Everything DiSC Work of Leaders® Assessment & Profile

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A personal profile on how each leader crafts a Vision, builds Alignment and champions Execution

Everything DiSC Work of Leaders® connects each leader's style to the real demands of leading. The model is simple: leaders craft a Vision, build Alignment and champion Execution. Wiley built the model on best practices from 300 experts in more than 150 organizations, the work of prominent scholars, and over four years of additional research and development. Each leader receives a personal 23-page profile with detailed feedback on all three steps.

One assessment, returned as an extensive, narrative-style report keyed to the leader's primary DiSC® style and how the style plays through Vision, Alignment and Execution, with the specific drivers behind each step. The profile helps leaders understand their own leadership styles and how their tendencies influence their success in specific leadership situations.

Imagine you have just been promoted to lead a department. You know your own work well. The profile shows you which parts of leading come naturally to you and which parts will take deliberate effort.

Watch Wiley's introduction to Everything DiSC Work of Leaders®. Download the Work of Leaders® brochure (PDF)

The Work of Leaders® model, one level at a time

STEP 1

Crafting a Vision

Leaders imagine an improved future that the group will make a reality through its work.

ExplorationRemaining open · Prioritizing the big picture

BoldnessBeing adventurous · Speaking out

Testing assumptionsSeeking counsel · Exploring implications

STEP 2

Building Alignment

Leaders get to the point where everyone in the group understands the direction and is committed to it.

ClarityExplaining rationale · Structuring messages

DialogueExchanging perspectives · Being receptive

InspirationBeing expressive · Being encouraging

STEP 3

Championing Execution

Leaders make sure the conditions are present for the imagined future to become a reality.

MomentumBeing driven · Initiating action

StructureProviding a plan · Analyzing in depth

FeedbackAddressing problems · Offering praise

A different platform. Everything DiSC Work of Leaders® is not on the Catalyst™ platform. Participants use MyEverythingDiSC®, the interactive learning portal for this application: see how the portal works.

WHY ORGANIZATIONS CHOOSE IT

Bold ideas stall when leaders are not aligned

Imagine you lead a company with a strong strategy on paper. Your leadership team agreed the plan in January. By April, two leaders are pulling in different directions, a third is waiting for clearer instructions, and the people who report to them are unsure which priority comes first.

When leaders struggle to turn bold ideas into plans people can act on, teams feel adrift. Misalignment creates confusion, lowers morale and stalls progress. Over time, the lack of clarity erodes trust, weakens engagement and leads to higher turnover.

Leaders in a meeting, with Everything DiSC® style halos — Photo: Everything DiSC®. The colored arc around each person marks the DiSC® style of the person.

A direction people can see

Leaders define and communicate a Vision that motivates the people who have to deliver it.

Buy-in before the work starts

Leaders build trust and commitment, so alignment and understanding replace confusion and conflict.

Plans that turn into results

Leaders champion Execution with clarity and structure, so strategy becomes meaningful results.

One shared language of leadership

The whole leadership team uses the same model and the same words, which makes the next hard conversation shorter.

DiSC® AND THE PRIORITIES MAP

Each leader starts with a DiSC® style, then goes deep into the work of leading

Every Work of Leaders® profile opens with the leader's own Everything DiSC® map: a dot that shows the leader's DiSC® style, and shading that shows the leader's priorities. The eight priorities around the Work of Leaders® map are the primary areas where leaders focus their energy. Every leader has at least three priorities, and some leaders have four or five.

The DiSC® section of the Work of Leaders® profile is solid and shorter than the DiSC® section in some other Everything DiSC® profiles. The Work of Leaders® profile spends most of its pages on how the leader's style plays out in Vision, Alignment and Execution.

D, Dominance: being commanding, being pioneering, being resolute
i, Influence: being energizing, being pioneering, being affirming
S, Steadiness: being inclusive, being humble, being affirming
C, Conscientiousness: being deliberate, being humble, being resolute

The Everything DiSC Work of Leaders map: the four DiSC styles with the eight priorities around the circle

The Everything DiSC Work of Leaders® map. Each leader's profile shows a personal map with the leader's own dot and shading.

One continuum, two tasks

For each of the nine drivers, the Work of Leaders® profile shows the leader on two behavioral continua. Try the example below: see where two leaders naturally sit, choose a task, then drag each leader to the best practice for the task.

Neither end of a continuum is the "good" end in general. Remaining open is the best practice when a leader crafts a Vision. When the same leader has to execute, the opposite behavior is required: the leader closes the options and provides a plan. One end almost always comes more easily and more naturally to a given leader.

iLeader A

CLeader B

← Seek closureRemain open →

Leader A · i style

Leader B · C style

Illustrative example. Each leader's position on each continuum comes from the leader's own Work of Leaders® assessment, and a DiSC® style does not fix a leader's position.

WHAT IS IN THE REPORT

Inside the 23-page profile

The Everything DiSC Work of Leaders® Profile provides detailed feedback based on the Vision, Alignment and Execution framework and the three drivers associated with each step. The report is written to the leader by name, in narrative language, and is delivered as a PDF.

Here is what a leader reads, in the order the profile presents it:

1

Your DiSC® overview

The profile opens with the leader's personal Everything DiSC® map. The dot shows the leader's DiSC® style, and the dot's distance from the edge shows how strongly the leader is inclined toward the style. No dot location is better than another.

2

Your style, as a leader

A narrative on how the leader's style shows up when the leader leads: the most valuable contributions, and the constructive feedback leaders with the same style most often hear.

3

Shading and priorities

The shading on the map shows the leader's priorities, the primary areas where the leader focuses energy. Everyone has at least three priorities, and some people have four or five. Having five priorities is no better than having three.

4

Overview of DiSC®

A one-page snapshot of the four styles: each style's priorities, motivators, fears, what other people notice, and limitations.

5

Vision, Alignment and Execution

For each step, the three drivers, and for each of the nine drivers, where the leader sits on two behavioral continua. The leader sees which best practices come naturally and which take deliberate effort.

6

Best practices and an action plan

The eighteen best practices of the model, and an action plan the leader builds for the leader's own growth.

THE RESEARCH AND THE BOOK

Built by the people who brought Everything DiSC® to life

Work of Leaders® comes from the same Wiley team that developed Everything DiSC®. The team began by analyzing and distilling the work of leadership researchers from the last three decades. With the help of 300 subject matter experts from more than 150 organizations, the team identified a specific set of leadership best practices. The development effort took four years.

3decades of leadership research analyzed

300subject matter experts

150+organizations

4years of development

The same research is the basis of the book The Work of Leaders: How Vision, Alignment, and Execution Will Change the Way You Lead, by Julie Straw, Mark Scullard, Susie Kukkonen and Barry Davis (Wiley, 2013). The profile takes the model from the book and applies the model to each leader's own style.

“From my perspective, Work of Leaders® is the most practical, valuable and ready-to-use leadership content available. The model is elegant in its sophistication, and a leader does not need to be an industrial psychologist to fully understand the model and put it to work.”FRANK NOVEMBER, FOUNDER & CEO, SYMPHONY 100

GROUP AND FACILITATOR REPORTS

See the leadership group as a whole

Two optional reports turn a group's individual Work of Leaders® profiles into one picture of the group. Each report has a different reader, and each report is a separate purchase.

FOR THE WHOLE GROUP · $150 PER REPORT

Everything DiSC Work of Leaders® Group Report

The Group Report brings together participant data to provide a composite overview of the group. The graphs illustrate the group's approach to Vision, Alignment and Execution, and help the group explore its overall strengths and challenges to create an action plan. Individual names are kept confidential.

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FOR THE FACILITATOR · $150 PER REPORT

Everything DiSC Work of Leaders® Facilitator Report

A different report from the Group Report, built for the facilitator. By consolidating data from individual Work of Leaders® Profiles, the Facilitator Report shows how leadership behaviors align, or misalign, across the group, and identifies strengths and imbalances across Vision, Alignment and Execution.

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The two Work of Leaders® reports are always purchased separately, at $150 each. The Everything DiSC® Facilitator Report and Group Culture Report that come with the Everything DiSC® on Catalyst™ Practitioner Experience cover every Everything DiSC® profile except Work of Leaders®. The Everything DiSC Work of Leaders® Group Report and Facilitator Report are never part of the Practitioner Experience. Both reports are included only in the Work of Leaders® Workshop Package, where Symphony 100 runs the sessions.

Included with every profile: Comparison Reports

Any two participants can explore their similarities and differences, potential challenges in working together, and practical tips for improving their working relationship. Comparison Reports are unlimited.

WHO IT IS FOR

For leaders at every level, and for the people who develop them

Unlike many models tailored to executives or seasoned leaders, Work of Leaders® is equally relevant for new, mid-level and senior leaders. The model focuses on actionable behaviors that leaders can put to work immediately, and the model is designed to complement, not compete with, other leadership frameworks.

Professionals in an office, with Everything DiSC® style halos

High-potential leaders

People on a leadership development track build the foundation for roles that require strategic vision and team alignment.

Two colleagues working together, with Everything DiSC® style halos

New leaders

People stepping into a first leadership role get a clear framework for creating a vision, aligning a team and driving execution.

Leaders working at a table, with Everything DiSC® style halos

Experienced leaders

Seasoned leaders gain a deeper understanding of their leadership style and refine how they align teams, communicate vision and execute at scale.

Who uses the profile

1

Current leaders and managers

Current leaders and managers see their own priorities and preferences, and how the priorities and preferences affect their teams. The profile helps leaders craft a compelling vision, align their teams around shared goals and execute clearly.

2

Aspiring leaders

People preparing to step into a leadership role explore their natural tendencies and learn practical strategies, so the new leader starts the role with a plan.

3

HR professionals

HR professionals use Everything DiSC Work of Leaders® to identify and nurture leadership potential, and to build a pipeline of capable leaders ready for future challenges.

4

Organizational development practitioners

OD practitioners build a leadership curriculum with a research base behind it, and support initiatives to improve team alignment and lead organizational change.

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HOW IT WORKS

From order to action plan in four steps

1

Order one profile per leader

Priced per learner. From 10 learners, a lower volume rate applies to every learner in the order. If you administer the program from your own account, each profile uses 25 credits. See volume rates →

2

Each leader takes the assessment

Each leader completes the Everything DiSC Work of Leaders® assessment online. There are no right or wrong answers.

3

The profile arrives

Upon completing the assessment, each leader receives the Everything DiSC Work of Leaders® result: an extensive, detailed, narrative-style PDF report on Vision, Alignment and Execution.

4

Put the profile to work

The Everything DiSC Work of Leaders® profile offers rich, personalized content that is concrete and actionable. Use the profile on its own, with a one-on-one debrief, or in a facilitated workshop where leaders practice the behaviors together. To get the most from the profile, Symphony 100 recommends training led by an experienced Everything DiSC® practitioner.

How big a group? For a facilitated session, cohorts of up to 10 leaders work best, with room for up to 12. Workshops are sold separately.

THE PLATFORM

After the profile: MyEverythingDiSC®

MyEverythingDiSC® extends the learning experience: a mobile-friendly, interactive learning portal that gives participants unlimited access to on-demand insights about DiSC® and strategies for applying DiSC® to real work situations. Everything DiSC Work of Leaders® runs on MyEverythingDiSC®, not on the Catalyst™ platform.

MyEverythingDiSC on a phone: explore the DiSC map

The profile, on any device

Each leader opens the leader's own profile at any time, on a computer, a tablet or a phone, and explores the DiSC® map and the research behind Everything DiSC®.

MyEverythingDiSC on a phone: comparison tips for working with a colleague

Compare styles with a colleague

Two leaders compare their DiSC® styles, explore the similarities and the differences, and read communication tips for working together.

MyEverythingDiSC on a phone: a group shown on the DiSC map

See the group on one map

Leaders see where the members of a group sit on the DiSC® map, which keeps the shared language in use after the profile is read.

PRICING

The more learners, the lower the price per learner

$150 per learner for up to 9 learners. From 10 learners, the volume rate applies to every learner in the order:

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Learners per order · price per learner

Price per person on a single purchase. Your volume rate is set by the quantity on one order and cannot be combined across orders. If you administer the program from your own account, each profile uses 25 credits.

Get an instant volume quote10 learners or more, with the Group Report and the Facilitator Report on the same quote. Plan with the credit calculatorSize a whole program across teams and rounds.

Everything DiSC Work of Leaders® Assessment & Profile One profile per leader, with unlimited Comparison Reports	$150 per learner
Everything DiSC Work of Leaders® Group Report Optional, one per group, always purchased separately	$150
Everything DiSC Work of Leaders® Facilitator Report Optional, one per group, always purchased separately	$150

Prices are in US dollars. Sales tax, where applicable, is calculated at checkout.

Rather have Symphony 100 run it?

$8,500 per cohort of up to 10 · +$230 per extra participant, up to 12

The Everything DiSC Work of Leaders® Workshop Package: five live, online sessions for your own cohort, with 10 profiles, both team reports, the Team View Report and Comparison Reports included. Work of Leaders® Workshop Package →

Running the program in-house?

$1,495 per kit

The Everything DiSC Work of Leaders® Facilitation Kit gives your own facilitator five modules, video, discussions and activities. Participant profiles are sold separately. Work of Leaders® Facilitation Kit →

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Not sure which option fits?

Book a 20-minute Everything DiSC® intro call with Frank November. Bring your team, your goals, and your timeline, and leave knowing which option fits.

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SUPPORT AND REFUNDS

Support when you need it

Technical and program support

Technical support comes from Wiley's dedicated team, available 24 hours a day, every day, by chat, phone and email. Symphony 100 provides the non-technical guidance: profile debriefs, interpretation and program questions.

Refunds

Assessments and profiles are digital products: access codes go live at checkout and are not refundable once access is issued. The Symphony 100 Guarantee →

A team laughing together during an Everything DiSC® session

RESOURCES

See it before you buy

Download Wiley's Work of Leaders® brochure and the research behind Everything DiSC®.

Everything DiSC Work of Leaders® brochureWiley's overview of the model, the profile and the programPDF ↓The Everything DiSC® DifferenceTwo pages on what sets Everything DiSC® apartPDF ↓Theory & ResearchThe DiSC® model and the research behind the assessmentPDF ↓Research ReportThe validity research for the Everything DiSC® assessmentPDF ↓How My Graph Became a DotFrom DiSC® Classic to Everything DiSC®: how the model is measured and shownPDF ↓

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