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How behavior and motivation work together

Motivation influences decisions and actions, but it’s how those motivations are expressed through DISC behavioral styles that brings them to life.

The DISC + Motivators Assessment connects both, showing how passion and behavior interact in real situations, so you can understand not just what drives someone, but how it shows up in what they do.

Understand the core of behavior and motivation

DISC provides insight into how someone is likely to behave. Motivators reveal why they are driven to act. When these are brought together, you gain a clearer understanding of how behavior and motivation influence one another.

Motivators represent the underlying values and passions that shape decisions, priorities, and focus. DISC shows how those drivers are expressed through behavior. Together, they provide a more complete view of how individuals approach situations, make decisions, and take action.

Research shows that successful people share a strong sense of self-awareness and awareness of others. By understanding both behavioral style and motivators, it becomes easier to see how these factors work together to move people forward, or where they may create friction.

The 7 dimensions of motivation

The Motivators Assessment offers an in-depth identification and exploration of seven dimensions and how they uniquely combine to influence behavior, decisions, and actions:

Aesthetic is a drive for balance, harmony, and form.
Economic is a drive for return on investment (including time, money, and resources).
Individualistic is a drive to stand out as independent and unique.
Power is a drive to be in control or have influence.
Altruistic is a drive to help others at the expense of self.
Regulatory is a drive to establish order, routine, and structure.
Theoretical is a drive for knowledge, learning, and understanding.

AES

Aesthetic

The strong desire and need to achieve equilibrium between the world around us and ourselves.

ECO

Economic

The motivation for return on investment, focusing on self-interest, personal and professional gain, and achieving extraordinary results.

IND

Individualistic

The need to be seen as autonomous, unique, and independent, and to stand apart from the crowd.

POW

Power

The need to be seen as a leader, while having influence and control over one's success.

ALT

Altruistic

The expression of the need or energy to benefit others at the expense of self.

REG

Regulatory

The need to establish order, routine, and structure. This motivation is to promote a black-and-white mindset.

THE

Theoretical

The desire to uncover, discover, and recover the "truth” for the sake of knowledge.

How DISC + Motivators Is Used

In Corporations

DISC + Motivators helps organizations understand not just how employees behave, but what drives their performance. By connecting behavior with motivation, teams can improve hiring decisions, develop stronger leaders, and increase engagement by aligning roles with what truly motivates individuals.

With Coaches & Consultants

DISC + Motivators gives you a deeper level of insight to guide clients more effectively. By understanding both behavior and motivation, you can uncover misalignment, connect actions to underlying drivers, and lead more meaningful conversations that create real, lasting change and greater impact.

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Why Get DISC + Motivators Certified

Understand how behavior and motivation work together

DISC shows how people behave. Motivators reveal what drives them. Certification gives you the ability to connect both with deeper insight and application perspectives, so you can understand how passion shows up through behavior in real situations.

Identify alignment and reduce friction

When behavior and motivation are aligned, performance improves. When they’re not, tension shows up. Certification equips you to recognize both, and guide individuals and teams toward better alignment.

Communicate with clarity and purpose

Understanding both behavioral style and motivation allows you to go deeper in coaching, leadership, and team conversations. You’ll be able to connect what people do with what drives them, and interact more effectively.

Move from reports to real impact

Certification teaches you how to confidently debrief DISC + Motivators reports and apply them across hiring, development, and team dynamics. This is where the real value comes to life.

Become certified in DISC + Motivators

Become an expert with our internationally accredited certification training. Through group classes, one-on-one individual instruction, and self-study, you will learn to use the assessment results with supportive, comprehensive resources that are available when you need them. As a bonus, if you are certified in multiple assessments, your instructor will show you how to combine the assessment results for a holistic understanding of how they work together.

Each certification program includes additional benefits such as exclusive access to our Certified Trainer Materials library, discounted pricing, continuing education credits, 10 complimentary assessments when you finish the program, and a listing on our International Directory of Practitioners.

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Apply DISC + Motivators at a Deeper Level

Truly master the integration of DISC and Motivators

Lead Better Conversations

Debrief results and communicate across styles with confidence.

Access Ready-to-Use Resources

Use tools and materials to implement immediately.

Turn Insight Into Action

Help others adjust behavior and improve performance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is DISC + Motivators better than using them separately?

Each assessment provides value on its own. However, when used together, the insight becomes more actionable. The integrated report connects behavior with motivation, helping you understand not just what someone does, but why AND how those two interact.

How does the DISC + Motivators integration work?

The DISC + Motivators report is fully integrated, not just two reports placed side by side. It combines DISC behavioral styles with Motivators patterns to show how behavior and drivers influence one another. Elements like Motivators Patterns and the Behavioral Blueprint connect the two, giving you a clearer understanding of how someone’s passion shows up through their behavior.

Do I need to be certified to use DISC + Motivators?

No, certification is not required to get started. However, certification provides a deeper understanding of how to interpret the results, debrief reports, and apply the insights effectively in coaching, leadership, and team development. Many practitioners who have been using DISC and Motivators for years before getting certified consistently rave about how much they didn’t realize they were missing, before becoming certified.

Can Motivators be used to benchmark new hires?

While there is no formal benchmarking for Motivators, when used appropriately DISC + Motivators can provide valuable insight into how a candidate is likely to behave and what drives their decisions, helping you better understand fit, communication style, and potential alignment with the role.

At Assessments 24x7, our assessments meet EEOC standards for class protection and are commonly used as part of the selection process. However, we never recommend making hiring decisions based on assessment data alone. When combined with interviews, experience, and other evaluation methods, they add meaningful context to the decision.

For a more comprehensive approach, solutions like DISC Executive Insights may provide deeper insight into what will drive success in a role and where support may be needed.

How often should the DISC + Motivators Assessment be taken?

DISC behaviors tend to remain relatively stable over time, while Motivators can evolve as priorities, roles, and experiences change. Reassessing every 1–2 years is recommended to stay aligned with current goals and better understand any shifts in motivation. This allows individuals and teams to track growth, maintain alignment, and continue applying the insights effectively.