The John Maxwell D.I.S.C Personality Assessment System is a revolutionary tool designed to gauge individual personality types, behaviors, and preferences. Taught by Dr. John C. Maxwell, a renowned leadership expert, this assessment utilizes the D.I.S.C model, illustrating four primary personality types:
Dominance,
Influence,
Steadiness,
Conscientiousness.
This system aids in fostering self-awareness, effective communication, and improved interpersonal relationships, serving as an invaluable resource in managing mental health and anxiety.
Dominance (D)
- Decisive: Quickly makes informed decisions.
- Driven: Highly motivated to overcome challenges and achieve goals.
- Assertive: Expresses thoughts and desires openly and confidently.
- Independent: Prefers autonomy and can work effectively with minimal guidance.
- Impatient: May struggle with tasks or people perceived as slow or inefficient.
- Risk-prone: Might make hasty decisions without considering consequences.
- Perceived as Aggressive: Communication style may come off as too strong or abrasive.
- Less Collaborative: Might struggle to work in highly collaborative or restrictive environments.
Influence (I)
- Enthusiastic: Displays a high level of excitement and passion.
- Persuasive: Effectively influences and convinces others.
- Social: Enjoys interacting with others and builds strong relationships.
- Optimistic: Maintains a positive outlook and sees opportunities.
- Impulsive: May make decisions based on emotion rather than logic.
- Disorganized: Might struggle with structure and prioritizing tasks.
- Overly Talkative: May overshadow others in conversation.
- Difficulty with Routine: May struggle with mundane and repetitive tasks.
Steadiness (S)
- Dependable: Reliable and follows through on commitments.
- Patient: Demonstrates understanding and tolerance with others.
- Supportive: Works well in a team and supports others.
- Consistent: Prefers routine and stability.
- Resistance to Change: Struggles with adapting to new situations or environments quickly.
- Indecisive: May find it challenging to make decisions, especially under pressure.
- Overly Accommodating: Might struggle to assert own needs and wants.
- Difficulty with Confrontation: May avoid conflicts and addressing issues directly.
Conscientiousness (C)
- Detail-oriented: Pays close attention to details and accuracy.
- Analytical: Uses logic and reasoning to make decisions.
- Systematic: Prefers structure, rules, and clear expectations.
- High Standards: Strives for excellence and quality.
- Overanalyzing: May get bogged down in details and delay decisions.
- Inflexible: Might struggle with adapting to changes or unforeseen circumstances.
- Perceived as Aloof: May struggle to express emotions or connect on a personal level.
- Risk Averse: May avoid taking risks and stick to what is known and proven.
