School is getting ready to start here in Kansas. Recently, I’ve heard several comments from students – as they get further in their school process – wondering what they should pursue in their courses of study, then in college. Once again, an understanding of the DISC Styles can be insightful and helpful.
All around us are young people who would benefit from our shared insights and encouragement.
For a brief overview of the DISC Styles:
The High D-Style person tends to:
- Strive to be in control
- Focus on tasks more than on people
- Have a “high speed motor”
- Be decisive – sometimes without researching the facts
- Get things done quickly
- Be authoritative
- Take charge in a situation
The High I-Style person tends to:
- Be fun-loving, a “party looking for a place to happen”
- Focus on people more than on tasks
- Have a “faster speed motor”
- Be more outgoing – an extrovert
- Be very persuasive
- Have a positive attitude – usually sees the jar half full
- Have lots of enthusiasm
The High S-Style’s tendencies:
- Dependable
- Steady
- Persistent
- Extremely patient
- Cooperative – a great Team Player
- Focuses on people
- Often has a slower “motor” – walks slower, talks slower, thinks slower
The High C-Style is:
- Conscientious
- Likes procedures
- Focuses on tasks and details
- Often doesn’t mind working alone
- Precise
- Systematic
- Has a slower “motor” – walks slower, thinks and talks slower
It is important to note that most people are a combination of two or three DISC Styles, but one Style is usually prominent.
It follows then, that the areas of study that children should pursue should also line up with their prominent DISC Style:
- D-Style: Areas that give them the possibility of having charge or control over their environment and are more focused on getting tasks done
- I-Style: Areas that allow more leeway for fun and laughter and are focused more on people
- S-Style: Areas that also focus on people or teamwork and require a steady, patient, persistent approach
- I-Style: Those subjects that make use of their love of details and systems – whether artistic, mathematic, scientific, etc.
Most of us have young people around us, whether as patients, family members, neighbors, etc. May we look for opportunities to encourage them as they grow and make choices in their education.
Next week, I want to take this to the next level of finding the job that fits us, DISC Style.
QUESTION: Have you ever considered how someone’s DISC Style might affect their courses of study? I’d love to hear your thoughts and observations. Please share in the comment section below.
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