In Episode 16, Toriono Davis, Professional Scout in US and Europe, Connector, and Entrepreneur, talks with Phil about the ins and outs of the DISC Model of Human Behavior, how he uses it to connect deeply and quickly with his players and clubs, and help them reach their potential, the power and importance of mentorship, and why you might want to give your recruits a DISC assessment before signing or hiring them. Specifically, Toriono discusses:

• His story, how he developed his passion for soccer and leadership, and how a guy who didn’t even like soccer as a kid ended up working as a professional scout (3:05)
• What the DISC Model of Human Behavior is, why it is important to you and your teams, and how he uses it to help the clubs and players with whom he works to reach their potential (9:46)
• Why and how we need to tailor our approaches to our different team members based on their personalities (17:33)
• How leaders of soccer team/club and all other organizations can use the DISC to maximize their results more efficiently (25:53)
• How the DISC can help players and their parents understand each other better, help families, and help disenfranchised people as well (31:14)
• Whether certain personality types fit certain positions in soccer, other implications of personality assessments in the context of the game, and why coaches and employers may want to give their recruits personality assessments (37:58)
• The importance of understanding a player’s/employee’s motivation, hunger, and passion in your leadership of him or her (52:45)
• The importance of mentorship (which is throughout the interview) and Toriono’s book recommendations (58:08)

Resources and Links from this Episode

• Uncut Video of the Episode –https://youtu.be/a5g9F3k7t5g
• HSEL Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/howsoccerexplainsleadership
• Toriono’s LinkedIn Profile -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/fc-omega-disc/
• Toriono’s Website – FC-Omega.com
• Toriono’s Phone Number – 866-234-9864
• Questions about DISC and how you can learn more about it – email Phil at [email protected]
• “The Last Dance” documentary – ESPN+
• Mastering a Slight Edge, by Jeff Olson
• “Ted Lasso” – TV show on AppleTV+