Final Results from the DiSC test...
Emotions: accepts aggression; downplays need for affection
Goal: control of their environment and audience
Judges others by: projection of personal strength, character, and social power
Influences others by: charm, direction, intimidation; use of rewards
Value to the organization: acts as a “people mover”; initiates, demands, compliments, disciplines
Overuses: attitude that “the ends justifies the means”
Under pressure: becomes manipulative, quarrelsome or belligerent
Fears: weak behavior, loss of social status
Would increase effectiveness through: genuine sensitivity; willingness to help others to succeed in their own personal development
My favorite excerpt from the somewhat lengthy summary, “Persons with the Inspirational Pattern consciously attempt to modify the thoughts and actions of others. They want to control their environment.”. I guess that’s why I rarely get drunk. Nothing makes you lose control of your environment faster than being too impaired to drive away!