What is Your Profile? The New iDISC Online Personality Test Knows

Understanding yourself better helps build successful relationships of all kinds -- The iDISC personality test is the tool you need, and just in time for Valentines Day.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) February 6, 2005 -- Available on Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, on www.TalentSmart.com, the new iDISC personality test seeks to offer people of all ages insight into their personality and the upper hand on understanding others. The iDISC's 14 personality profiles outline the strongest skills central to each personality type, thus offering the test-taker a platform to develop and capitalize on those dominant traits. With no expiration and two complimentary interactive features, the iDISC Internet-based personality test is the first of its kind.

Dr. Jean Greaves, co-founder and CEO of TalentSmart® Inc., supports the idea that understanding your own iDISC profile can build and mend interpersonal relationships.

When a person doesnt take the time to learn and build awareness of her tendencies, she cant take advantage of her strengths, explains Dr. Greaves, The same goes for not realizing the other distinctive personality profiles amongst your family, friends, co-workers, children ... each of them communicate in their own, unique ways. I can certainly testify to this, being a working professional, wife and mother of two. When you are aware of a persons specific method of communicating, you are more likely to get along better with them. Isnt that what successful relationships are all about anyways? Understanding and work?"

Chief designer of the iDISC, Quinn Sanders, wants people to understand this Internet-based test is the foundation for an individuals self-development.

You cant just change your personality," said Sanders, Its a trait that remains stable throughout a lifetime ... which is why its so important to understand your own profile and the profile of the people you work and live with. It makes it much easier when you know what to expect. The DISC model of personality is the most widely used today, with over 40 million people out there using it to discover their unique personality profile."

Sanders continues, DISC is an acronym for four behavioral qualities: Dominant, Interpersonal, Steady and Conscientious. Each person possesses these qualities in varying degrees. In the iDISC, the four qualities are arranged together to clearly determine the one personality type you are, among 14 possibilities. Its right-on and lays out point blank the strengths you should be working to capitalize on," Sanders said.

iDISC offers the user e-learning, which features Hollywood actors, including Hugh Grant, David Hasselhoff, Nicole Kidman, Joe Pesci, Michelle Pfeiffer and John Travolta, among others. Customer Relations Manager Jean Riley explains the iDISC as a revolutionary personality assessment; both fun and factual.

The e-learning program is distinctive -- It captivates the iDISC user with Hollywood movie clips and clips of historic events. The clips very clearly illustrate what the strengths of your personality are, along with mentioning some common pitfalls. The e-learning also incorporates a Goal Tracking System, which is key for the iDISC user to commit to working on his or her strengths. I set my Goal Tracking System up to email automatic reminders to my inbox, holding me accountable to make the most of my strengths each day. This is a really clever feature that combines the validated test result with real skill development."

What about the validity? Programs Manager April West comments on the iDISCs realistic results.

The global sample of people who participated in the development and validation of the iDISC concurred that its a seamless and user-friendly process, from the start and through the e-learning. The question format we used significantly increases the validity of the measurement of the DISC model. Its a forced choice, four-word format that uses only positive and desirable attributes. Our research showed this method works to reduce peoples tendency to 'fake good. In other words, all four choices are great choices, thus making you really think about your strongest attributes."

When the iDISC is purchased, immediate access to the survey is granted via a Weblink. The Weblink, as well as the resulting e-learning program, never expire. The iDISC can be re-accessed an infinite number of times, 24-hours a day and seven days a week. Richard La China, CEO of ITECH and 1999 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year, a long time DISC user, was asked for his feedback on the iDISC.

La China said, Wow -- iDISC is easy to navigate, educational and accurate. This product is a winner."

The iDISC can be purchased online for $24.95 at www.TalentSmart.com, or by calling TalentSmart®, Inc. toll free at (888) 818-SMART (7627). TalentSmart®, Inc. is a leading provider of leadership assessments and emotional intelligence consulting services. The companys products and programs combine easy-to-use methods with cutting-edge technology for a dynamic learner experience. To access free company whitepapers, order TalentSmart® products or sign-up for the complimentary e-newsletter, please visit www.TalentSmart.com.

To acquire press kits, complimentary media copies of the iDISC, or other company materials, please visit www.yournextstory.com or contact: Public Relations Manager Shauna M. Tillman at (858) 509-0582 x. 122 or email your request to smt@TalentSmart.com.

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