one of the tasks during the interview process for my new job was to take the DISC test. for those of you who are unaware of this test, it's a personality profile test similar to myers-briggs or other tests. the scores are placed within four categories--D for dominance, I for influence, S for steadiness, and C for conscientiousness. although these words sum up a thought for each section, they don't quite fully explain the depth of what the scores reflect. basically, to sum it up in the words of Cara Bain, "D's" are type-A, driven, take-charge people. "I's" are the "feelers"--emotional, optimistic, and influential. the "S's" are relationship-oriented. they are stable and don't go well with change. the "C's" are those who are detail-oriented, organized, and facts-focused. they are the anal ones of the group.
well, i will give you guys one guess to figure out which type i am....drum roll please.....
not so surprisingly, it's a "C." i scored 11 in C and tied with 6 in D and S. my poor I category only had a 1. :(
today at staff meeting, my "big boss" as i call her (my boss's boss...the executive director) had us all write down our top DISC score and split up according to scores. D's were in one corner of the room, I's in another, etc. well, i looked i looked around the room then to the people in my corner and realized that i really am a true "C." "just the facts ma'am," would be our mantra. as our group discussed, we decided that the best way to communicate with us is through a direct approach with information (vs emotions). and what we have to offer is organization and attention to detail. we will be the product control. as much as that sounds boring and mundane, i came to claim it this afternoon. i know that i have other aspects to offer a team, however, i am grateful for the gifts i was given in this area. it was interesting to see all the different personalities that each person brings to the team and the way that they all fit together. the D's need the C's to keep them in check. the C's need the S's to help them focus on relationships. and we all need the I's to keep us thinking positively. i love how God designed us that way, forcing us into dependence upon each other.
so i guess at the end of the day i felt proud of scoring a "C"...and in true C fashion, that's a rare occasion.
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