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DISC Test

Dominant and Steady

A DISC Test profile sums up how each person described themselves while answering the test: it is neither an observation nor a forecast of how two people will get along. Here, on each side, are words that often appear in the options this profile chose, possible misunderstandings and questions to ask each other.

Dominant side, with a Steady profile

If the other person got a Steady (S) profile on the test: the D profile corresponds to the test options containing words like "direct" or "determined", and the S profile to those containing words like "calm" or "patient". For people who recognize themselves in these profiles, a possible misunderstanding, to check together: a remark made without any preamble might be heard as pressure, and the absence of objection taken for agreement. Questions to ask each other: "How does each of us say that we disagree?" and "How much time do you need before answering?"

What the Steady profile describes

In the test, this profile corresponds to the options containing words like "calm" or "patient". It does not tell you what a specific person needs: for people who recognize themselves in it, the simplest way is to ask them.

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Steady side, with a Dominant profile

If the other person got a Dominant (D) profile on the test: the S profile corresponds to the test options containing words like "calm" or "patient", and the D profile to those containing words like "direct" or "determined". For people who recognize themselves in these profiles, a possible misunderstanding, to check together: a "yes" said in the moment might be taken for final agreement, and a remark made without any preamble heard as a reproach. Questions to ask each other: "Can we allow ourselves some time before saying yes?" and "How do you want me to tell you that I disagree?"

What the Dominant profile describes

In the test, this profile corresponds to the options containing words like "direct" or "determined". It does not tell you how a specific person wants to be spoken to: for people who recognize themselves in it, the safest way is to ask them.

See the Steady profile

And in real life?

Take the test yourself, ask them to do the same, then look at your two results together, with the questions on this page.

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Other pairings

Two Dominant together Dominant and Influential Dominant and Conscientious Two Influential together Influential and Steady Influential and Conscientious Two Steady together Steady and Conscientious Two Conscientious together

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