DISC Test
Influential 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.
Influential side, with a Steady profile
If the other person got a Steady (S) profile on the test: the I profile corresponds to the test options containing words like "expressive" or "enthusiastic", 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 change of plan suggested at the last minute might be felt as pressure, and a lack of reaction taken for agreement. Questions to ask each other: "What timeframe suits you for answering a proposal?" and "How do you want to be told about a change?"
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.
Steady side, with a Influential profile
If the other person got an Influential (I) profile on the test: the S profile corresponds to the test options containing words like "calm" or "patient", and the I profile to those containing words like "expressive" or "enthusiastic". For people who recognize themselves in these profiles, a possible misunderstanding, to check together: an idea argued for out loud might be taken for a decision, and a short reply with no question back taken for lack of interest. Questions to ask each other: "How can you tell that an idea is open for discussion, and not yet decided?" and "How do you want to know whether the idea suits me or not?"
What the Influential profile describes
In the test, this profile corresponds to the options containing words like "expressive" or "enthusiastic". It is a questionnaire result, not a user manual: for people who recognize themselves in it, better to ask them.
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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