This type of research used in this study is associative research. The research site is located at the Department of Education and Culture, Soppeng Regency. The sample used the census method, which an entire population of as many as 112 employees. In conducting statistical testing, it uses path analysis. The results showed that leadership positively and significantly affected employee discipline in the Department of Education and Culture in Soppeng Regency. Work motivation has a positive and significant effect on employee discipline in the Department of Education and Culture in Soppeng Regency. This study's result is: 1) Leadership has a positive and significant impact on the Soppeng District Education and Culture Office's work effectiveness. 2) Work motivation has a positive and significant impact on the Soppeng District Education and Culture Office's efficacy. 3) Employee discipline has a positive and significant effect on the Department of Education and Culture's work effectiveness in Soppeng Regency. 4) Leadership has a positive and significant impact on work effectiveness through employee discipline at the Department of Education and Culture in Soppeng Regency. 5) Work motivation has a positive and significant effect on work effectiveness through employee discipline at the Department of Education and Culture in Soppeng Regency.