Overview of DISC
Is DISC an intelligence test?
NO. It measures preferences for relating to others.
What are 3 words to describe the D style
Bold, aggressive, results oriented, driven, dominant, outgoing, strong, opinionated, controlling
What are 2 traits of the I style?
Friendly, warm, affectionate, talkative, fun, extravert
What does the S stand for?
Steadiness
Use one word to describe the C style?
Precise, analytical, detailed, perfectionistic, conscientious, critical
How many main DISC styles are there?
4
What does D style fear the most?
Losing control
What does I stand for?
Inspiration or Influence
Do you think S styles are supportive team players?
Yes, very much so.
What job would the C style be good at?
Any job in finance, economics, accounting, math
What is the best style?
There is no best style. Every style is special and unique and has strengths and challenges.
Name a famous D style person (actor, athlete, politician)
Tiger Woods, John McEnroe, Donald Trump, Arnold Schwarzeneggar, Alec Baldwin
Is a High I style fast or slow paced?
Fast paced
What situations in competitive golf could cause stress/fear for a high S style?
Anything that created instability or change to the norm. A playoff, problem playing partner, unexpected conditions, broken club.
What does the High C style fear the most?
Being wrong, being imperfect, making a mistake
What are the 4 styles?
D, I, S, C
How could the D style help you as a golfer?
Drive, competitive nature, hunger for results
What is one challenge that a High I might face as a golfer?
Lack of focus, anxiety and stress, worried about what others think, fear of being embarrassed
Do you think S styles like to please others and tend to over promise and over commit themselves?
Yes, S find it hard to say "no" and try to help and support everyone, sometimes to their own detriment
Name a famous person (celebrity, politician, actor) who is a C style?
Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Al Gore, Retief Goosen, Nick Faldo, Ernie Els, Suzann Pettersen
What do the 4 styles stand for?
Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, Consciousness
How can being a D style hurt you as a golfer?
Too aggressive to the target, try to power the ball, try to "overcome" the course instead of focusing on the process.
Can you name a famous person, athlete, actor or politician, who is a High I style?
Jim Carey, Richard Branson, Bill Clinton, Phil Mickelson, John Daly
Name a famous person who has a S style?
Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, Princess Diana, Jordan Spieth, Rory McIllroy, Barack Obama
What high C style behavior create tension and stress for the individual and in their interpersonal relationships?
Criticism, judgement, negativity, perfectionistic tendencies.