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A DISC Model Question You Should Ask of Yourself

By Guy Harris

A Question to Ask of Yourself:
How do I better control myself?

I often hear people ask questions about the DISC model that indicate a desire to use the model to somehow change others.

Rather than using the model to label, categorize, or stereotype people, I suggest a different approach: use the DISC model to find ways to connect with other people in better, more effective ways.

Towards that end, one question that I suggest you ask yourself is this:

How can I use the DISC model to better understand other people and change my behaviors so that I communicate more clearly?

My message is pretty simple: get over yourself.

Learn to adjust and modify your words and actions so that they are heard and understood more quickly and more clearly by other people.

This is what I strive to do every day. I'm not perfect by any stretch of the imagination. The more I work at it though, the better I get. And you can do it, too.

Do this, and you will significantly improve your effectiveness as a leader, team member, or parent.

This article is from the DISC FAQ's series. Use the links below to read more from this series.

  • DISC Model FAQ's: Can Four Styles Really Describe Everyone?
  • DISC Model FAQ's: Could I Have More Than One DISC Behavior Style?
  • DISC Model FAQ's: Can I Have One DISC Style at Work and Another DISC Style at Home?
  • DISC Model FAQ's: Is One Style Better Than the Others?
  • DISC Model FAQ's: Can Your Personality Style Change Over Time
  • DISC Model Frequently Asked Questions
  • DISC Model FAQ's: Is Changing Your Behavior Phoney?
  • DISC FAQ's: Can I Change My Personality Style On Purpose?
  • A DISC Model Question You Should Ask of Yourself
  • Effective Communication Skills: How to Quickly Guess a Person’s DISC Style
  • Why I Use The DISC Model

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