Where do DISC Profiles Get Their Colours?

Whenever you come across DISC, you’ll often see the four personalities represented using colours. While there’s some variation between different DISC assessments, one version is common: Dominance is bright, fiery red, Influence is a warm sunshine yellow, Steadiness is an earthy and calming green, and Compliance is a cool and icy blue.  But what exactly […]

The Power of Feedback: Unlocking Potential and Driving Growth

In the ever-evolving business landscape and constant changes we face as leaders, one thing has become clear: self-awareness and consistent self-improvement have become the cornerstone of good leadership. At the core of this journey lies the transformative power of feedback. Many of us have experienced the 360-degree process, either as leaders or as raters. But […]

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Imposter Syndrome is a psychological phenomenon that manifests as a persistent internalised fear of being exposed as a “fraud” despite evident success or accomplishments. It often leads individuals to doubt their abilities and achievements, attributing them to luck, timing, or deception rather than their skills or efforts. This pervasive sense of self-doubt can have profound […]

What really is workplace culture?

Article written by Hayleigh from Employee Connect and shared by DISC Flow HQ To start, I’m going to ask you a personal question.  What’s your workplace culture like? Are you satisfied with it?  Is it really all it was made out to be? How do you leave your office in the afternoon? Content, buoyant and […]

Which DISC Profile is Best for Leadership?

All of them. Let us explain: DISC assessments categorise people into four types, each of which has its own unique strengths and limitations in a leadership setting. The results of a DISC assessment have no impact on whether a person is a good leader or not. Instead, DISC allows us to better understand the unique […]

Which DISC Profile is Best for Communication?

If you’ve been around here a while, you’ll probably have guessed our answer to this question already.  The truth is, no DISC style is better for communication than others. No matter whether you’re a chatty Influence type, an agreeable Steadiness type, an assertive Dominance type, or a measured Compliance type, there’s no single style that is […]

Goals and fears of the Steadiness (S) Style

This week’s DISC behavioural style tip from The DISC Group is all about the goals and fears of people with the S Style – the Steadiness style. Get the best from your meetings and conversations by understanding your colleagues’ behavioural preferences and priorities. Goals of the S Style The Steadiness Style, as sung by Aretha […]

Goals and fears of the Influence (I) Style

Let’s look at the behavioural style, goals and fears of people with the I Style – the Influence style. Get the best from your meetings and conversations by understanding your colleagues’ behavioural preferences and priorities. Goals of the I style The energetic and enthusiastic Influence Styles want your admiration and thrive on recognition, compliments, and […]

Goals and fears of the Dominance (D) Style

Let’s look at the behavioural style, goals and fears of people with the D Style – the Dominance style. Get the best from your meetings and conversations by understanding your colleagues’ behavioural preferences and priorities.  Goals of the D style Dominance Styles, driven by the inner need to lead and be in personal control, take charge […]

Are you a leader or follower?

Business leaders do what their businesses demand them to do. Business followers do what they want and what feels comfortable.  To be a business leader, you need to be a focused business planner—are you, or are you simply avoiding becoming one? The two things that most business owners struggle with are planning ahead and doing […]