Leadership isn’t just about vision and strategy—it’s about people. The most effective business leaders are those who know themselves, understand others, and adapt their approach to bring out the best in their teams. That’s where DISC training comes in.
Leadership development starts with self-awareness—and leadership development isn’t just for the C-suite. Every member of a company can be empowered to lead in their role. HR Experts On Demand President, Jennifer Floyd, leads our DISC trainings with a simple but powerful goal: helping teams unlock clarity in how they communicate, motivate, and achieve results.
What is DISC?
In the HR space, we encounter a wide range of personality and leadership assessments. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), for example, explores psychological preferences like introversion vs. extroversion, while the Enneagram dives into core motivations.
While each test has its strengths, DISC stands out from the rest. Unlike assessments that simply label personality traits, DISC translates insights into practical actions leaders can use every day to be more successful at work.
This research-backed behavioral assessment helps people understand their preferred communication and leadership styles.
The acronym stands for four core styles:
- Dominance (results-driven, decisive, direct)
- Influence (enthusiastic, persuasive, people-oriented)
- Steadiness (dependable, supportive, team-focused)
- Conscientiousness (analytical, detail-oriented, precise)
No one is just one style—we’re all a blend. But knowing your dominant tendencies (and how they show up under pressure) gives you a roadmap for improving how you lead and connect, while understanding others’ styles helps you communicate more effectively, reduce conflict, and build stronger relationships.
Why Leaders Need DISC
Great leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all. Without awareness, leaders may unintentionally create friction, miscommunicate, or miss opportunities to inspire. DISC helps solve this by building self-awareness, enabling leaders to understand how their natural style impacts decision-making, problem-solving, and communication.
It strengthens communication by teaching leaders to adapt their approach to connect with all the unique individuals on their teams. It also improves collaboration by giving all levels of employees a shared language, which reduces misunderstandings and boosts productivity. And, by deepening emotional intelligence, DISC equips leaders to manage not only their own behaviors but also the dynamics within their teams.
When leaders practice this kind of awareness, they don’t just manage—they influence, inspire, and create lasting impact.
The Impact of Clarity
When leaders understand themselves and those they lead, they unlock the clarity to motivate more effectively, build trust more quickly, resolve conflict with confidence, and drive results without burning out their teams.
The outcome is simple yet powerful: self-aware, high-impact leaders who create healthier and more productive organizations.
Don’t just take it from us, though. HR Experts client, Deborah McKetty, with the South Carolina Community Loan Fund, shared, “DISC has proven to be very helpful to our employees. Understanding why someone might react a certain way or how another person perceives information differently due to their filter type is revealing and allows us to communicate better and collaborate internally. We recommend training with Jennifer on DISC!”
What to Expect from a DISC Training
DISC offers much more than a “personality assessment”. Each participant receives a personalized profile that highlights their style and illustrates how it manifests in the workplace. Participants are guided through interactive learning experiences, such as role-playing, group discussions, and practical exercises, which bring the insights to life.
Leaders leave with actionable strategies they can immediately apply with their teams, ensuring the training translates directly into workplace results.
Does this sound like something you and your team could benefit from? Let’s chat!
