Halloween Special: DiSC® Personality Styles of our Favorite Spooky Creatures

DiSC® Personality Styles of our Favorite Spooky Creatures!

In the spirit of Halloween, I've put together a fun post about the DiSC® personality styles of some of the creepy creatures we've come to know and love. You’re sure to see them this and every Halloween, as they are the most classic. Everyone loves DiSC profiles of famous people, so why not famous Halloween creatures? 

Enjoy! 

The D Style: The Wicked Witch of the West

• Direct
• Results-oriented 
• Strong-willed

The Wicked Witch of the West from the Wizard of Oz was certainly not shy about telling Dorothy how she felt about her. But wouldn't you be upset if a house fell on you? The Wicked Witch is extremely strong-willed and brutally honest, similar to the D style. What’s more, the Witch is easily frustrated with Dorothy, whom, often times, represents the S style. It makes sense that they would clash given they are on the opposite sides of the DiSC circular map (and again, the house…)

The i Style: Dracula

“I have crossed oceans of time to find you."

• Outgoing
• Enthusiastic
• Charming 

A vampire is known to be quite the charismatic, undead individual. Whether it’s the original Dracula, Spike or Angel from Joss Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer or any one of the new takes on vampires, they are quite the charming bunch (even Buffy herself couldn't resist). The classic Dracula was able to get his victims to look past his pale face and eccentric wardrobe to begin caring for him, and then, he would strike.

The S Style: Casper (the Friendly Ghost) 

•  
• Accommodating
• Even-tempered
• Patient

I know what you’re thinking, “Why isn't Casper the i Style?” Hear me out. While some may argue that Casper may be more of an i, I beg to differ. He definitely appreciates stability and is much more easy-going and slower-paced than Dracula. He is very patient and accommodating, much like the S style. I also think a ghost is a good fit for the S style, because the S Style in your office may not always show themselves, but you can bet they are there.

The C Style: Aliens

...Creatures of few words...

• Analytical 
• Precise
• Systematic 

Many aliens (think the movie Signs) may not speak much, but are often very strategic and precise, similar to the C style. Aliens are also skeptical, another C style trait. Finally, the C style may also alienate themselves (see what I did there?) because they prefer to work independently.

Of course, this is all in good fun!

The important message here is to not be afraid of the different DiSC personalities in your office. Learn more about your employees to improve communication & increase productivity with any of our Everything DiSC Profiles.

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The Office and DiSC Personality Styles

The Office and DiSC Personality Styles 

Everyone loves a good post about DiSC Profiles of famous people and TV show characters. Well, check out this one!

I have been a huge a fan of NBC’s The Office from the very beginning. I cried when Jim finally told Pam how he felt on casino night. I gasped when Stanley uttered the words, “Did I stutter?” and laughed hysterically when Angela threw her cat into the ceiling to try to save him during Dwight’s fire drill.

I'm sad to see The Office go! What made The Office such a hit (besides the bizarre scenarios and extremely awkward moments) was that the mockumentary hit close to home… err... office. Although I never worked for a “Michael Scott” per-say, NBC’s extraordinary take on ordinary characters made me think of my own version of Michael Scott, a boss I had quite some time ago.

In honor of The Office’s series finale which made me laugh, cry, laugh... and then cry some more, we dedicated this post to some of the most memorable Office characters that reflect exaggerated versions of DiSC styles that can be found in any office.

We'll miss you!

Dwight Shrute - D style

D Style – Dwight Shrute

“How would I describe myself? 3 Words: hard-working, alpha male, jack hammer… merciless…insatiable…”

“Before I do anything I ask myself, ‘Would an idiot do that?’ And if the answer is yes, I do not do that thing.”

Oh, Dwight. If you’re not hunting bears or harvesting beets, you’re working at Dunder Mifflin as the Assistant to the Regional Manager and one of their top salespeople.

Although this popular character on The Office has his quirks (to say the least), he represents the D style due to his drive, speed and emphasis on accuracy.

i Style – Michael Scott

Michael Scott - i Style

“Do I need to be liked? Absolutely not. I like to be liked. I enjoy being liked. I have to be liked. But it's not like this, compulsive, need, to be liked. Like my need to be praised.”

“Would I rather be feared or loved? Um… easy, both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me.”

Michael Scott: the boss that everyone loves, but no one can really stand. During his time on the show, The Office boss spent more time cracking jokes and dressing up as hilarious characters than he actually spent working.

However, he did host some pretty amazing holiday parties and even opened a café disco to help employees enjoy themselves at work. When he wasn't putting his foot in his mouth, he was trying to make connections with each and every one of his employees, a valuable trait in a boss. What's your leadership style?

S Style – Phyllis Vance

Phyllis Vance - S style

“I have been wanting to be Santa for years. I believe I have the right temperament and the figure to do the job well. I slipped a note to Jim 11 weeks ago, and he said I could do it. It's been a long journey... but [sniffs] I'm Santa Claus!”

“I called every grocery store in Scranton, and no one sells whole pigs.”

As an active member of the office’s Party Planning Committee, Phyllis often had to adhere to Angela’s (we’ll get to her later) negative attitude and bullying, which she did reluctantly, but with a smile. And despite their differences, she even became Dwight’s secret confidant during his turbulent romance with Angela.

Phyllis is the loyal, lovable co-worker that is accommodating to everyone she meets, always willing to lend a helping hand.

Angela Martin - C Style

C Style – Angela Martin

“I actually look forward to performance reviews. I did the youth beauty pageant circuit, and I enjoyed that quite a bit. I really enjoy being judged. I believe I hold up very well to even severe scrutiny.”

[On the phone with a customer] “Excuse me? Well, I don't see how that's our fault. And I've already told you, the official position of Dunder Mifflin is apologetic, so I don't know what you want from me!” [Hangs up]

Angela Martin, the strong-willed accountant, is best known for ruling the Party Planning Committee with an iron fist. Angela would review each of her members’ party planning ideas with a smirk before ripping them to shreds.

However, Angela also had some good qualities about her. She was meticulous in her work, constantly crunching numbers and helping the Scranton branch stay on budget. Angela, a very exaggerated example of a C style, just needs some coaching on how to work better with others.

Again, The Office team members are only exaggerated versions of the team members we can find in our own office!

I have absolutely loved watching The Office, and I'm so sad to see it go. But although I may be one of the show's biggest fans, I can honestly say I have no interest in ever working there... ever.

How would you fit into The Office? What's Your DiSC Style? 

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DiSC Personalities of Famous People/Characters

DiSC provides a nonjudgmental language for exploring behavioral issues across four primary dimensions. Below is a description of the 4 behavioral styles and famous people that fit into each one. 

Dominance: Direct and Decisive. D's are strong-willed, strong-minded people who like accepting challenges, taking action, and getting immediate results.

• Hilary Clinton
• Robert DeNiro
• Michael Jordan
• Scarlett O'Hara
• Jerry Seinfeld
• Barbara Walters

Influence: Optimistic and Outgoing. I's are "people people" who like participating on teams, sharing ideas, and energizing and entertaining others.

• Andre Agassi
• Tony Danza
• Richard Prior
• Will Smith
• Robin Williams
• Oprah Winfrey

Steadiness: Sympathetic and Cooperative. S's are helpful people who like working behind the scenes, performing in consistent and predictable ways, and being good listeners.

• Charlie Brown
• Barbara Bush
• Jimmy Carter
• Ted Danson
• John Denver
• Michael J Fox

Conscientiousness: Concerned and Correct. C's are sticklers for quality and like planning ahead, employing systematic approaches, and checking and re-checking for accuracy.

• Tom Brokaw
• Colombo
• Kevin Costner
• Bill Gates
• Allen Greenspan
• Diane Sawyer