Assessments provide valuable information to help a person better understand themselves and begin to know what motivates them to get out of bed every morning, excited for the day. It’s the hidden force that energizes you to tackle your career with enthusiasm and ambition. It’s a drive we feel internally compelled to fulfill. It is why we do what we do. It’s so innate within each of us, however most of us never learn how to define it and harness it.

When your Driving Forces are satisfied, you feel engaged and rewarded. People who are passionate about what they’re doing perform at a much higher level.

Keep in mind, in real life, everyone is a combination of all their Driving Forces, especially their primary ones. It doesn’t matter whether an individual has a high or low score on a particular Driving Force, what matters is that the primary Driving Forces align with the job’s needs. The key question to consider is, if you take a job, will your top Driving Forces become a hindrance, or will they help you become more successful and fulfilled in a new position.

Not only will understanding your Drivers help you find the best job fit, but it will also steer your professional development and help you improve your daily performance in your role. For example, if a project is structured around Objective goals, but you have a high Harmonious Driver, you will have a difficult time getting invested in the task at hand. You can either suggest a different approach to the entire project, or work at it in your style with that knowledge in mind.

If you are seeking a leadership role, learning more about yourself is key to improving as a leader. By harnessing the power of your Driving Forces, you can guide your team and organization to more success than ever before.