Q4 Clues
A practical tip each week, explored through the four DISC styles. Learn to recognise behaviour and adapt your communication to the person in front of you.
When things don’t go to plan
Q4 Clue 911 | When things don’t go to plan An appointment is rescheduled, someone cancels, or plans suddenly have to…
That can wait
A task, a decision or a difficult conversation. Everyone puts things off sometimes. What gets left undone and why can…
Like a coffee?
Popping out for a coffee. For some, it’s a quick break; for others, it’s a lovely opportunity to bump into someone.…
Love for your work
What makes you enjoy going to work? What gives you energy, and what makes you finish the day feeling good about what…
New plans different questions
Q4 Clue 907 | New plans, different questions Tomorrow is Prinsjesdag. A day centred on plans, choices and expectations…
Too much of a good thing
Q4 Clue 906 | Too much of a good thing Every DISC style has highly valuable qualities. But sometimes, certain…
Back in the swing of things
Q4 Clue 905 | Back in the swing of things The holidays are over, and life is getting back to normal. Diaries are…
Dutch weather returns
Q4 Clue 904 | Dutch weather returns After all that sun and high temperatures, a bit of a chill suddenly feels almost…
Do you have a moment?
Q4 Clue 903 | Do you have a moment? Almost everyone hears that phrase on a working day. But how different styles…
Roaring to be heard?
Q4 Clue 902 | Roaring to be heard? It’s World Lion Day—a great moment to reflect on influence. Whoever roars the…
Since it's quiet anyway…
Q4 Clue 901 | Since it's quiet anyway… The holiday period seems like a good time to take on extra work. Until the…
That Vacation Feeling
Q4 Clue 900 | That Vacation Feeling Vacation time doesn't look the same for everyone. Some want to get out and about,…
Surprise Party
Organising a surprise party seems simple: surprise someone, bring people together, and keep it secret. But how you do…
Water Fun
A day by the water sounds simple: grab a towel, put on your sunglasses and enjoy yourself. By the sea, at a lake,…
Vacation Mode On
The holiday period often means a change of gear. Some people are ready for it within five minutes, whilst others first…
Heatwave
It looks like things are set to improve a bit this week, but what a hot week it’s been! How do the different styles…
At your own rhythm
Q4 Clue 895 | At your own rhythm Not everyone thrives in the same way. What works well for one person may drain…
Not feeling your best?
Q4 Clue 894 | Not feeling your best? Not everyone shows when things aren’t going well in the same way. Some become…
Youth Health Week
Q4 Clue 893 | Youth Health Week Making healthy choices is easier when they align with what motivates a person. Some…
Loss of energy
Sometimes a situation demands more adjustment than you realise. You carry on functioning, but your energy levels slowly…
Extra day off
Whit Monday gives many people a little extra free time. How do the different styles make the most of this extra day?
International Museum Day
Q4 Clue 890 | International Museum Day Today is International Museum Day. A good opportunity to take a moment to…
Ice Saints
It is only after the Ice Saints that many people really dare to let something new grow. Literally and figuratively.…
The first warm spring day
Q4 Clue 888 | The first warm spring day Sun on your face, coats off, and suddenly the whole country is outside. Even…
King’s Day: how do you celebrate it?
King’s Day: how do you celebrate it? Flea markets, music, crowds… or would you rather give it a miss? King’s Day is one…
DISC Clues is celebrating!
Q4 Clue 886 | DISC Clues is celebrating! On 20 April 2009, we started with something small: a weekly reminder to keep…
Connection
Last Friday, Q4 certified partners gathered for the Spring Event: featuring presentations and plenty of networking.…
Time to get outdoors!
Q4 Clue 884 | Time to get outdoors! It's time to get your garden, balcony or porch ready again. The Month of the Green…
Daylight Saving Time on Monday
Q4 Clue 883 | Daylight Saving Time on Monday The clocks have gone forward, and you notice it just a bit more on a…
Breaking down the message: say it in the right order
Breaking down the message: say it in the right order You have something to ask, explain or arrange. It’s not the…
International Panda Day
Q4 Clue 881 | International Panda Day Today is International Panda Day. Pandas are known for their calm pace and their…
Get Over It Day
9 March is known as Get Over It Day. A day for letting go of something you may still be holding on to. How does that…
New Year's resolutions... how are they going?
New Year's resolutions... how are they going? January was ambitious. February was realistic. And now it's 2 March. Time…
How do you ask for help?
Q4 Clue 878 | How do you ask for help? Everyone needs help sometimes. Your DISC style determines how you ask for it,…
Be kind...
Tomorrow is World Kindness Day. What does kindness look like for each DISC style, in "everyone's own language"?
Making choices
And especially when “the pressure is on” or things get tense. How do the different styles naturally make a choice?
Prioritising
Work, life, goals, relationships – there is always more to do than there is time. How do you determine what really…
Privacy in Teams
In teams, misunderstandings arise not from what is shared, but from the timing, manner, and intention of sharing. How…
Blue Monday
Today is the so-called (not scientifically proven) most depressing day of the year. Should you be feeling a bit down,…
Creativity in Style
Q4 Clue 872 | Creativity in Style January is International Creativity Month. It is also the time for good intentions,…
Happy New Year!
What do you wish for yourself and others in 2026? Every temperament looks at it in its own way, and of course, all of…
The year is (almost) over
Q4 Clue 870 | The year is (almost) over Time for reflection, memories and looking ahead. How are the different styles…
Almost Christmas
Christmas is just around the corner! How do the different styles make it a merry Christmas?
Making lists
Everything from December shopping and presents lists to deadlines and to-do lists, at home and at work. We make a lot…
Grumpy Monday?
Sometimes we start the week feeling refreshed. And sometimes... well, not so much. How do you deal with a grumpy…
Get the weekly Q4 Clue
A short, practical DISC tip in your inbox every Monday — for yourself, your team and your conversations.
Q4 Clues
A practical tip each week, explored through the four DISC styles. Learn to recognise behaviour and adapt your communication to the person in front of you.
When things don’t go to plan
Q4 Clue 911 | When things don’t go to plan An appointment is rescheduled, someone cancels, or plans suddenly have to change. At work and at home, this…
That can wait
A task, a decision or a difficult conversation. Everyone puts things off sometimes. What gets left undone and why can vary depending on your DISC style.
Like a coffee?
Popping out for a coffee. For some, it’s a quick break; for others, it’s a lovely opportunity to bump into someone. Even around the coffee machine, you can…
Love for your work
What makes you enjoy going to work? What gives you energy, and what makes you finish the day feeling good about what you've done? That varies from person to…
New plans different questions
Q4 Clue 907 | New plans, different questions Tomorrow is Prinsjesdag. A day centred on plans, choices and expectations for the coming year. New plans, of…
Too much of a good thing
Q4 Clue 906 | Too much of a good thing Every DISC style has highly valuable qualities. But sometimes, certain behaviours can become just a little too…
Back in the swing of things
Q4 Clue 905 | Back in the swing of things The holidays are over, and life is getting back to normal. Diaries are filling up, colleagues are back, and new plans…
Dutch weather returns
Q4 Clue 904 | Dutch weather returns After all that sun and high temperatures, a bit of a chill suddenly feels almost familiar. And even rain showers again! How…
Do you have a moment?
Q4 Clue 903 | Do you have a moment? Almost everyone hears that phrase on a working day. But how different styles respond to it varies widely.
Roaring to be heard?
Q4 Clue 902 | Roaring to be heard? It’s World Lion Day—a great moment to reflect on influence. Whoever roars the loudest doesn’t automatically have the…
Since it's quiet anyway…
Q4 Clue 901 | Since it's quiet anyway… The holiday period seems like a good time to take on extra work. Until the day-to-day work carries on, your colleagues…
That Vacation Feeling
Q4 Clue 900 | That Vacation Feeling Vacation time doesn't look the same for everyone. Some want to get out and about, while others are looking for…
Surprise Party
Organising a surprise party seems simple: surprise someone, bring people together, and keep it secret. But how you do it varies quite a bit depending on your…
Water Fun
A day by the water sounds simple: grab a towel, put on your sunglasses and enjoy yourself. By the sea, at a lake, swimming pool, canal or river, everyone…
Vacation Mode On
The holiday period often means a change of gear. Some people are ready for it within five minutes, whilst others first need to finish things off, sort things…
Heatwave
It looks like things are set to improve a bit this week, but what a hot week it’s been! How do the different styles cope with a heatwave?
At your own rhythm
Q4 Clue 895 | At your own rhythm Not everyone thrives in the same way. What works well for one person may drain another’s energy. Recognise the rhythm in which…
Not feeling your best?
Q4 Clue 894 | Not feeling your best? Not everyone shows when things aren’t going well in the same way. Some become short-tempered, while others become quieter,…
Youth Health Week
Q4 Clue 893 | Youth Health Week Making healthy choices is easier when they align with what motivates a person. Some people are motivated by a goal, others by…
Loss of energy
Sometimes a situation demands more adjustment than you realise. You carry on functioning, but your energy levels slowly decline. Each style has its own…
Extra day off
Whit Monday gives many people a little extra free time. How do the different styles make the most of this extra day?
International Museum Day
Q4 Clue 890 | International Museum Day Today is International Museum Day. A good opportunity to take a moment to reflect on what we preserve, what we have…
Ice Saints
It is only after the Ice Saints that many people really dare to let something new grow. Literally and figuratively. Some get started as soon as the opportunity…
The first warm spring day
Q4 Clue 888 | The first warm spring day Sun on your face, coats off, and suddenly the whole country is outside. Even though it’s still just a bit too chilly.…
King’s Day: how do you celebrate it?
King’s Day: how do you celebrate it? Flea markets, music, crowds… or would you rather give it a miss? King’s Day is one of those days when people’s behaviour…
DISC Clues is celebrating!
Q4 Clue 886 | DISC Clues is celebrating! On 20 April 2009, we started with something small: a weekly reminder to keep DISC alive. It’s been years since then!…
Connection
Last Friday, Q4 certified partners gathered for the Spring Event: featuring presentations and plenty of networking. Amidst listening and catching up, there was…
Time to get outdoors!
Q4 Clue 884 | Time to get outdoors! It's time to get your garden, balcony or porch ready again. The Month of the Green Garden has also begun!
Daylight Saving Time on Monday
Q4 Clue 883 | Daylight Saving Time on Monday The clocks have gone forward, and you notice it just a bit more on a Monday. How do the different styles cope with…
Breaking down the message: say it in the right order
Breaking down the message: say it in the right order You have something to ask, explain or arrange. It’s not the contents, but the order in which you say it…
International Panda Day
Q4 Clue 881 | International Panda Day Today is International Panda Day. Pandas are known for their calm pace and their ability to distribute their energy well.…
Get Over It Day
9 March is known as Get Over It Day. A day for letting go of something you may still be holding on to. How does that work for each DISC style?
New Year's resolutions... how are they going?
New Year's resolutions... how are they going? January was ambitious. February was realistic. And now it's 2 March. Time for a quick check-in. DISC style.
How do you ask for help?
Q4 Clue 878 | How do you ask for help? Everyone needs help sometimes. Your DISC style determines how you ask for it, but also what might prevent you from doing…
Be kind...
Tomorrow is World Kindness Day. What does kindness look like for each DISC style, in "everyone's own language"?
Making choices
And especially when “the pressure is on” or things get tense. How do the different styles naturally make a choice?
Prioritising
Work, life, goals, relationships – there is always more to do than there is time. How do you determine what really matters? And how does your style help with…
Privacy in Teams
In teams, misunderstandings arise not from what is shared, but from the timing, manner, and intention of sharing. How do the different styles approach this?
Blue Monday
Today is the so-called (not scientifically proven) most depressing day of the year. Should you be feeling a bit down, how will you get through this day?
Creativity in Style
Q4 Clue 872 | Creativity in Style January is International Creativity Month. It is also the time for good intentions, new plans and fresh energy. We are all…
Happy New Year!
What do you wish for yourself and others in 2026? Every temperament looks at it in its own way, and of course, all of them add something beautiful.
The year is (almost) over
Q4 Clue 870 | The year is (almost) over Time for reflection, memories and looking ahead. How are the different styles ending the year, and how do they view…
Almost Christmas
Christmas is just around the corner! How do the different styles make it a merry Christmas?
Making lists
Everything from December shopping and presents lists to deadlines and to-do lists, at home and at work. We make a lot of lists. How do the different styles…
Grumpy Monday?
Sometimes we start the week feeling refreshed. And sometimes... well, not so much. How do you deal with a grumpy colleague (or yourself)? And no, coffee isn't…
Get the weekly Q4 Clue
A short, practical DISC tip in your inbox every Monday — for yourself, your team and your conversations.