John Lennon and Paul McCartney formed one the greatest songwriting partnerships in the history of recorded music. The Beatles changed the world in their eight years as a popular music powerhouse. John and Paul couldn’t have been more opposite, when viewed from a behavior and driver perspective.

Keeping control is the sign of a stable, reliable person. Having the ability to keep control under stress is based on having a strong sense of self-regulation, a part of emotional intelligence. If self-regulation isn't a strength, it's best to avoid situations that can trigger a negative reaction.

2 eyes, 2 ears, 1 mouth-this saying exemplifies the importance of observing more and talking less. The same rules apply when it comes to observing behavioral styles. Simply being aware of their non-verbals will reveal telling clues as to their predominant style; making better communication possible.

Communication is the foundation on which all human interaction is built. If you could identify a person's typical behavioral style, and adapt your behavior to create better communication, wouldn't you want to know how? Using DISC to analyze non-verbals is a great way to start through observation.

Understanding and being able to identify the various behavioral styles can be very advantageous when it comes to good communication. Through the study of DISC, we know that someone possessing a high-I behavioral style can be summed up as a trusting, fast-paced, people-oriented conversationalist.

Four main factors make up the majority of behavioral styles. Most people have a tendency to have one factor be more robust than the others. For high-Ds in the DISC profile, it's all about tackling problems and challenges. Sometimes this can come at the expense of people skills.