people who have the combination … [Read more...]
Why Use the DISC Model?
People often ask why they should use the DISC model rather than some other model of behavior when they are looking for a tool to improve communication skills, relationship building skills, teamwork, and leadership effectiveness. There are many excellent models on the market that are similar to or drive at answering the same questions addressed by the DISC model of human … [Read more...]