The question "Is having an asshole for a boss really that bad?" was posed by this article written by a US colleague. The answer, just in case you were in any doubt, is yes, it really is bad.

Our DISC assessment is not like others. Below we have listed some of the key points of difference to consider about the TTI Success Insights DISC profile before making your decision on an assessment provider.

The theoretical foundations of the DISC theory were created by Harvard educated Psychologist Dr. William Moulton Marston, published in his 1928 book, “Emotions of Normal People,” originally using the terms Dominance, Inducement, Submission, Compliance.

DISC is the language that is used to describe 4 common behavioural characteristics that are found in all people on earth (regardless of age, gender, race, country or religion).

The earliest recorded observations on behavioural classifications were made by the Greeks. Here is a condensed timeline of the significant contributors that led to the development of the DISC model.

Four knights were convicted of treason - an offence punishable by death in King Arthur's time. One was a high D, one a High I, one a high S and the other a High C.

Note: It is important to note we are only talking about the D Style in its "pure" sense. That is, the D Style described in isolation, without considering the effect of the other 3 factors.

Note: It is important to note we are only talking about the C Style in its "pure" sense. That is, the C Style described in isolation, without considering the effect of the other 3 factors.