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 As the illustration shows, there are four basic
personality styles.
The "D" style is
Task-oriented and
Outgoing.
The "I" style is
People-oriented and
Outgoing.
The "S" style is
People-oriented and
Reserved.
The "C" style is
Task-oriented and
Reserved.
Our
interpretation of the DISC model does not assume that there are clearly
defined lines between each of these four styles. We understand that every
individual has a unique personality which consists of a blend of all four
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We've described each of the four basic personality
styles below that our Adult Assessment Profile is designed to measure.
Remember these four can be blended to reveal someone's unique
personality. You'll see why the DISC system is so easy to apply to your every day life!
As you read the descriptions below, think about the people you know and what
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Style:
Task-oriented / Outgoing
Description: Dominant, Driving,
Doers
Symbol: Exclamation point -
emphatic in everything they do
Focus: Get the job done - just do
it! Overcome opposition and achieve your goals! Winners never quit...
quitters never win!
Basic Needs: Challenge, Control,
Choices
Outlook on Life: To lead or to be in
charge
"D types can be very self-sufficient, relying on their natural abilities
and talents to get them through difficult situations... They are never
satisfied with the status quo. They are constantly looking for new and
better ideas and ways of doing things."
Positive Personality Profiles [pg. 42-43]
Famous "D's":
General Patton, President Bush, Margaret Thatcher, Donald Trump
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Style:
People-oriented / Outgoing
Description: Inspirational,
Influencing, Impulsive
Symbol: Star - They love
recognition and being the center of attention
Focus: I am for you! If we all
pull in the same direction and stay motivated, there is no end to the
success... and fun... we can have.
Basic Needs: Recognition,
Approval, Popularity
Outlook on Life: To persuade
others to their way of thinking
"High I's are very friendly. They seem to talk to or wave to everyone
they see. They know no strangers. After you have been with them five
minutes, you feel like you have known them all your life."
Positive Personality Profiles [pg. 61]
Famous "I's": Oprah Winfrey,
Robin Williams, Carol Burnette, Steve Martin
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Style:
People-oriented / Reserved
Description: Steady, Stable,
Supportive
Symbol: Plus/Minus - They bring a
balance to the people equation
Focus: All for one and one for
all. If we all work together, we can make a great team. Working together
we can do it!
Basic Needs: Appreciation,
Security, Approval
Outlook on Life: To provide
necessary support to help get the job completed
"An S is very orderly and efficient, preferring to know that things are
running smoothly...They prefer the standard, tried and proven way of
doing things... One of their mottos is, 'Working together we can do it.'
" Positive Personality Profiles [pg.
81]
Famous "S's": Mother Teresa, Dr.
Martin Luther King, Gandhi, Jimmy Stewart
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Style:
Task-oriented / Reserved
Description: Competent, Cautious,
Careful
Symbol: Question Mark - They want
to know the why behind what they do
Focus: Make sure things are done
in a correct manner. Goods and services provided with quality ensure
long-standing relationships.
Basic Needs: Quality answers,
Excellence, Value
Outlook on Life: To be
conscientious and consistent
"The C type is usually extremely gifted. They are very bright and have a
high capacity for intellectual achievement. They know how to take a big
project and break it down into little components."
Positive Personality Profiles [pg. 99]
Famous "C's": Henry Kissinger,
Albert Einstein, Bill Gates, Jackie Kennedy Onassis
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