Use the PDF below to find out what your top intrinsic motivators are or use this with your team.
As you utilize the above worksheet, if you combine with what you know from DiSC DiSCO™, you may find that intrinsic motivators match up to task-focus vs people-focused parts. Perhaps you might notice the following:
Task-Focused Personality Parts
- Achievement: Motivated by reaching goals and achieving success through personal effort.
- Challenge: Driven by the opportunity to tackle difficult problems and overcome obstacles.
- Self-direction / Autonomy: Valuing the ability to work independently, make decisions, and control one’s work and environment.
- Personal growth: Seeking opportunities for learning, development, and mastery of new skills.
- Responsibility: Taking ownership of one’s work and being accountable for outcomes.
People-Focused Personality Parts
- Belief in work: Being motivated by work that aligns with personal values and contributes to a greater purpose.
- Making a difference: Wanting to have a positive impact on others and contribute to societal or communal wellbeing.
- Relatedness: Valuing connections with others, building relationships, and working collaboratively.
- Being part of a team: Finding motivation in teamwork, shared goals, and a sense of belonging within a group.
