DISC Profiles : All Personality Types Explained

Though DISC profiling has become a widely used behavioral assessment tool, people still have several misconceptions about DISC profiles. The purpose of the DISC assessment was to learn various behavioral styles and help in personal development and corporate training. But, these confusions have made it more difficult for people to understand one another. Therefore, we deemed it necessary to clarify the misconceptions and tell people what the different DISC personality profiles mean.

DISC Personality Test

William Moulton Marston believed that a person’s behavior depends on the four personality traits: dominance, influence, steadiness, and compliance. This statement doesn’t mean that there are only four DISC personality test. But it implies that a DISC personality profile of a person is a combination of these traits in different percentages.

The importance of behaviours

Based on these combinations, a person develops his or her own unique behavior, style and personality. Some people have two DISC styles, some have three, and some even have all four traits. Thus, the DISC assessment model offers endless possibilities of personality types. Are you ready to discover more about it ? Let’s take a look at the DISC personality test.

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By conducting a DISC personality assessment and training, you can understand your employees, learn about their leadership choices, help them work effectively, and use the report to get the best results.

The DISC test also helps different types of people in their personal development. Moreover, you can use the personality assessment report to build effective teams. We have explained the personal attributes and general personality profiles with the help of DISC model. Based on these explanations, you can find out what your DISC personality test means.

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12 Common DISC Personality Profiles

As said above, there can be thousands of DISC personality types. But, let’s discuss the 12 general DISC profiles formed by using the combination of two traits.

D-Style Profile (Dominance):

D stands for dominance, so people with a D-Style profile are dominant and decisive. Being confident, they step up and assume leadership roles. People with D-type personalities enjoy challenges and take risks to overcome them. D-Styles are very direct in their communication and don’t mind indulging in arguments. They focus on the results and want to get things done. So, they can be effective leaders with good management skills.

I-Style Profile (Influence):

People having I-Style DISC profiles are harmonious and enlivening. They like to mix with the people, understand one another, and create a friendly atmosphere in the team. They always consider the human factor when making a decision. The greatest weapon of I’s is their exceptional communication skills.They create a lively atmosphere in the workplace, so you will have a good time working with them.They can give the best performance in departments like sales, marketing, customer support, or any field that requires interaction with customers.

S-Style Profile (Steadiness):

S personality type is characterized by being supportive and stable. The last thing they want in a team is conflict, so they are more cooperative, compromising, and self-effacing. S-Styles are polite and friendly, but shy to start a conversation. They work at a steady pace and help their colleagues.As they prefer stability, so their biggest fear is change.

C-Style Profile (Compliance):

C-Style profile types are perfectionist and analytical. As detail-oriented people, they make slow but calculated decisions. They work in a methodological and systematic way. Having an introverted and reserved behavioral style, C’s like to talk straight to the point. They want to gather all the information, so you will find them asking a lot of questions. They seem to be critical but are cautious and conscientious.

Dominance-Compliance:

Focused on the results
Perhaps the best leaders
Values Accuracy
Willing to take risks and challenges

Dominance:

Focused on the bottom-line
Confident and outspoken
Able to see the bigger picture
Willing to assume leadership or management roles

Dominance-Influence:

Seeking new opportunities
Fast-paced and assertive
Creative
Passionate and inspirational

Influence-Dominance:

Characterized by boldness and risk-taking
Passionate and works restlessly
Influential and persuasive
Looking for opportunities

Influence:

Enthusiastic and energetic
Brings positivity to the team
Good at networking
Social and popular

Influence-Steadiness:

Supportive and generous
Enjoys peace and harmony
Good at collaboration
Approachable and empathic

Steadiness-Influence:

A team player
Better at collaboration than other profiles
Listens and understands others
Creates a harmonious and optimistic atmosphere in the team

Steadiness:

Reliable and sincere
They use their diplomatic skills to solve conflicts.
Works at a steady pace
Listeners and problem-solvers

Steadiness-Compliance:

Logical and steady
Cautious and rational
Trustworthy
They need a calm environment

Compliance-Steadiness:

Modest, reliable, and responsible
Shy to converse
Well-prepared and cautious
Values precision and system

Compliance:

Analytical and accurate
Introverted behavior
Compliant and critical
Seeks data, details, and insights

Compliance-Dominance:

Perfectionist
Sets high standards
Ambitious and determined
Skeptical and stubborn

Alternatively, Marc Prager Conseil’s DISC consultants can conduct DISC personality assessments and training for your employees and provide detailed personality reports.