DISC vs MBTI

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DISC versus MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®) is consistently a question posed by undecided business coaches, corporate trainers and human resources professionals everywhere.

Is one of these two behavioral assessments really better or more practical than the other?

Does the elder, MBTI (pub. 1943) offer any distinct advantages? Or does psychologist William Moulton Marston’s DISC (pub. 1972), offer its users a leg-up?

There’s no better person to ask than Dr. Tony Alessandra. After working with behavioral assessments for almost half-a-century and publishing several dozen books on related topics, you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone better qualified. Considered one of North America’s foremost thought leaders on the subject of behavioral assessments, Dr. Alessandra addresses this popular question in full with this week’s story on Platinum Rules for Success. Enjoy!

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