What is DISC?  Who was William Moulton Marston?

Dominance:  People who score high in the intensity of the 'D' styles factor are very active in dealing with problems and challenges, while low D scores are people who want to do more research before committing to a decision. High "D" people are described as demanding, forceful, egocentric, strong willed, driving, determined, ambitious, aggressive, and pioneering. Low D scores describe those who are conservative, low keyed, cooperative, calculating, undemanding, cautious, mild, agreeable, modest and peaceful.

Influence  (Inducement in Marston's time):  People with High I scores influence others through talking and activity and tend to be emotional. They are described as convincing, magnetic, political, enthusiastic, persuasive, warm, demonstrative, trusting, and optimistic. Those with Low I scores influence more by data and facts, and not with feelings. They are described as reflective, factual, calculating, skeptical, logical, suspicious, matter of fact, pessimistic, and critical.

Steadiness (Submission in Marston's time): People with High S styles scores want a steady pace, security, and don't like sudden change. Low S intensity scores are those who like change and variety.  High S persons are calm,  relaxed, patient, possessive, predictable, deliberate, stable, consistent, and tend to be unemotional and poker faced. People with Low S scores are described as restless, demonstrative, impatient, eager, or even impulsive.

Conscientiousness (Compliance in Marston's time):  Persons with High C styles adhere to rules, regulations, and structure. They like to do quality work and do it right the first time.  High C people are careful, cautious, exacting, neat, systematic, diplomatic, accurate, tactful. Those with Low C scores challenge the rules and want independence and are described as self-willed, stubborn, opinionated, unsystematic, arbitrary, and careless with details.

DISC Profiles Styles Overview

• Identify your behavioral profile and improve interpersonal relationships

• Gain insight into the adaptive and natural styles of behavior of yourself and others

• Increase your appreciation of others, respect and value differences

• It helps people explore behavior across four primary dimensions:
  Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, & Conscientiousness

  • Dominance
  • Influence
  • Steadiness
  • Conscientiousness

A Brief History: The DISC Classic Profile was called the DISC Personal Profile System 2800 Series for almost 30 years.  We're not the new kid on the block.  We're the original, the classy "classic".  We're the folks they make the "look-alikes" from.  In the 1990's we could provide DISC reports with software.  In 2003, the EPIC online internet website system changed the delivery system completely of DISC reports and made access available to everyone WITHOUT SOFTWARE!  The DISC Profile for online assessment inventory personality tests and behavioral profiling is based on the original work by William Moulton Marston in 1928.  What is a Profile?  A Profile in training or education terms, means a survey, testing, instrument, assessment, inventory, or learning tool.  DISC provides a nonjudgmental language for exploring behavioral issues. It helps people improve interpersonal relationships across four primary dimensions: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Conscientiousness.  It has for over 30 years now!