I don’t know anyone else who has ever talked much about infants and DISC or tried to determine a newborn’s style, yet William Moulton Marston spent a lot of time discussing and writing about this topic. A proud father of a newborn infant, I joked about wanting an “S” baby so he would always be calm and peaceful. My friends at work think he will become a little “D” since the apple doesn’t always fall far from the tree. I guess this will be an interesting study of heredity vs environment and nurturing in determining a future personality style in little Michael.
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You will never hear an argument about raising children is one of the most important jobs a parent has. Growing the little humans goes far beyond the proper feeding, dressing and teaching practical safety experience. All parents try to raise children with good manners, to do well in school and extracurricular activities, and how to land successful careers as grown-ups. As we are getting drawn into behavior, there is one tool that is very beneficial in your parenting arsenal. Understanding DISC personalities and behaviors helps every parent and child with behavioral and emotional upraising.
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DISC is a tool widely used in business environments for hiring, team building and improving communication. The power of DISC, however, can go a long way and has applications far beyond the standard office setting. Being a unique approach to understanding human behavior and avoiding conflict, DISC can be applied at home too! PeopleKeys conducted a short survey on DISC parenting styles, and our responders (all of them teenagers) reported the following categories of parenting styles:
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February is the time of year when our thoughts turn to love, relationships and romance. Mostly because it's Valentine's Day, but also because it's colder outside and love warms the heart! As you think about the best way to recognize your loved one, you should use DISC to inform your decision.
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According to a study of the American Psychological Association, 38% of people report an increase in stress during the holiday season. This increase can be caused by a lack of money or time, as well as dealing with the holiday hype and commercialism. In another study by the APA, 56% of people find their workplace is more stressful than their home during the holiday season. Reasons vary between lack of satisfaction, heavy workloads, and no opportunity for advancement.
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What is DISC and how do you identify personality types? DISC theory is a tool used for behavioral analysis that has its roots in Harvard in the 1920s. Psychologist Wlliam Marston (originator of Wonder Woman and the first polygraph test) had a theory
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“Eat the apple!” My father screamed as I fumbled at unlocking the front door. “No, I don’t have time. My ride is outside. I don’t want to make them mad,” I replied. “Fine! Then you are grounded!”
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Even if you don’t experience holiday stress yourself, DISC can give you personality-specific strategies you can use to help relieve the stress of the people around you.
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When you think about the holidays, what words come to mind? Family...Togetherness...Joy Sure, those words definitely apply. But there’s one more that I’d add to the list: STRESS.
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