Discover your DISC Birds Personality Type!
Read our ultimate guide for getting started with the DISC Birds Personal Development Training Program.
DISC assessments are a classic way to learn about your personality, but they can feel a little dry. That’s why some people use a more engaging approach called the DISC Birds assessment!
Instead of just getting letters like D, I, S, and C, you’re assigned a bird type that matches your personality. This makes it a lot easier and more fun to talk about who you are and how you work with others. For example, are you a fiery Eagle, a social Parrot, a peaceful Dove, or a detail-oriented Owl?
The assessment itself is the same as a standard DISC assessment, a quick 28-question survey where you pick what best describes you.
Don’t worry, it’s not some random quiz you’d find on social media. The assessment is backed by extensive research and has been validated by the Assessment Standards Institute (ASI), so you can be confident that your results are accurate.
In this guide, we will cover the fundamental aspects of the report content and how you can utilize this program to improve culture at your organization or on your team.
DISC Birds Personality Assessment Guide: Table of Contents
One quick note before we dive into this guide. While the DISC Birds offers a fun way to talk about personality, there are no personality types that are better or worse than others.
Every personality style has strengths and areas for improvement – that’s why it’s essential to understand your style! Hopefully, the DISC Birds assessment can help you learn more about yourself!
Discover The Four DISC Bird Types!
The Four DISC Birds offers a fun representation of the four main DISC Personality Types.
Can you guess which bird represents each DISC Style?
- The Eagle represents the D-Personality Type
- The Parrot represents the I-Personality Type
- The Dove represents the S-Personality Type
- The Owl represents the C-Personality Type
In this section, we will explore each DISC Bird and explain why they were selected for their respective styles. You might find that you know more about each style because of the bird representation!
Eagle: D-Personality Type
Bold and decisive, people with the Eagle personality style are like the Dominant (D-Personality) in the DISC model. They are confident, action-oriented individuals who know what they want and pursue their goals at full speed.
Eagles are visionaries who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo.
They thrive on overcoming obstacles and have a competitive drive that pushes themselves and others to achieve more. In the workplace, they are the ones who keep everyone focused and can tackle the hardest parts of a project. They prefer environments that allow them the freedom to take charge and get things done their way.
While their direct and confident nature is a strength, it can sometimes be perceived as aggressive or arrogant if overused. As Eagles become more self-aware, they learn to keep these behaviors in check. If you are bold, daring, and decisive, you likely have some of the Eagle style within you.
What Motivates an Eagle?
Eagles, the bird, are known for stalking prey, hunting for their food, and controlling the sky.
Like the real bird, those with the Eagle personality are motivated by power, authority, prestige, and overcoming challenges. They seek freedom from controls and take charge whenever they can. Additionally, they seek a varied environment and prefer to avoid repetitive or monotonous work.
How they behave under stress
Someone with this personality style will likely overstep boundaries. This is tied to their sense of control. They may act restlessly or pressure others to achieve results.
An effect of these behaviors is that they may make reckless mistakes due to the behaviors mentioned above. They may steamroll others or resist team participation, feeling they can fix everything themselves.
Tips for interacting with an Eagle
When working or interacting with an Eagle, it’s essential to:
- Help them feel some level of control through input or decision-making.
- Recognize that their direct communication doesn’t mean they are angry.
- Provide solutions rather than empathy.
- Get to the point. Share the short version of what you want to share with them.
Parrot: I-Personality Type
If you’re an optimistic, sociable, and motivating person, you may have the Parrot style. This personality aligns with the Influence (I-Personality) from the DISC model. Like real parrots, they’re talkative and energetic, thriving on variety and social connection.
Parrots are the ultimate team cheerleaders.
At work, they generate enthusiasm for new projects, boost morale, and help everyone find the fun in their work. They excel in flexible environments where they can use their intuition and people skills to bring out the best in others.
While their optimism and enthusiasm are contagious, too much can lead to being unrealistic or interrupting others with their own stories. With a bit of self-awareness, Parrots can stay grounded and use their strengths to their full potential. If you’re always looking on the bright side and have a great story to share, you probably have some Parrot style in you.
What Motivates a Parrot?
Parrots love to connect with others. This might not surprise you, given that Parrots are well-known for being able to talk!
Like the bird, those with the Parrot style are fun and motivated by being in enthusiastic environments. They will change dull environments into fun and welcoming spaces. They prefer to be in groups, and they are often a deep source of optimism.
How they behave under stress
When stressed, Parrots will act impulsively. They will make gut decisions without facts and potentially overestimate the abilities of others.
Parrots are not known for their attention to detail, and this is even more so in states of stress. They may lose focus as well.
Tips for interacting with a Parrot
Since parrots are motivated by enthusiasm, try to find ways to be spontaneous. Celebrate accomplishments with them and try to break out of predictable patterns to add variety.
Focus on being positive, upbeat, and warm. Listen to their stories and respond openly and congenially. Give them plenty of opportunities to speak.
At work, help them prioritize and organize. Help them find ways to see tasks through to completion. Help them write things down and focus on the main goal to avoid distraction.
Dove: S-Personality Type
If you are supportive and empathetic, you likely have the Dove style. In the DISC model, this personality aligns with the Supportive (S-Personality). Doves are soft-spoken individuals who create a sense of harmony and stability wherever they go. They build close relationships and are always there for those who need them.
Like their real-life counterparts, Doves prefer to stick to familiar social circles and thrive in a flock.
They are helpful, kind, and excellent at building consensus. At work, they ensure everyone feels heard and supported, often putting the team’s needs before their own. They are the office peacekeepers, always seeking compromise and creating a stable environment where everyone can thrive.
Because they are so focused on others, Doves can sometimes be seen as passive or weak. Their desire to keep the peace can make them hesitant to address important issues, and their helpful nature can lead to over-commitment. However, with a little self-awareness, Doves are powerful team members who can make a significant impact.
Do you value sincerity, stability, and helping others? If so, you probably have some Dove in you.
What Motivates a Dove?
Doves are known universally as a symbol of peace. It should come as no surprise, then, that the Dove Personality is motivated by a desire to help others and create a harmonious environment.
They prefer calm workplaces, sincere appreciation, and minimal conflict. They want predictable routines and appreciate when they are kept informed.
How they behave under stress
Under stress, individuals with the Dove Personality may experience prolonged adjustment to new situations, including challenges with innovation. They may need structured guidance.
Their calm appearance might hide their stress, and they seek to help others before helping themselves.
Tips for interacting with a Dove
Doves want to feel appreciated. Be in the present with them and try not to multitask.
Because they will put others before themselves, find ways to satisfy their unstated needs. Recognize that they may be upset even when they say they are fine.
Find ways to create a comfortable and low-pressure environment. Help them realize that there might be more than one approach to tasks while helping them to speak up and find their voice to share their thoughts and ideas.
Owl: C-Personality Type
If you are deliberate and precise, you likely have the Owl style. This personality aligns with the Conscientious (C-Personality) in the DISC model. Owls are logical, systematic, and value doing things correctly the first time. They are deep thinkers who excel at complex projects where organization is key.
Like real owls, they are observant and prefer working behind the scenes.
At work, they are the masters of troubleshooting, using their attention to detail to find flaws and propose data-driven solutions. Owls thrive in environments with clear rules and expectations where they can take the time to meet their high standards.
While their thoroughness is a great strength, it can sometimes lead to analysis paralysis, causing them to miss deadlines in the pursuit of perfection. Their exacting standards can also make them seem overly critical or unemotional. However, with self-awareness, Owls can balance their need for quality with the need for timely action.
Do you value logic, accuracy, and high standards? If so, you probably have some Owl in you.
What Motivates an Owl?
Owls, the bird, are often a symbol of wisdom. This representation matches the behavioral style for the Owl Personality type because those with this style are known to think analytically and weigh the pros and cons of any given situation.
They prefer clearly defined expectations, and they value quality and accuracy. They want opportunities to ask ‘why’ questions.
How they behave under stress
Under stress, those with the Owl Personality Style might get stuck if they don’t have a clear direction to act. Additionally, they maybe avoid interpersonal conflict because they don’t know the ‘rules’ to engage and satisfy it.
They may focus exclusively on tasks and internalize stress.
Tips for interacting with a Owl
Understand that Owls prefer to be alone. This might mean giving them space after a long day of socializing. They enjoy planning. Give them chances to plan everything from large projects to where to go to lunch.
At work, help them set realistic deadlines with parameters that are clear. Help them stay on task by avoiding analysis paralysis.
Why Birds? The Secret behind this new DISC Format!
Animals have represented gods, values, and emotions for millennia.
This makes sense because 65% of the population are visual learners. By using the images of Birds, people can better picture the personality types.
In the past and today, the use of mnemonics can help you remember new information. This is the secret behind using Birds to help learn the DISC model and how it can be easier to remember your bird style compared to the traditional letters.
Let’s be clear, the goal of DISC is to get people actually to use the language of DISC. To accomplish this goal, they need to remember the styles! A Bird representative might seem silly, but it’s grounded in the science of learning. A year from now, you might forget what a D-Personality type means, but you know the representation of an Eagle!
DISC Birds for Leadership Training
Like other DISC Assessments, you can use the DISC Birds profile for leadership development.
The DISC Birds assessment won’t tell you if someone is a leader. Rather, it will help your leaders understand the style that they will most likely use in a leadership position. Each DISC Birds style is important and adds value to any organization.
The DISC Birds profile showcases how leaders both need to learn their behavioral strengths and when leaning on those strengths might become a weakness.
Below are a few examples of well-known and successful people within each of the four Bird Personality Types.
How the Eagle Personality Shows Up as a Leader
When we think of the term ‘Leadership’, we often think of the Eagle Personality Type.
Eagles are dominant. They take charge and lead with a direct approach to get things done quickly. There are many examples of those with the Eagle Personality who excelled in leadership roles. Steve Jobs and Hilary Clinton are great examples of the Eagle Personality in a leadership position.
How the Parrot Personality Shows Up as a Leader
Parrots lead with their charm and charisma.
They light up a room and bring people in. A defining feature of a parrot is their warmth. They can make anyone feel comfortable and seen. The most well-known parrot personality types who are leaders in their own industries are Will Smith and Oprah Winfrey.
How the Dove Personality Shows Up as a Leader
We are asked if the Dove personality can be a leader compared to any of the other bird personalities.
Our answer is always a yes, Dove’s can lead. Their leadership style will be different from the other DISC Styles, but their style doesn’t prevent them from leading a team or an organization. They are strategic and able to build systems that work for them and anyone around them. Some famous Dove Personality Type leaders are Quinta Brunson and Emma Watson.
How the Owl Personality Shows Up as a Leader
Owls are accurate, precise, and analytical. These behaviors suit leadership well!
When an Owl is in charge, organizations will focus on delivering high-quality products and outperforming their competitors. There are many famous examples of Owl Leaders. Elon Musk and Bill Gates are likely the most well-known.
What does DISC Birds Cost?
DISC Bird Assessments are sold based on volume quantity.
The more assessments you purchase, the cheaper they become.
| # of Profiles | Price |
|---|---|
|
1 – 15 Profiles |
$59.00 per profile |
|
16 – 30 Profiles |
$57.25 per profile |
|
31 – 50 Profiles |
$55.50 per profile |
|
51 – 99 Profiles |
$52.25 per profile |
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100+ Profiles |
$49.00 per profile |
How to Get Started Using the DISC Birds
Now that you know a little bit about each of the four bird personality types, the reason why using Bird Representatives is a successful strategy (backed by science!), and how it can be used in leadership training, you might be wondering how to get started using this tool.
Our organization has helped teams and companies implement these tools since 1986! Below are two options that you can choose from to start using these tools.
DIY (Do-It-Yourself)
If you are part of an HR or Talent Development team, we offer the ability to purchase the DISC Birds assessments through an administration account. This account allows you to brand the reports with your organization’s logo and have total control over the process.
DISC Certification is optional and available if you want to gain your DISC Certification credential!
Pilot Program
Our training team works with teams and organizations all over the world. We can run a single program for your team, or we can run a program that is part of a larger roll-out process. Our instructor-led virtual 2-hour workshops start at $995 per session. Your team will walk away with the core concepts of DISC!
Regardless of which option you choose, our team will be here to support you along the way. You can always call us if you need help deciding the best way to implement this tool (917) 463-0089.
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