When I first learned about the DISC model of human behavior, I saw it as “psycho-babble, mumbo-jumbo.” I didn’t see any validity, value, or credibility in the information. In fact, I was so negative, that you would never believe that I am now a strong advocate and proponent of what understanding the model can do for your personal and professional relationships.
One day, a friend of mine gave me a book to read that described the DISC model. As I read the book, I started to see things in it that explained some of my wife’s behaviors. Then I started to see my behaviors. And, finally, I started to gain clarity and understanding about what was happening in some of our interactions. (Our kids were still so young that I didn’t really see the applicability to them yet.)
Eventually, I got interested in learning more about DISC personality testing. As my interest grew, I finally overcame my objection to the cost of the online personality assessment (I think it was $39.95 at the time).
I initially objected to the cost because I thought that I could learn enough just by reading the book that my friend had given me. Over time, I began to realize that the general descriptions in the book were not specific enough to me that I could accurately define my exact style blend. I also realized that everything I saw in my behavior was filtered through my subjective filters and everything my wife told me about my behaviors was filtered through her subjective filters. Bottom-line, without taking a DISC personality test, I was unable to get a clear, objective view of my behaviors so that I could learn how to control them in better ways to make a difference in my relationships.
After taking the online disc personality test, I finally gained the depth of understanding I needed to see myself objectively and clearly. I could see my strengths and my blind spots. I was able to understand how to capitalize on what I naturally do well and how to compensate for what I either don’t see at all or do very well.
Even today, more than a decade since I took my first online disc assessment, after receiving certification to teach the DISC model to others, and after facilitating training classes with thousands of people in them, I still look back at the report for insights into my behaviors.
The information available in the report today has grown, improved, and refined since I took my first assessment sometime around 1997 or 1998. And the starting cost (before any discounts) has climbed to $59.95. Given the insights it has given me and the impact knowing the information has had on my life, I can wholeheartedly recommend DISC personality testing for all adults in the family. And I strongly encourage that you consider kids personality tests or teen personality tests as appropriate for your situation. Here’s a way that you can play around with a free DISC profile to see what you can learn.
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