Goals of the Four DiSC Behavioral Styles

Dominance – High “D” Style

Individuals with a Dominance style are motivated by a strong desire to take charge and achieve results. They naturally assume leadership roles and are focused on controlling situations and people to reach their objectives. Their primary drive is achieving no-nonsense, bottom-line outcomes, and their approach can be summed up by the motto: “Lead, follow, or get out of the way.” High “D” individuals are competitive, embrace challenges, and are unafraid to question rules or conventions to succeed.

Influence – High “I” Style

Those with an Influence style are energized by admiration and thrive on acknowledgment, compliments, and positive feedback. Recognition and acceptance are central to their motivation, often more so than achieving tangible results. They value the impression they make and enjoy the spotlight. If they don’t feel seen, they might turn the conversation to themselves as a way to connect and gain approval.

Steadiness – High “S” Style

Steadiness styles prioritize stability and security. They are most comfortable in predictable, consistent environments and tend to avoid risks or uncertainty. For them, the familiar is reassuring, while the unknown is unsettling. Their goal is to maintain balance and harmony, even if it means tolerating less-than-ideal circumstances. High “S” individuals excel in creating dependable, steady workflows and relationships.

Conscientiousness – High “C” Style

Conscientiousness styles are driven by a commitment to accuracy and precision. They are less interested in recognition and more focused on ensuring tasks and processes are executed flawlessly. High “C” individuals prefer working in environments with clear standards and controlled conditions, where they can focus on delivering exact results. Emotions and subjective factors often take a back seat, as they prioritize objective, data-driven decisions to maintain high-quality outcomes.

Understanding these styles helps create better collaboration, communication, and goal alignment across teams. Each style brings unique strengths that contribute to overall success.