Unalienable Rights

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

Preamble to the Declaration of Independence

As I think about this powerful statement that has influenced nations for centuries, it brings to mind how it applies to our lives in at least a couple different important ways, both of which are influenced by the DISC System.

First, I believe strongly that each person is due the respect and honor of how they were created. Often, people are very different from ourselves, or with our family of origin, but nevertheless, are how they were designed to be. We may be more comfortable with one DISC Style over another, but all the Styles are of equal worth and value.

The second area has to do with our work, whether it is for pay or for service. I deeply believe that each person has that “Unalienable Right” to work or serve in a role that is best suited to how they were “endowed by their Creator”. We are vastly different as individuals and because of this, not every job opportunity will be the right fit, regardless of the work ethic, educational background or experience we bring to that job.

When we had our orthodontic practice, we used the DISC System, placing the “Ideal Person in the Ideal Place” in our office and using the DISC Assessment to help individuals know their design. It yielded enormously positive results.

In very brief form, here is a review of each of the DISC Styles:

• D – Style: has to be in charge, gets things done, is decisive and authoritative, has a faster motor, prefers to focus on tasks
• I – Style: adds an element of fun, is enthusiastic, outgoing, positive and persuasive, prefers to focus on people
• S – Style: is steady, dependable, cooperative and patient, has a slower motor, prefers to focus on people
• C – Style: likes to focus on details and proper procedures, is systematic, precise and conscientious, usually has a slower motor

It follows then, that to be truly satisfied in a job, each DISC Style needs very specific things:

• D-Style – be in charge, focused on tasks, can make quick decisions and work fast
• I-Style – focused on people, high energy environment, room for having fun
• S-Style – focused on people, allows for processing time and a slower work pace
• C-Style – focused on details and systems, the opportunity to work alone without lots of people interaction

In my short but insightful ebook, “How to Minimize Turnover”, I take this same basic information and apply it to an office – how to put each person in their ideal role, what is a great hiring process to accomplish getting the best person for the exact job you need and how to take the next steps to improve the chances they will stay for the long haul. Just click here for more information on this insightful, helpful tool.

QUESTION: Do you believe each person has value, regardless of how they were designed? Do you consider that someone’s DISC Style is important in placing them in their best role in a job or responsibility? I’d love to hear your thoughts and observations. Please feel free to share in the comment section below.