The Truth About DISC: How to Hire, Lead, and Communicate Smarter

Most leaders use DISC as a personality test. But what if you’re missing its real power? In this episode, Ken Eslick and Onika Kwatsha reveal how the DISC assessment can become your secret weapon for building stronger teams, improving communication, and leading with precision.

Forget surface-level labels—this conversation dives deep into what each style (Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness) actually looks like in the real world. You’ll learn how to spot DISC traits in interviews, how to structure teams for harmony and results, and how to coach people in ways that unlock their true potential.

Ken shares how decades of using DISC across leadership, recruiting, and personal growth have shaped his approach to hiring and team performance—and Onika brings her own insights as both a leader and practitioner who’s lived the DISC experience firsthand.

Whether you’re leading a startup, managing a growing team, or simply trying to understand what makes people tick, this episode will help you see beyond personality and start leading with clarity, empathy, and intentionality.

⏱️ Episode Breakdown

00:00 – 02:00 | Why DISC still matters in modern leadership 02:00 – 10:00 | The four core styles (D, I, S, C) and what drives each 10:00 – 25:00 | How to read DISC profiles during hiring and interviews 25:00 – 40:00 | Leadership blind spots and adapting your communication style 40:00 – 54:00 | Using DISC to coach, retain, and develop top talent

 

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