This essay focuses on the 4 quadrants of the circle.You will also notice that descriptive terms have been added in each of the 4 corners of the diagram.
To help you understand the DISC model of personality here are definitions of the four factors measured.As mentioned before, we will add the descriptive terms to the diagram. Notice the letters D, I, S and C appear in the 4 quadrants of the circle in the diagram below. You will also notice that descriptive terms have been added in each of the 4 corners of the diagram.
4 basic personality traits emerge from our diagram corresponding to the 4 quadrants of the circle (In clockwise order);
Next, we will add descriptive terms for each of the 4 main personality types that emerge in the diagram. The descriptive terms will begin with D, I, S and C.
Dominance
Describes the way you deal with problems, assert yourself and control situations.
Influence
Describes the way you deal with people, the way you communicate and relate to others.
Steadiness
Describes your temperament – patience, persistence, and thoughtfulness
Compliance
Describes how you approach and organize your activity, procedures and responsibilities.
Your DISC personality type
Your unique sequence of scores characterizes you in a specific way. The positive impact you are likely to make on people is: