DISC Personality Test

A D-personality will typically speak confidently, but will be quick to end a conversation that isn't going anywhere. Their ideas will be high-level, opinionated, and at times blunt, but you usually will have no problem understanding where they stand on an issue.

D’s are less likely to want to ease into a situation. Instead, their assertive attitudes lead them to take charge, often before assessing the full scenario. Watch out for a D type on a mission. Once the goal is in view, there’s little that can stop them. However, they are open to outside perspective if they think it’ll get the job done faster.

In short, D personality types are extremely competitive individuals who often take charge and prefer leadership roles.

As in action,  someone who tests highly in dominance will communicate as efficiently as possible. Short, business like statements are a D’s natural way of responding or giving instructions. A D-personality views the world in broad terms and prefers, even demands, to skip the details. 

Don’t expect to make small talk with a D-personality. From their perspective, light banter is a waste of time and doesn’t move the conversation towards any action.

The confidence I-personalities exhibit is very apparent. They are outgoing and talkative people, who tend to have a lot of energy. They are likely to interact positively in whatever situation they find themselves in. They are external processors, which means they think out loud and may share their thoughts and feelings very candidly. I’s possess remarkable communication skills. That natural ability coupled with their focus on the people surrounding them make excellent leaders.

The best way to identify an I-personality is to watch them walk into a room; they will greet and introduce themselves to everyone without any hesitation before taking their seat or settling into a conversation. Their social attitude and warm approach can help them leave a positive impact on others.

I-personalities love to talk ...about anything and everything. They are expressive and will often gesture with their hands and use facial expressions to convey their message. Leave lots of time for social conversation, even in a professional setting, when you are working with an I-personality. I’s love to brainstorm and collaborate but will shy away from making big decisions on the spot. Although they are naturally incisive, they are visual people who like to read through everything that was discussed first.

People with the S type personality are calm people who employ intention into all of their words and actions. Their natural steadiness can serve them well; they are patient and kind in their responses and are quite thoughtful in all that they do. They tend to have a positive attitude and are naturally gentle. S-types can be open to new people and new surroundings, but need time to assess the situation and adapt. Their reserved nature can often be misinterpreted as cold, something most S’s struggle to overcome. S-personalities like to work steadily, without outside interruption, and will steadfastly resist change and conflict.

S-personalities balance out the more outgoing types and support those that are more analytical. They are the true supporters amongst us.

S-personalities are often soft spoken. Their reserved qualities can often come across as formal, especially in writing. It’s important not to overwhelm or come on too strong in the first couple of interactions with an S-personality. Instead, S’s prefer to build trust and warmth through more meaningful conversation. This is important to note when working with an S-personality because the more efficient types may overlook the need for personal anecdotes and small talk and rush right to the crux of an issue. When communicating with S type personalities, focus on using friendly language and a warm approach.

C-personalities are reserved, autonomous people who usually prefer to work independently for long periods of focused work rather than multi-tasking. Although they enjoy long, thoughtful conversations about complex subjects, A C-personality is commonly marked by steady, stoic demeanor which can seem robotic at times. C’s often make connections with the people around them by finding common interests that can be discussed in detailed, in-depth discussions. They very rarely offer personal anecdotes unprompted.

C-personalities are extremely objective and might not use much inflection in their natural speech. They can seem dry and distant until prompted by a like minded interest or idea. They enjoy long, thorough analysis but will avoid small talk because it makes them uncomfortable most of the time. Because of the amount of time a C-personality spend analyzing details, they can often seem pessimistic. This isn’t necessarily true but to a C-personality, facts are facts. It’s hard to argue with this kind of data driven logic.