Beyond the 4 core dimensions of human behavior, there are an additional 7 motivators scored in the DISC+ Values Index, which identifies what each candidate cares about most. Explore the key drivers that motivate us all below.
A drive for balance, harmony, and form
Those driven by aesthetic motivations value style, design, and appearance.
Those driven less by aesthetics typically prioritize utility and practicality.
HIGH AESTHETIC
Style
e.g. Graphic Designer
Someone who places great importance on artistic excellence, focusing on self-expression and the creative spirit.
LOW AESTHETIC
Utility
e.g. Bookkeeper
Someone who has a bottom-line approach, focusing on functionality over form or aesthetics.
A drive for economic or practical terms
Those driven by economic motivations value tangible rewards and competitive performance.
Those driven less by economic gain typically prioritize validating recognition and reassurance.
HIGH ECONOMIC
Rewards
e.g. Stockbroker
Someone who is very competitive, focused on security and driven to win.
LOW ECONOMIC
Recognition
e.g. Customer Service Representative
Someone who tries to help meet customers’ needs before their own.
A drive to stand out as independent and unique
Those driven by individualistic motivations value independence and autonomous working conditions.
Those driven less by individualism typically prioritize teamwork and collaboration.
HIGH INDIVIDUALISTIC
Independence
e.g. Journalist
Someone who demonstrates sustained independence, exudes confidence, and works best on self-initiated projects.
LOW INDIVIDUALISTIC
Teamwork
e.g. Firefighter
Someone who is able to balance the needs of both others and self to solve a problem as part of a team.
A drive to lead or have influence
Those driven by political motivations value leadership and empowerment.
Those driven less by politics typically prioritize partnership and community.
HIGH POLITICAL
Leadership
e.g. CEO
Someone who is able to take responsibility for a variety of initiatives and lead a team.
LOW POLITICAL
Partnership
e.g. Service Technician
Someone who tends to be non-competitive and thrives in a supporting role on a team.
A drive toward social responsibility and helping others altruistically
Those driven by altruistic motivations value actively nurturing and supporting others.
Those driven less by altruism typically prioritize self-preservation and autonomy.
HIGH ALTRUISTIC
Cooperation
e.g. Nurse
Someone who is very sincere and possesses high empathy for others’ needs.
LOW ALTRUISTIC
Self-Reliance
e.g. Gossip Columnist
Someone who can easily separate personal feelings and concern for others from professional objectives.
A drive to establish order, routine, and structure
Those driven by regulatory motivations value structure and organization.
Those driven less by regulatory motivations typically prioritize flexibility and spontaneity.
HIGH REGULATORY
Structure
e.g. Compliance Officer
Someone who has a strong preference for following established systems.
LOW REGULATORY
Flexibility
e.g. Entrepreneur
Someone who is a problem solver, able to shift gears and projects in a flexible way.
A drive for knowledge, learning, and understanding
Those driven by theoretical motivations value wisdom and knowledge.
Those driven less by theoretics typically prioritize instinct and intuition.
HIGH THEORETICAL
Knowledge
e.g. Research Scientist
Someone who is passionate about learning for its own sake, continually in learning mode and bringing a very high degree of technical or knowledge-based credibility.
LOW THEORETICAL
Intuition
e.g. Actor
Someone who follows their initial instinct and is less concerned with knowledge for knowledge’s sake.
