Maxwell Method DISC

Know how your team
is wired to lead

DISC assessments reveal why your team communicates the way it does — and give every leader a practical roadmap for better collaboration, fewer conflicts, and stronger results.

D
Dominant
Direct, results-driven, decisive
I
Influential
Optimistic, social, persuasive
S
Steady
Patient, reliable, empathetic
C
Conscientious
Analytical, precise, systematic
Maxwell Leadership DISC Consultant Certified
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Individual & Team Reports Tailored for your context
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Coaching Debrief Included Not just a report — a conversation
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All Sectors Welcome Government, nonprofit, business, education
George Engel — Leadership Coach & DISC Consultant
Maxwell Leadership — DISC Consultant
What DISC actually does
"Most team conflicts aren't personality clashes — they're communication style mismatches. DISC shows you the difference."

DISC is a behavioral assessment framework that identifies how people are naturally wired to communicate, make decisions, and respond to pressure. It doesn't label or limit people — it illuminates patterns so leaders can lead with more precision and empathy.

George is a certified Maxwell Method DISC consultant, which means he doesn't just hand you a report and walk away. Every assessment includes a coaching debrief where the data becomes actionable — helping individuals understand their own style and leaders learn how to adapt to the people they manage.

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Why it works
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It's rooted in behavioral science
DISC is based on decades of research in observable behavior — not self-perception or personality theory. It measures what you do, not who you think you are.
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It's immediately practical
Within hours of completing an assessment, participants have a clear language for talking about how they work — and how to work better with others.
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It works across every sector
George has used DISC with government teams, nonprofits, classrooms, and businesses. The framework adapts to any environment where people work together.
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The debrief makes the difference
A report without a conversation is just data. George's debrief turns your results into a leadership action plan — one you'll actually use.
The four behavioral styles

Every person leads differently

DISC identifies four primary behavioral styles. Most people are a blend of two or more. Understanding your style — and others' — is the first step to leading anyone effectively.

D
Dominant
Results-focused. Direct. Decisive.

D-style leaders move fast and expect others to keep up. They're at their best when tackling hard problems, driving toward a clear goal, or making the call when others hesitate. They're not trying to be blunt — they're trying to get things done.

Direct communication High drive Risk-tolerant Results-oriented Competitive
Leading a D-style person: Give them autonomy, clear goals, and room to execute. Skip the small talk. Challenge them — they thrive under pressure and expect directness in return.
I
Influential
Energetic. Optimistic. People-first.

I-style leaders energize rooms. They're natural communicators, enthusiastic collaborators, and the kind of people who make everyone feel included. Their superpower is building buy-in and rallying teams around a vision — especially in uncertain moments.

Enthusiastic Persuasive Collaborative Optimistic Creative
Leading an I-style person: Connect with them personally before diving into work. Give them opportunities to collaborate and present. They need recognition and social engagement to stay motivated.
S
Steady
Reliable. Empathetic. Team-first.

S-style leaders are the heartbeat of stable teams. They show up consistently, support others deeply, and create the safety that allows teams to do their best work. Don't mistake their steadiness for passivity — they lead through loyalty, consistency, and trust.

Patient Dependable Empathetic Team-oriented Supportive
Leading an S-style person: Be consistent and sincere. Give them advance notice of changes and time to process. Show appreciation specifically — they won't always tell you what they need, but they notice when their work is valued.
C
Conscientious
Precise. Analytical. Quality-driven.

C-style leaders raise the bar on accuracy. They ask the questions others overlook, catch the details that prevent costly mistakes, and build systems that hold up under scrutiny. They're not perfectionists for the sake of it — they care deeply about getting it right.

Analytical Systematic High standards Detail-focused Careful
Leading a C-style person: Give them data, context, and time. Don't rush decisions without evidence. Explain the why behind changes. They'll commit fully once they understand — and they'll do the work better than anyone once they do.
Leadership workshop session
DISC in the room
"When a team understands how they're each wired, the dynamic in the room changes immediately."
How it works

Simple process. Real results.

From assessment to action plan — George makes the DISC process straightforward and immediately useful for your team.

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Request & Scope
Submit an inquiry. George connects with you to understand your team, goals, and the right format — individual, team, or workshop add-on.
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Complete Assessment
Participants take the online DISC assessment — takes about 15–20 minutes. No right or wrong answers. Results are honest and reliable.
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Receive Your Report
Each participant receives a detailed personal report. Team packages include a group map showing how your team's styles interact.
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Coaching Debrief
George leads a debrief session that turns the data into action — helping individuals and teams apply what they've learned starting day one.
Assessment packages

Built for your situation

Whether it's just you, your leadership team, or your whole department — there's a format that fits.

For individuals
Individual Assessment
Know your own wiring first

Start with yourself. The individual DISC assessment gives you a complete behavioral profile — your natural style, your strengths, your blind spots, and how others experience you as a leader.

  • Complete 20-page personal DISC report
  • 1:1 coaching debrief with George (60 min)
  • Strengths and growth edge summary
  • Communication style guide for your team
  • Email follow-up support
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Workshop add-on
DISC + Workshop
Pair it with a training day

The most impactful way to use DISC. Participants complete their assessments before the event, and George builds the workshop around their actual results. Perfect as a standalone team day or add-on to a keynote.

  • All Team Assessment components
  • Half-day or full-day workshop built around your results
  • Hands-on application exercises by DISC type
  • Team communication and conflict framework
  • Each participant takes home a personal action plan
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Where DISC makes the difference

The right tool for real leadership challenges

DISC isn't just a personality quiz. In the right hands, it's a communication framework that changes how teams operate.

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Resolving Team Conflict
Most team tension isn't about personalities — it's about behavioral differences that nobody has named. DISC gives your team the language to understand and respect how each person operates.
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Onboarding New Leaders
New managers who understand DISC can adapt faster, build trust earlier, and avoid the common mistakes that derail first-year leaders. It's one of the highest-ROI investments in a new hire.
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Improving Team Communication
When your team knows how each person prefers to receive information, give feedback, and handle disagreement — meetings get shorter, emails get clearer, and misunderstandings drop.
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Government & Public Teams
Government teams often have the most diverse behavioral styles — across departments, ranks, and generations. DISC helps cross-functional teams operate with more clarity and less friction.
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Education & School Leadership
Administrators, department heads, and teacher-leaders who understand DISC can build stronger faculty cultures, communicate more effectively with parents, and support staff with greater precision.
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Five Pillars Coaching
DISC is woven into George's Five Pillars coaching program. Understanding your behavioral style is foundational to Identity — the first pillar — and informs every session that follows.
★ Founding Member Pricing — Ends July 4
Pair It With LeadReady

DISC shows you where you are.
LeadReady keeps you moving.

Knowing your behavioral style is step one. Applying it consistently — building influence, navigating tension, developing your team — is the ongoing work. LeadReady is built for that work, and it pairs naturally with what DISC reveals about how you lead.

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Turn DISC insights into daily habits DISC tells you how you're wired. LeadReady helps you act on it — with leadership content adapted to real behavioral challenges.
On-demand, practical development Short modules for leaders who need to apply what they learn the same day — not wait for the next workshop or quarterly offsite.
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The full development path DISC assessment → Five Pillars coaching → LeadReady daily practice. Three layers of development that compound over time.
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Ready to understand your team?

Whether it's a single leader or an entire department, George will help you find the right format and make sure your team gets real value from the process.

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Submit your inquiry
Tell George about your team, your goals, and how many people you're thinking about. Takes 2 minutes.
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Discovery call
George responds within 24 hours to scope the right package and answer your questions.
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Assessments go out
Participants complete the assessment online. Reports are generated and the debrief is scheduled.
Maxwell Leadership DISC Consultant Certified
Maxwell Leadership Certified
George is a certified Maxwell Leadership DISC Consultant — trained and authorized to administer and debrief official DISC assessments.
Prefer to reach out directly?
📞 914-215-1029
✉️ george@geleader.group
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