Mixed Performance Motivator Results

Your Quiz Showed Mixed Results

Check your quiz score and compare the descriptions below to identify your Key Performance Motivator©!

Mostly A's? You're an Impact Player!

As an Impact Player, you…

Are clearly a leader and have a strong desire to bring that value to be a part of the strategy and direction of the company. Because you appreciate being recognized, you put yourself in positions to bring high quality data and value to impact success.
Work hard and aren’t afraid to work long hours to meet any demands that the company may determine as necessary for the success of business plan and goals.
Are a dedicated and servant style leader who proves your value repeatedly. This has brought great success to you along the way and is your style and approach in business.
Have created habits that serve you well to gain success and meet your goals. Others likely see you as a role model/ leader/ mentor/ teacher-each of these serving both you and the company well.

This means that when all things are equal, you will always lean toward choosing the place that fills this motivator for you. This likely also means that when you have this Performance Motivator© met, you are loyal and, therefore, unlikely to be lured away easily (even when things start to become less equal or just different).

When it comes down to it, if Company A will pay you a little bit more but doesn’t allow you to bring your value and to be recognized for your efforts and expertise, it’s not going to be the choice you make when Company B is fulfilling what you care about most but possibly cannot pay quite as much. Your ‘WHY’ for getting up each morning is to bring that value, not a couple of extra bucks!

Being very clear about your priorities in each season of your life is critical in your decision making as you now understand that you have a Performance Motivator© that will play into it for you.

**Your desire and need for recognition may sometimes cloud your judgment as you make decisions and operate throughout the day. Sometimes value and recognition will not be available to you from others, and it will be up to you to recognize that it doesn’t mean anything about you- or them.

Mostly B's? You're an Success Seeker!

As a Success Seeker…

Your energy and drive are seen and valued within the organization and your desire to learn and grow are appreciated by those around you.
You bring a great deal to the table each time you are called upon and likely intentionally place yourself into positions where you can bring yourself and your abilities and whenever possible.
Learning from others and allowing others to teach and show you is your admirable quality and your willingness to make yourself available and work hard is what has brought you great success thus far in your life and career path.
You are Goal-oriented and driven toward crossing finish lines, each of these qualities being highly desired by most employers and are the ingredients toward great success in anything that you do.

This means that when all things are equal, you will always lean toward choosing the place that fills this Performance Motivator© for you. This likely also means that when you have this motivator met, you are loyal and, therefore, unlikely to be lured away easily (even when things start to become less equal or just different).

When it comes down to it, if Company A will pay you a little bit more but doesn’t show you a path toward advancement, learning, development, or growth, it’s not going to be the choice you make when Company B is fulfilling what you care about most but possibly cannot pay quite as much. Your ‘WHY’ for getting up each morning is to learn, grow, advance and develop, not for a couple of extra bucks in the short term right now.

Being very clear about your priorities in each season of your life is critical in your decision making as you now understand that you have a core motivator that will play into it for you.

**Your desire and need for advancement and growth may sometimes cloud your judgment as you make decisions and operate through the day. Sometimes advancement and growth will not be readily visible to you, or even a possibility at all.

Mostly C's? You're a Change Champion!

As a Change Champion…

Your passion and drive are focused on the greater good and the bigger picture. Standing for something larger than yourself is what fills you and you are focused on this being an important part of the culture of your life, and where and for whom you choose to work.
You bring an energy and perspective that others appreciate and want to get behind in your mission and cause.
You bring a sense of community to the group through your passion and drive. This adds a richness to organizations and helps to shape their culture. Bravo!

This means that when all things are equal, you will always lean toward choosing the place that fills this Performance Motivator© for you. This likely also means that when you have this motivator met, you are loyal and therefore, unlikely to be lured away easily (even when things start to become less equal or just different).

When it comes down to it, if Company A will pay you a little bit more but doesn’t stand for something you believe in or doesn’t give back or have passion and mission toward something outside of itself, it’s not going to be the choice you make- when Company B is fulfilling what you care about most but possibly cannot pay quite as much. Your ‘WHY’ for getting up each morning is to stand behind a mission or passion for something greater, not for a couple of extra bucks.

**Your desire and need to stand for something and believe in the mission may sometimes cloud your judgment as you make decisions and operate through the day. Sometimes it will not appear the way you want it to, especially if you are not in a position of leadership, with all the viewpoints and decision-making obligations that others with decision-making responsibilities may have.

Mostly D's? You're a Boundary Balancer!

As a Boundary Balancer…

You enjoy working and bringing value/impact to a place where it is appreciated and needed.
You probably enjoy being surrounded by people and places that are interesting and add a richness to your life.
You’re very fulfilled having the responsibilities of a job with a good company.
You also know that in this season of your life, even though your job is very important to you, it is not your top priority. Either based on your personal circumstances or your personal decisions, the responsibilities you have outside of work are far greater than the ones you have at work. This necessity of balance is critical to you.
When a company has someone like you, they are likely to be appreciative of what you bring to the table and are very happy to accommodate your other personal needs outside of work. The benefits you bring far outweigh the accommodations that need to be made by having you on the team. It’s a win-win for all.

This means that when all things are equal, you will always lean toward choosing the place that fills this Performance Motivator© for you. This likely also means that when you have this motivator met, you are loyal and, therefore, unlikely to be lured away easily (even when things start to become less equal or just different).

When it comes down to it, if Company A will pay you a little bit more but is unwilling to accommodate your personal priority needs outside of work, it’s not going to be the choice you make– when Company B is fulfilling what you care about most but possibly cannot pay quite as much. Your ‘WHY’ is far bigger than money and it’s a deal breaker for you, no further discussion needed, you cannot be convinced otherwise.

**It may be challenging for you to maneuver through at times. Guilt may play a factor for you in the decisions you make. Depending on your background of position and expertise, it may be challenging for you to honor the decisions and priorities you are making, knowing what you are giving up on the professional side of things meanwhile. Guilt on the other side is an important consideration as well – leaving your personal life to fulfill yourself in a career has its own guilt bag attached. Being aware of the lines and priorities will be critical to this success.

Mostly E's? You're a Tribe Thinker!

As a Tribe Thinker…

Your work and life are one in the same, in many respects.
Choosing the company where you work is equivalent to choosing your friends, your extended family, your social world in many ways.
Working with people you enjoy is a big driver for you and because of that, you work hard to ensure that stays intact for yourself and to attract and create that culture for others. Others appreciate you for creating this culture of belonging and acceptance and it permeates through the organization.
You are motivated by belonging and ensuring others feel as though they belong too. Performing in a way that risks that which has been created is a huge driver of performance and success for you.
You provide a critical element that many companies seek to create and value when they have it.

This means that when all things are equal, you will always lean toward choosing the place that fills this Performance Motivator© for you. This likely also means that when you have this motivator met, you are loyal and, therefore, unlikely to be lured away easily (even when things start to become less equal or just different).

When it comes down to it, if Company A will pay you a little bit more but is has not created or values that sense of belonging and culture, it’s not going to be the choice you make– when Company B is fulfilling what you care about most but possibly cannot pay quite as much. Your ‘WHY’ is far bigger than money and you wouldn’t trade an accepting and welcoming family style culture for a few extra bucks at the end of the day.

Being very clear about your priorities in each season of your life is critical in your decision making as you now understand that you have a performance motivator that will play into it for you.

There will be times when changes cause a need for cultures to shift direction and views may change. There will also be times when the welcoming and accepting culture that you value so much may be questioned, or redirected by Leaders who have a different perspective or strategy toward accomplishing the business plan.

Mostly F's? You're a Structure Wiz!

As a Structure Wiz…

You are a rock solid and reliable member of the Team (and everyone knows what to expect from you). Since you’re dependable and produce high quality work, your job is very important to you and you bring your best value in everything you do.
You’re also very clear on your boundaries and how you want to live your life from a balance standpoint. You give yourself fully at work and at home. So when you leave the office, you don’t take work home with you and have no interest in making yourself available by phone, text or email after hours as this leaks into your priorities of your personal life.
If asked to do anything outside of the norm, you are a willing team player, but it is not your norm and is not how you want to operate on a regular basis.
You want to be recognized for what you bring and are very proud of the quality of work you produce, and it is important to you that others see that too. However, it isn’t for the purpose of climbing, achieving, or proving anything to anyone, but for confirmation that all agree that the arrangement of contribution is working well for all.
You are valued in your organization and do not seek change so long as the arrangement is continuing to serve everyone. You want to contribute for the purpose of serving your life in the best ways you can.
While you are willing to learn, taking on new challenges and changing the ways you know and love are not necessarily a desire for you. You may see these as limiting your contribution or possibly risking the balance of professional and personal world that you seek to achieve.

When it comes down to it, if Company A will pay you a little bit more but is unclear about responsibilities and expectations, or will require outside the box hours or change, it’s not going to be the choice you make- when Company B is fulfilling what you care about most but possibly cannot pay quite as much. Your ‘WHY’ is based on contributing, bringing high quality and reliable work and the structure of not allowing any bleeding of work into personal time… not a few extra bucks.

**Being very clear about your priorities in each season of your life is critical in your decision making as you now understand that you have a Performance Motivator that will play into it for you.

There will be times when shifts and changes occur that may test you and require more of you. When leaders see high quality and great contribution, it is only natural that they want to expand further on it and gain more of it for the organization through challenges of change.

Words of Caution:

As with any blessing we have in life, it can also be a curse for us. While this has been a habit that has proven success for you in many ways, it can also limit your growth and progress. As the seasons of your life change and your priorities change, these habits can get in the way of creating what you want next. It’s easy to fall into the habits that have always worked, even though they are not the ones that are really serving you toward your next level of goals.

It will be up to you to recognize that when things don’t line up with your own motivators, it doesn’t mean anything about you- or them. You will need to decide whether to be open-minded and consider the new perspectives; and how questioning some of the boundaries you have put into place for yourself may not be serving you; or to allow it to drive you toward making emotional decisions that don’t lead you down the path you really want to achieve. In other words, becoming frustrated, disappointed, or angry over a change in direction or a decision or demand might drive you to operating in ways that don’t serve you after that- from how you are acting toward others, how you are showing up, or even making decisions to quit or change jobs as a result. None of these decisions would have been made from your best place or best fuel- which usually means you could regret them later. These are flags, which are there for a reason and serve for you to pay attention and ask questions… but then it is up to you to operate yourself in a state of Emotional Leadership© before acting. This is how you will make decisions that you will truly be proud of as they will be aligned with what’s most important to you.

It will be important for you to see that while you now know what motivates you, it will not always apply to others. Assuming that others operate the same way you do, will cause you to be disconnected from your peers and direct reports. It’s important to recognize that your Performance Motivator© is one of the 6 listed above, so that means that you are only in 17% of the whole pie. If you attempt to manage and motivate others the same way, you are not connecting with the other 83% of people. Most of us relate to and speak to others the way we want to be treated and spoken to. That is how we are designed… but this is an opportunity for you to know others better, learn about them and how they are motivated differently. Awareness is key!

Your challenge now will be to learn more about all 6 Performance Motivators© and get to know the members of your team better! Once we see that we are each driven by a motivator that must be met, we will have so much opportunity to speak to, motivate, retain, and create workplaces and cultures that serve both the people and the company’s needs best. It’s Never About the Money© is the concept to become mindful of as we work through this process.

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Finally- Performance Motivators© are defined as emotional needs and desires that must be satisfied. This is the best news for you. If you want to question these emotional needs and desires, it is available to you. You can change your Performance Motivator© if you wish. You can fuel yourself toward any goal or achievement and still be 100% in control of deliberately determining your Performance Motivator©. As I mentioned earlier, these are habits that have been built over many years. And if you decide, you can change them too. They are just habits. They have served you well… but they can limit you too. So, at any time, you have the power to use it when you want and change it when you don’t. What an incredible place to be!

There are no good or bad, or right or wrong motivators. They are just emotional drives that we all have, and always will. There are positives and negatives to each of them. This is an awareness tool for you (and others) to use when building relationships and motivating people in ways you – and they – care about most for a long-term success approach in Hiring and Retention of talent verses quick band-aids that are just a short-term fix. This is an opportunity for Leaders to lead their teams with improved insight and for companies to best serve their teams in more cost-effective ways.