What is Everything DiSC®?
A Powerful Tool for Stronger Leaders, Smarter Teams, and Healthier Cultures
Everything DiSC® is a research-backed personality assessment that measures an individual’s behavioral style. It helps people better understand themselves and others—unlocking leadership potential, improving communication, and strengthening team dynamics.
More than 40 million people have used Everything DiSC®, and over 1 million individuals complete an assessment each year. Organizations rely on it to enhance workplace culture, reduce stress, and build more effective teams.
Everything DiSC® has a long history of innovation. Developed initially as a paper-and-pencil assessment in the late 1970s, it was one of the first tools to move online in the 1990s. Today, it is the only DISC-based assessment that uses Computerized Adaptive Testing, increasing both accuracy and personalization.
Organizations and teams use Everything DiSC® to:
Improve teamwork
Build a healthy workplace culture
Develop leaders
Increase employee engagement
Whether you are leading a team, managing conflict, or seeking to grow professionally, Everything DiSC® offers practical insights that help people work more effectively together.
Does Everything DiSC® Measure Personality?
Everything DiSC® is often referred to as a personality assessment, but it’s more accurate to say that it measures behavioral tendencies. While personality encompasses a wide range of traits—such as values, motivations, and emotional patterns— Everything DiSC® focuses specifically on observable behavior: how we tend to act, communicate, and respond in various situations.
That said, we often infer someone’s personality based on their consistent behaviors. For example, someone who frequently takes charge, speaks directly, and makes quick decisions might be described as having a “dominant personality.” These are the kinds of behaviors that Everything DiSC® helps us understand and measure.
The assessment provides insights into your own behavioral style and helps you better understand the styles of your coworkers, friends, and family. This awareness can improve communication, collaboration, and relationships—both personally and professionally.
What Does DiSC® Stand For?
Everything DiSC® is an acronym representing four primary behavioral styles:
Dominance
Direct, decisive, and results-oriented. People with a “D” style tend to be confident, independent, and motivated by challenges and achievement.
Influence
Outgoing, enthusiastic, and people-focused. Individuals with an “i” style enjoy social interaction, collaboration, and energizing others.
Steadiness
Supportive, dependable, and cooperative. Those with an “S” style value stability, consistency, and harmonious relationships.
Conscientiousness
Analytical, detail-oriented, and precise. People with a “C” style prioritize accuracy, quality, and logical thinking.
Beyond the Four Styles
While the four primary styles are a helpful starting point, Everything DiSC® actually identifies 12 distinct styles by combining elements of the four quadrants. This allows for a more nuanced and personalized understanding of behavior. Each person’s profile is unique, reflecting the complexity of human behavior in a way that’s both practical and easy to apply.
Exploring Everything DiSC® Behavioral Styles
iD / Di Style – Influence & Dominance
People with the iD or Di style are often described as bold, adventurous, and action-oriented. They tend to be energetic, assertive, and comfortable taking risks. While both styles share a drive for action, their focus differs:
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iD individuals prioritize relationships over tasks. They are enthusiastic, persuasive, and energized by connecting with others.
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These individuals prioritize tasks over relationships. They are direct, results-driven, and motivated by achievement and efficiency.
These individuals often see themselves as enterprising or entrepreneurial, and they bring a dynamic presence to teams and projects.
iS / Si Style – Influence & Steadiness
The iS and Si styles are often described as gentle, cheerful, and people-focused. These individuals are warm, trusting, and optimistic, frequently seeing the best in others.
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iS individuals move at a faster pace and are more likely to take social risks. They are expressive and enjoy energizing others.
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Si individuals are more reserved and cautious, preferring predictability and harmony. They are steady, supportive, and loyal.
Both styles place a strong emphasis on relationships, often prioritizing people over processes in their decision-making and communication.
SC / CS Style – Steadiness & Conscientiousness
People with the SC or CS style are typically careful, thoughtful, and deliberate. They prefer to take their time, weigh options, and avoid unnecessary risks.
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SC individuals are more relationship-focused, showing empathy and patience while maintaining a steady pace.
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CS individuals are more task-focused, emphasizing accuracy, structure, and quality in their work.
These styles tend to show lower outward energy compared to others and are often described as methodical and dependable.
CD / DC Style – Conscientiousness & Dominance
The CD and DC styles are known for being skeptical, analytical, and task-oriented. They are driven to solve problems and improve systems, often challenging ideas to ensure the best outcomes.
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CD individuals are more cautious and deliberate, preferring to analyze before acting.
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DC individuals are more assertive and risk-tolerant, often taking bold steps to achieve results.
These individuals are often described as challenging—not in a negative sense, but in their willingness to question assumptions and push for excellence.
What Is Your DiSC® Style?
Everything DiSC® Workplace® is an excellent starting point for discovering your behavioral style. This assessment offers valuable insights for anyone seeking to communicate more effectively, understand why they naturally connect with specific individuals, and learn practical strategies for building stronger relationships.
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Choosing Your Profile
Everything DiSC® offers targeted assessments designed to support specific training topics. Most commonly, teams and organizations begin with Everything DiSC® Workplace to strengthen teamwork, enhance organizational culture, and help individuals improve their communication skills.
Additionally, there are specialized assessments available to support leadership development and personal growth for employees at all levels, regardless of title.
Personal Development
There are many ways to improve how we work. The personal development assessments focus on key areas such as Emotional Intelligence, Sales, and Productive Conflict. Each assessment includes access to free resources such as comparison reports, team reports, and access to the Everything DiSC® with Catalyst™ platform, which help deepen understanding and support ongoing development.
Emotional Intelligence
Leadership Assessments
DiSC® is widely used to support leadership development. Its insights are straightforward, practical, and easy to apply. Leaders appreciate the model because it helps them tailor their communication to better connect with employees and stakeholders.
There are specific assessments designed to meet the needs of different types of leaders:
