I think reflection is important, too. The results give you some food for thought, but you have to chew it, swallow it, and digest it. Reflection is where that happens.

Then you need to do something with it. A coach can help. So can an accountability partner.

I am certified in DISC, but for some odd reason, have not used it much. Most of my clients are individuals, and I find that MBTI just seems to work for me.

Janna- Thanks for stopping by! I love the question you suggest (with emphasis on "DO").

I think I found you through Twitter! Without saying, I think that should be testament to how Twitter can connect people in good ways! However, nothing can replace real "live" conversation.

With respect to assessments, and I suppose to life application in general of what we learn, one of my favorite questions to ask is "What will you DO with what you know?" Like Angie, I'm also a certified DISC (among others) administrator/analyst and am biased towards professional assessments as well as a proponent of coaching to assist people in applying what they learn about themselves to life.

As a coach, I'm not a big proponent of self asessments because I don't believe that most of us are as self aware as we think we are, thus necessitating the elimination of personal bias through advanced testing measures.

At any rate, something useful can be gleaned from most assessments, if we take the time to really put a plan in place to implement changes based up on what we've learned.

I, too, am pleasantly surprised by the breadth and depth of interactions on Twitter. My hypothesis is that 140 characters is just enough to whet an appetite for learning more about the person behind the post. From a relationship-building standpoint, the value of Twitter has surpassed LinkedIn and Facebook, at least for me.

In regards to self-assessments… first, I admit my bias as an administrator and analyst for DISC assessments and The Leadership Challenge's Leadership Practices Inventory. ROI of any type of assessment depends not on the measures, but the messages – what will the respondent DO based on the assessment's results? The role of facilitator/coach is to use the assessment to provoke action.

A great quote I often use in DISC and LPI workshops: "It takes humility to seek feedback. It takes wisdom to understand it, analyze it, & appropriately act on it." Stephen Covey

I'm still working on the "opinion" of Twitter, and MAY post at some point, thanks for the encouragement!

I certainly would echo the comment about quality networkers there and connecting off-line. Twitter seems to be just the beginning of building relationships.

I am enjoying getting to know you and really, really like your blog. I feel like I have a kindred spirit out there in the blogosphere, with a twist – someone who can infuse the research into what I do.