I took the DISC test during shepherding.
The results are that I am an I-S.
Both scores about the same.
My whole thing is I-S-D-C.
I - 49
S - 45
D - 29
C - 26
So now I'm trying to read up more about what I-S is supposed to mean and what are strengths and weaknesses of an I-S.
I'm very interested in these kinds of things lor ;D
Remember I once posted that one of my many ambitions is to be a psychologist?
LOL.


From Wiki :

Influence: People with High I scores influence others through talking and activity and tend to be emotional. They are described as convincing, magnetic, political, enthusiastic, persuasive, warm, demonstrative, trusting, optimistic.
Steadiness: People with High S styles scores want a steady pace, security, and do not like sudden change. High S persons are calm, relaxed, patient, possessive, predictable, deliberate, stable, consistent, tend to be unemotional, poker faced.

Both are so opposite omg.
haha.
Okay not totally opposite.


From http://www.axiomsoftware.com/disc/interpretations/is.php :

Influence and Steadiness are both communicative factors more oriented towards feelings and emotions than hard fact and practicalities. In combination, they describe a person oriented towards personal matters and the understanding of other people. The behaviour of such a person is confident, warm and friendly, but nonetheless incorporates a sympathetic ear for others and a readiness to help with others' problems where possible.

Relating to Others
Of all DISC profiles, those following this general pattern are probably the most effective at relating to other people, in an all round sense. They are able to socialise easily and their gregarious natures allow them to feel at ease with people they do not know. They are often persuasive and charming, but the Steadiness in this profile means that they are also able to adopt a more open, relaxed approach when a situation demands, becoming less directly active and more passively receptive to the ideas and feelings of other people.

Common Abilities
The strengths of a High-I profile relate to their abilities in the areas of communication and understanding. In this case, the high Influence is shared with Steadiness, allowing them to fulfil supportive roles well, being understanding and sympathetic, but their more outgoing side means that they are also able to operate effectively in a social or persuasive sense. It should be noted, however, that people of this kind place less emphasis on matters of practicality than a purely High-S profile style, as this element is balanced by the less methodical Influence factor.

Motivating Factors
Antagonism, rejection and confrontation are all situations that this type of person will try to avoid. To use their considerable communicative powers, they will need to feel that they are operating in a favourable environment, and that those around them are sympathetic and approving. To feel completely motivated, individuals with a Counsellor Profile need to feel that they are appreciated, respected and liked by the people around them, and will sometimes go to unusual lengths to attract positive attention of this kind.

Sub-traits
Friendliness
Patience
Persistence
Self-confidence


From http://www.discprofile.com/whatisdisc.htm :

Influence
- People oriented, Optimistic
- Recognition needed, Entertaining
- Expressive, Outgoing
- Enthusiastic, Energising

Influence patterns
- Promoter
- Persuader
- Counsellor
- Appraiser

Steadiness
- Stable, Cooperative, Predictable
- Deliberate, Work in background
- Diplomatic, Consistent
- Good listener, Sympathetic

Steadiness patterns
- Specialist
- Achiever
- Agent
- Investigator


From http://www.genecombio.com/sitepix/page_images/Dealing%20with%20Difficult%20People_reports.pdf :
Influence:
Enthusiastic
Positive
Open
Friendly
Persuasive
Talkative
Demonstrative

Motivators:
• Praise
• Popularity
• Attention
Fear:
• Rejection
• Criticism

May, under pressure (when
feeling not valued and
rejected):
· Not listen
· Be over-optimistic
· Be easily sidetracked
· Be excitable and oversensitive
· Melodramatic
· Manipulative
· Get caught up in own and others’ emotions

What they don't like:
· Criticised in front of others
· Isolated
· Ignored
· Rejected
· Embarrassed or humiliated
· Given unnecessary detail

What they like:
· Their ideas acknowledged
· Enthusiasm
· Their feelings recognised and respected
· Communicated with often and positively

If managing them, provide:
· Recognition, praise
· Give them a chance to shine
· A role that involves working with other people
· Clear expectations and deadlines
· Help to plan and think things through

Steadiness:
Personable
Dependable
Low-key
Easy-going
Patient
Good listener
Organised

Motivators:
• Security
• Stability
• Support
Fear:
• Insecurity
• Instability

May, under pressure (when
not consulted, listened to,
pushed and hassled):
· Become over-cautious, indecisive and hesitant
· Become too dependent, need constant guidance and reassurance
· Become demoralised and get into ‘poor me’ mode too easily.
· Be resistant, stubborn and defiant if pushed

What they don't like:
• Go too fast
• Overwhelmed or overloaded
• Too many things changed too quickly or too often
• Things done without consultation
• Rushed or hassled

What they like:
· Genuine honesty
· Sincerity
· Appreciation
· Be relaxed
· A steady pace
· Reassurance and support

If you are managing
them provide:
· Stable, familiar environment.
· Working in a small team of friendly low-key people
· Specialised work
· Clear instruction and reassurance
· Time to get used to new, things
· Reliable tools, equipment, information


Hmm interesting...
haha.
I didn't believe my results at first.
I thought I might be I-C/C-I?
or S-C/C-S?
or I-D?
But I am I-S.
But actually most points are quite true for me :X
I sort of know myself better after reading all these.
I found strengths and weaknesses that I had previously overlooked in my daily life.
These were the strengths and weaknesses I wrote down before Fiona gave me the test.

Strengths in red, weaknesses in green.
- Encouraging yet insenstive to others' feelings at times when I get too carried away.
- Focused when I start on a task, but when I stop, I'll procrastinate before continuing on with the task.
- Give my all when I do something, but I'm a perfectionist and might expect others to reach the standard I want.
- Impulsive and get angry easily, but my anger does not last very long.
- Can be friends with anyone, but I might talk crap and suan others without knowing whether they took it as a joke or seriously.
- Humble about small achievements but proud when I do something exceptionally well.

Hmm yup.
It was kinda tough for me when I was writing all these cos firstly it is very difficult for someone to admit his/her own weaknesses.
And secondly my weaknesses seemed more than my strengths at first.
But in the end I still managed to realise that my strengths and weaknesses actually mirror each other.
That's so cool :D
Okay so after reading all that research about I-S. I found out alot more strengths and weaknesses about myself.
Truth hurts seriously, but admitting our weaknesses is a sign of strength(:


Anyway a few days ago wt called to ask if I want to be SF for Yr3 Orientation.
Cos they needed alot more people.
Then I said I'm shy to go alone.
My old class and new class also got no one there.
So I dragged Tabitha along too haha.
I said if she goes, I'd go.
But then I'm shy lehh :@
Cos it's so weird to facilitate your own level haha.