The first Joffe Emergency Services webinar of 2026 introduced the DISC Personality Assessment Framework as a practical tool for improving leadership effectiveness during emergencies. DISC identifies four predictable stress-response styles—Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Compliance—each with distinct strengths, challenges, and support needs under pressure.
A key takeaway: stress reactions are not personal—they are predictable patterns, and understanding them allows school leaders to reduce friction, maintain clarity, and build psychological safety during crises. The webinar emphasized proactively identifying DISC profiles within crisis command teams, discussing stress responses in advance, and adapting leadership approaches accordingly. By aligning roles, communication, and routines with individual strengths, schools can improve decision-making and strengthen overall risk preparedness. Check out the webinar replay.
Joffe is hosting 4 more FREE monthly webinars (2nd Monday the month):
Feb 9 on AI Safety, March 9, April 13, and May 11. Sign up for notifications.
