Today’s workplace looks very different than it did even a few years ago. Hybrid teams, remote collaboration, and cross-functional work have become the norm—making communication, adaptability, and self-awareness more critical than ever. Leaders are no longer just responsible for results; they are responsible for how people work together to achieve them.

This is where Wiley DISC® paired with the Catalyst™ platform stands apart. Together, they offer more than insight into personality—they provide a practical, scalable system that helps leaders and teams turn awareness into everyday leadership behaviors.

Understanding Behavior Is the Starting Point—not the Finish Line

DISC is one of the most widely researched and trusted behavioral frameworks in the world. It helps individuals understand their natural tendencies across four dimensions—Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness—and how those tendencies show up in communication, decision-making, and collaboration.

According to Wiley, DISC has been used by millions of people globally to improve workplace effectiveness and interpersonal understanding.

Self-awareness is powerful, but insight alone does not create change. Many leaders have taken assessments only to see the results sit in a binder or PDF, disconnected from daily work. That gap between knowing and doing is where Catalyst™ plays a critical role.

Catalyst™: Turning DISC Insight Into Daily Action

Catalyst™ is a modern, interactive platform designed to bring DISC to life. After completing a brief assessment, individuals gain access to personalized insights that are easy to understand and immediately applicable.

One of Catalyst’s most impactful features is Colleagues, which allows users to compare DISC styles with coworkers and receive real-time guidance on how to work more effectively together. Leaders can quickly see:

  • How team members prefer to communicate
  • What motivates or stresses different colleagues
  • Where styles may complement—or clash—with one another
  • How to adapt behavior for better collaboration and reduced friction

This aligns closely with research showing that adaptable leadership is strongly linked to higher team performance and engagement.

Rather than labeling people, Catalyst encourages flexibility—helping leaders adjust their approach based on the needs of others and the demands of the situation.

Building a Shared Language Across the Organization

One of the biggest advantages organizations experience with Wiley DISC & Catalyst™ is the creation of a shared language. When teams understand behavioral differences, conversations become clearer, feedback becomes easier, and accountability improves.

Organizations use this system to:

  • Improve collaboration and reduce miscommunication
  • Support onboarding and accelerate team integration
  • Develop self-aware, adaptable leaders at all levels
  • Strengthen leadership pipelines and succession planning
  • Reinforce leadership behaviors aligned with organizational values

Research from Gallup consistently shows that teams with strong communication and clear expectations outperform their peers.

Catalyst supports this by making learning continuous—not a one-time event. Leaders can access tips on demand for navigating tension, giving feedback, leading change, and collaborating more effectively, whether teams are in the office, remote, or somewhere in between.

Where Dame Leadership Comes In

At Dame Leadership, we believe assessments are most powerful when paired with intentional development, facilitation, and coaching. Wiley DISC & Catalyst™ serve as a strong foundation—but real transformation happens when leaders are guided in applying these insights to their unique challenges.

We partner with organizations to:

  • Facilitate DISC and Catalyst experiences that drive meaningful discussion
  • Integrate insights into leadership development programs
  • Support executive and emerging leader coaching
  • Align behavioral insights with strategic goals and culture

Our approach ensures leaders don’t just understand themselves better—they lead better, communicate more effectively, and build stronger, more accountable teams.

Ready to Turn Insight Into Impact?

If your organization is looking to move beyond awareness and equip leaders with practical tools they can use every day, Wiley DISC® & Catalyst™ provide a proven starting point.

Dame Leadership helps organizations turn behavioral insight into sustained leadership growth.
Connect with us to learn how we can support your leaders—today and for the long term.