DISC Personality Test

     a. The results of the test

Pretty split for the most part!

     b. Was this a revelation? New knowledge about yourself?

The results were pretty surprising to me. I think it is odd how split it is. I guess that’s could be a good thing, because I’m a little bit of each category, besides the influential category. It didn’t surprise me that I didn’t have very many in the 2nd column, because I’m not really a people person.

When I was younger, I probably would have selected more in the column 1 category (Dominant). As I have gotten older and more mature, I have grown more qualities in the 4th column (Conscientious), since I the dominant traits aren’t very desirable for me to express. I mostly keep those personality traits to myself. I think that is why I’m split between two opposing personality types. Column 1 are my natural traits, and column 3 and 4 are my learned/acquired personality traits. 

     c. How will this affect your leadership style?

I think my split traits will help me be able to easily adjust my leadership style according to the needs of the people I work with. I think the column 4 qualities might hold me back from being a leader, mostly because I don’t care to stand out as the leader of the group, and I am shy.

     d. What will you do with the knowledge this test gives you?

I learned more about myself from this test. It allowed me to reflect on how my personality traits effect my leadership style. I think since I am not very domineering, I would be a leader that would take input from everyone and be able to have good outcomes. It’s given me more confidence in my potential leadership abilities.