7.3 The DISC Assessment
Complete the DISC Assessment
Activity
Take a moment to complete the FREE DISC assessments below. This will give you an indication of which colours are most and least like you. Then, compare your results with the descriptions below to gain more insight into your personality and communication preferences.
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Which of the following is most like you?
A) I naturally take charge and make sure things get done.
B) I bring energy and keep people motivated.
C) I support others and keep things running smoothly.
D) I focus on accuracy and like to have a clear plan.
Which of the following is most like you?
A) I make decisions quickly and trust my instincts.
B) I think about how my decisions affect others.
C) I take my time and talk to people I trust first.
D) I do thorough research before deciding.
Which of the following is most like you?
A) I speak directly and get to the point.
B) I express myself with enthusiasm.
C) I communicate in a warm and thoughtful way.
D) I value clear and precise communication.
Which of the following is most like you?
A) I’m driven by success and overcoming challenges.
B) I’m motivated by recognition and social interaction.
C) I’m motivated by being part of a supportive team.
D) I’m motivated by learning deeply and doing things right.
Which of the following is most like you?
A) I face conflict directly and try to resolve it fast.
B) I keep things light and try to talk it out.
C) I avoid conflict and prefer to keep the peace.
D) I stay calm and try to find a logical solution.
Which of the following is most like you?
A) I jump into challenges and take the lead.
B) I get excited and encourage others to join in.
C) I approach challenges cautiously and look for stability.
D) I like to plan everything out before starting.
Which of the following is most like you?
A) I adapt quickly and take control when things change.
B) I go with the flow and make the best of it.
C) I get uneasy when things change unexpectedly.
D) I need time to adjust and create a new plan.
Which of the following is most like you?
A) I spend my free time doing something productive or competitive.
B) I enjoy meeting new people and socializing.
C) I prefer relaxing with close friends or family.
D) I like hobbies that require focus and skill.
Which of the following is most like you?
A) I like being rewarded with more responsibility.
B) I enjoy being praised and celebrated publicly.
C) I appreciate a sincere thank-you.
D) I value recognition for my expertise and precision.
Which of the following is most like you?
A) I get frustrated by inefficiency and delays.
B) I get frustrated when I’m ignored or things get boring.
C) I get frustrated by conflict and sudden change.
D) I get frustrated by mistakes and disorganization.
Which of the following is most like you?
A) I prefer to take the lead in group situations.
B) I love to brainstorm and share ideas with others.
C) I enjoy being a dependable team member.
D) I like to follow structured processes.
Which of the following is most like you?
A) I thrive in fast-paced environments.
B) I’m at my best when I’m engaging with others.
C) I’m most comfortable in predictable, steady environments.
D) I enjoy working in quiet, detail-oriented spaces.
Which of the following is most like you?
A) I like to get things done efficiently and move on.
B) I enjoy being the center of attention.
C) I take pride in being reliable and easy to work with.
D) I notice small mistakes that others might miss.
Which of the following is most like you?
A) I’m always looking for the next big goal to achieve.
B) I get excited about new social opportunities.
C) I value long-term relationships and loyalty.
D) I feel best when everything is organized and in order.
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Which of the following is least like you?
A) I naturally take charge and make sure things get done.
B) I bring energy and keep people motivated.
C) I support others and keep things running smoothly.
D) I focus on accuracy and like to have a clear plan.
Which of the following is least like you?
A) I make decisions quickly and trust my instincts.
B) I think about how my decisions affect others.
C) I take my time and talk to people I trust first.
D) I do thorough research before deciding.
Which of the following is least like you?
A) I speak directly and get to the point.
B) I express myself with enthusiasm.
C) I communicate in a warm and thoughtful way.
D) I value clear and precise communication.
Which of the following is least like you?
A) I’m driven by success and overcoming challenges.
B) I’m motivated by recognition and social interaction.
C) I’m motivated by being part of a supportive team.
D) I’m motivated by learning deeply and doing things right.
Which of the following is least like you?
A) I face conflict directly and try to resolve it fast.
B) I keep things light and try to talk it out.
C) I avoid conflict and prefer to keep the peace.
D) I stay calm and try to find a logical solution.
Which of the following is least like you?
A) I jump into challenges and take the lead.
B) I get excited and encourage others to join in.
C) I approach challenges cautiously and look for stability.
D) I like to plan everything out before starting.
Which of the following is least like you?
A) I adapt quickly and take control when things change.
B) I go with the flow and make the best of it.
C) I get uneasy when things change unexpectedly.
D) I need time to adjust and create a new plan.
Which of the following is least like you?
A) I spend my free time doing something productive or competitive.
B) I enjoy meeting new people and socializing.
C) I prefer relaxing with close friends or family.
D) I like hobbies that require focus and skill.
Which of the following is least like you?
A) I like being rewarded with more responsibility.
B) I enjoy being praised and celebrated publicly.
C) I appreciate a sincere thank-you.
D) I value recognition for my expertise and precision.
Which of the following is least like you?
A) I get frustrated by inefficiency and delays.
B) I get frustrated when I’m ignored or things get boring.
C) I get frustrated by conflict and sudden change.
D) I get frustrated by mistakes and disorganization.
Which of the following is least like you?
A) I prefer to take the lead in group situations.
B) I love to brainstorm and share ideas with others.
C) I enjoy being a dependable team member.
D) I like to follow structured processes.
Which of the following is least like you?
A) I thrive in fast-paced environments.
B) I’m at my best when I’m engaging with others.
C) I’m most comfortable in predictable, steady environments.
D) I enjoy working in quiet, detail-oriented spaces.
Which of the following is most least you?
A) I like to get things done efficiently and move on.
B) I enjoy being the center of attention.
C) I take pride in being reliable and easy to work with.
D) I notice small mistakes that others might miss.
Which of the following is least like you?
A) I’m always looking for the next big goal to achieve.
B) I get excited about new social opportunities.
C) I value long-term relationships and loyalty.
D) I feel best when everything is organized and in order.
This book focuses on the DISC Assessment because of its proven value in both personal development and workplace settings, helping individuals better understand their own behaviour and communicate more effectively. The model was introduced by American psychologist William Moulton Marston in his 1928 book Emotions of Normal People (Marston, 1928/2011). Marston, who also pioneered an early form of the lie detector and contributed to the creation of the Wonder Woman comic character, explored how individuals perceive themselves in relation to their environment.
Over time, researchers and organizations built on his work, leading to the questionnaire-based DISC assessments widely used today. The framework also influenced Thomas Erikson’s bestselling book Surrounded by Idiots, popularizing personality types for a broad audience (Erikson, 2019).
According to the DISC model, personalities are grouped into four main types, each represented by a different colour.
Activity
Click on the colours to learn about each personality and how they differ.
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- Dominant (Red): Reds are the least common of the four DISC personalities. They are driven, results-oriented, and value efficiency.
- Influential (Yellow): Yellows are enthusiastic, sociable, and optimistic. They excel at communication and derive energy from interacting with others.
- Steady (Green): Greens are the most common of the four DISC personalities. They are calm, dependable, and supportive, prioritizing stability and consistency.
- Conscientious (Blue): Blues are analytical, detail-orientated, and precise. They value accuracy, quality, and structure and generally prefer to work independently.
Dominant (Red)
| Strengths | Potential Drawbacks |
|---|---|
| Reds thrive on challenges and are unafraid to take charge or make difficult decisions. They typically prefer swift action over lengthy discussion and are direct, decisive, and highly focused on achieving outcomes. If you need something accomplished quickly, look no further than a Red personality. | Reds can appear overly assertive, impatient and aggressive. Their drive for results might cause them to appear blunt or insensitive. In group settings, Reds may find it difficult to delegate tasks or integrate others’ ideas, preferring to do things themselves, maintain control, and keep progress moving. |
Influential (Yellow)
| Strengths | Potential Drawbacks |
|---|---|
| Their excitement can often be contagious, often sparking motivation and inspiration within teams. Spontaneous, creative, and ideal “people-people.” Yellows are excellent at generating new ideas and can bring a lively atmosphere to any setting, whether social or professional. | Yellows are very prone to distraction and disorganization. They often overlook details in favour of big-picture thinking and are the poorest listeners of the colours. This is because they are often more focused on speaking than hearing others’ viewpoints. |
Steady (Green)
| Strengths | Potential Drawbacks |
|---|---|
| Greens often serve as the “glue” that holds a group together. They are patient, empathetic, and adept at facilitating harmony. If you need someone to unify a team and follow a structured plan, Green is an ideal fit. | A strong dislike of conflict and a preference for predictability can make Greens resistant to change. They may avoid uncomfortable discussions to keep the peace, delaying necessary resolutions. Greens are also inclined to put others’ needs first, which can lead to burnout or underappreciation. |
Conscientious (Blue)
| Strengths | Potential Drawbacks |
|---|---|
| Blues are excellent at research, precision, and critical thinking. These individuals thrive on logical analysis, methodical planning, and quality control, ensuring that every element meets exact specifications and that nothing slips through the cracks. If you need someone to meticulously verify data, develop structured processes, and maintain high-quality standards throughout a project, Blue would be the go-to choice. | Blues tend to be overly critical. Perfectionistic tendencies can emerge, sometimes hindering timely decision-making. Their affinity for rules and order might hamper flexibility in rapidly changing environments. |
Did you know?
- 80% of people exhibit a combination of two dominant colours.
- 5% of people show only one dominant colour.
- 15% of people are strongly influenced by three colours.
- 0% of people possess all four colours equally.
