Derraco Darwin DISC and Motivators
Derraco Darwin DISC and Motivators
Derraco Darwin DISC and Motivators
Darwin Derraco
11/5/2023
DISC is a simple, practical, easy to remember and universally applicable model. It focuses on individual patterns of
external, observable behaviors and measures the intensity of characteristics using scales of directness and openness
for each of the four styles: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientious.
Formalists bring a remarkable sense of attention to detail, precision, and maintaining stability within their
empowerment boundaries. Given clear expectations, a timeline, and quality resources, Formalists will deliver quality
results. They are cautious risk-takers and will move forward only when facts, details, and logic point the way. While
they may not be outwardly verbal, they provide deep critical thinking behind their decisions. They should be
encouraged to contribute their ideas and analysis to others more openly.
Strengths offered: Will embrace and support high-quality results, including the important details, to reach
goals
General characteristics: Driven by high degree of detail awareness and follow-through on tasks and
projects
Contributions to others: Thorough, detailed, and accurate input to others' efforts and goals
Getting along with others: Focuses on stability and accuracy of tasks completed
When stressed: May engage in overly-cautious maneuvering and revert to too many negotiations
Keep in mind: May rely too much on old ways of doing things and be hesitant to accept new methods
Additional notes: High degree of accuracy and follow-through, but may bog down in details as a safety
blanket
Below are some key behavioral insights to keep in mind and share with others to strengthen your relationships.
Darwin, people who score like you may tend to get bogged down in details during the decision-making process,
thinking that there may be more information forthcoming that might impact the choice. It's true that there will
almost always be more information available if we continue to wait; however, there is also a time at which the
collection of data must stop and the decision must be made. Be aware of this when facing a series of data-driven
decisions.
Darwin, your motto could be, "There is a right way and a wrong way to complete all projects. Let's complete it the
right way." You score like those who read instructions on new appliances and computers. Whether at home or at the
office, you like to do things correctly. When writing, rarely do you have the need for spell-checking or proofreading
for grammar.
Your response pattern on the instrument indicates that you appreciate the security of efficient systems and
procedures, and strive to maintain or improve them to the highest possible standards. This also might mean that you
spend more time thinking about various processes and procedures than others on the team, and as a result, may act
as an oracle for those who are uncertain. They ask you because they know you'll have the correct answer, but you
may wonder why they didn't learn the correct procedure in the first place.
Your score pattern indicates that you tend to maintain a keen awareness of time. You tend to be on time or early for
appointments, and expect the same consideration of your time from others. It annoys you when certain people are
perpetually late, or when meetings drag on with no assigned time to end.
You take calculated, educated risks only after a thoughtful analysis of the facts and data, and after you have
examined all options and potential outcomes. This is a strength. However, when the team has a deadline, you could
be perceived as a bottleneck to the process. Not maliciously, but because you want to analyze the facts and data and
determine all possible outcomes as a result of a decision. Be aware of this, and be prepared to abbreviate the analysis
a bit when the clock is ticking.
Your response pattern on the instrument indicates that you persuade others by careful attention to detail, and
through facts, data, and logic, rather than emotion. People can depend on you to present a case that is logical and
supportable. This is the primary strength that you bring to a team or organization when at the decision-making table.
Aesthetic - Strong desire and need to achieve equilibrium between the world around us and ourselves (within) while
creating a sustainable work/life balance between the two. Creative, imaginative, arty, mystical and expressive, this style may
redefine or resist real world approaches to current challenges.
Based on your Motivators assessment Aesthetic score: You tend to think “alternatively” and will likely seek personal
fulfillment, creative alternatives, and peace of mind rather than the status quo.
• You may think in unconventional ways which could lead to inefficient processes to real world problems.
• You will likely struggle with deciding what to do with your life. Making choices like career, college, or your direction may
feel daunting.
• You may feel as though you were born at the wrong time and might feel misunderstood by most.
• You may care less about money and things, but will gravitate towards just being happy and fulfilled.
Economic - The motivation for security from self-interest, economic gains, and achieving real-world returns on personal
ventures, personal resources, and focused energy. The preferred approach of this motivator is both a personal and a
professional one with a focus on ultimate outcomes.
Based on your Motivators assessment Economic score: You will likely possess a competitive spirit and will focus on gaining a
practical return for your time and energy.
• Your outcomes should demonstrate a bottom-line financial result to match your effort.
• You are only interested in what is realistic and advantageous in achieving your vision of success.
• You will notice expensive cars and confident people.
• You are likely motivated by public recognition and monetary gains for a job well done.
Individualistic - Need to be seen as autonomous, unique, independent, and to stand apart from the crowd. This is the
drive to be socially independent and have opportunity for freedom of personal expression apart from being told what to do.
Based on your Motivators assessment Individualistic score: You are able and willing to support someone else’s ideas without
having to interject your own.
• You appreciate a team mentality and will think in terms of "we" as opposed to "me."
• You'll likely prefer to be seen and not heard.
• You are not one to steal the spotlight or gain excessive recognition.
• You're not likely trying to establish your own ideas when in a group.
Power - Being seen as a leader, while having influence and control over one's environment and success. Competitiveness
and control is often associated with those scoring higher in this motivational dimension.
Based on your Motivators assessment Power score: You can mediate all available ideas without an excessive need to control
outcomes.
• You can be both cooperative and competitive depending on the situation at hand.
• You are able to understand both aggressive and passive leaders.
• You're a stabilizing force in normal team operations and will lead if necessary, but you don't need to.
• You will likely be on board with leaders who are competent, but may struggle with leaders who seem unskilled.
Altruistic - An expression of the need or energy to benefit others at the expense of self. At times, there’s genuine sincerity
in this dimension to help others, but not always. Oftentimes an intense level within this dimension is more associated with
low self-worth.
Based on your Motivators assessment Altruistic score: You connect personally before connecting professionally and are
always willing to lend a hand.
• You find value in what you do for others as opposed to what they can do for you.
• You might rather give something away as opposed to sell it for profit.
• You connect personally before you connect professionally with most people.
• You are likely looking for purpose in everything you do.
Regulatory - A need to establish order, routine and structure. This motivation is to promote a black and white mindset and
a traditional approach to problems and challenges through standards, rules, and protocols to color within the lines.
Based on your Motivators assessment Regulatory score: You may subvert or break the rules you feel don’t apply and believe
in multithreaded approaches to solving problems.
• You need freedom from rules and regulations that stifle your creative flow.
• You'll likely do things "by the book," but it's your book.
• You believe there's always another way to do it.
• You're looking for the freedom and autonomy to think your own thoughts.
Theoretical - The desire to uncover, discover, and recover the "truth.” This need to gain knowledge for knowledge sake is
the result of an “itchy” brain. Rational thinking (frontal lobe), reasoning and problem solving are important to this dimension.
This is all about the “need” to know why.
Based on your Motivators assessment Theoretical score: You are more apt to rely on past experiences and intuition when
making decisions.
• You are probably pragmatic and won't care if you don't know the details.
• You will likely depend more on intuition than getting caught up in theory.
• You will likely learn more through trial and error.
• Knowledge isn't the most important thing to you.
"Do as I say"
Since Dominant ‘D’ Styles need to have control, they like to take the lead in both business and social settings. As
natural renegades, they want to satisfy their need for autonomy. They want things done their way or no way at all.
These assertive types tend to appear cool, independent, and competitive. They opt for measurable results, including
their own personal worth, as determined by individual track records. Of all the types, they like and initiate changes
the most. We symbolize this personality type with a lion--a leader, an authority. At least, they may, at least, have the
inner desires to be #1, the star, or the chief.
Less positive Dominant ‘D’ Style components include stubbornness, impatience, and toughness. Naturally preferring
to take control of others, they may have a low tolerance for the feelings, attitudes, and "inadequacies" of co-workers,
subordinates, friends, families, and romantic interests.
Their natural weaknesses are too much involvement, impatience, being alone, and short attention spans. This causes
them to become easily bored. When a little data comes in, Interacting ‘I’ Styles tend to make sweeping
generalizations. They may not check everything out, assuming someone else will do it or procrastinating because
redoing something just isn't exciting enough. When Interacting ‘I’ Styles feel they don't have enough stimulation and
involvement, they get bored and look for something new again. . .and again. . .and again. When taken to an extreme,
their behaviors can be seen as superficial, haphazard, erratic, and overly emotional.
They strive for security. Their goal is to maintain the stability they prefer in a more constant environment. To Steady
‘S’ Styles, while the unknown may be an intriguing concept, they prefer to stick with what they already know and
have experienced. "Risk" is an ugly word to them. They favor more measured actions, like keeping things as they
have been and are, even if the present situation happens to be unpleasant due to their fear of change and
disorganization. Consequently, any disruption in their routine patterns can cause distress in them. A general worry is
that the unknown may be even more unpleasant than the present. They need to think and plan for changes. Finding
the elements of sameness within those changes can help minimize their stress to cope with such demands.
Take it slow
Steady ‘S’ Styles yearn for more tranquility and security in their lives than the other three types. They often act
pleasant and cooperative, but seldom incorporate emotional extremes such as rage and euphoria in their behavioral
repertoire. Unlike Interacting ‘I’ Styles, Steady ‘S’ Styles usually experience less dramatic or frequently-occurring
peaks and valleys to their more moderate emotional state. This reflects their natural need for composure, stability,
and balance.
Conscientious ‘C’ Styles concentrate on making decisions in both logical and cautious ways to ensure that they take
the best available action.
Think deeply
Due to compliance to their own personal standards, they demand a lot from themselves and others and may
succumb to overly critical tendencies. But Conscientious ‘C’ Styles often keep their criticisms to themselves,
hesitating to tell people what they think is deficient. They typically share information, both positive and negative,
only on a "need to know" basis when they are assured that there will be no negative consequences for themselves.
When Conscientious ‘C’ Styles quietly hold their ground, they do so as a direct result of their proven knowledge of
facts and details or their evaluation that others will tend to react less assertively. So, they can be assertive when they
perceive they're in control of a relationship or their environment. Having determined the specific risks, margins of
error, and other variables which significantly influence the desired results, they will take action.
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