Welcome to the Motivational Outlook Assessment!
Do you know why you are motivated to achieve a challenging task or goal in your life—or not?
Many people I speak with aren’t sure – and neither are those who try to lead them.
Both are problems!
We developed this assessment to help you get to the bottom of the type of motivation you have on a certain task or goal. It is an extension of my book, Why Motivating People Doesn't Work...and What Does: The New Science of Leading, Energizing, and Engaging, and although it is easy to take (5 minutes or so), it is a sophisticated diagnostic to help you identify your Motivational Outlook for achieving a certain task or goal you are working on.
In the assessment you’ll be asked to respond to a variety of questions. Please keep in mind that the final section of this assessment is to help with demographic research and is not an attempt to gather personal information.
After you finish the assessment I will email you with your results and you will have the option to join my newsletter, which will provide you with exclusive content and resources to help you on your professional journey moving forward.
Thanks for your participation!
Susan
Keep this goal in mind: To floss my teeth nightly. Consider the 18 statements. If a statement describes the type of motivation you have for completing and filing your taxes on time, click YES. If not, click No.
When it comes to my task or goal, a reason for my motivation is pressure. I have to do it (I fear what might happen if I don’t).
When it comes to my task or goal, a reason for my motivation is the promise of a tangible reward or incentive.
When it comes to my task or goal, a reason for my motivation is I don’t care.
When it comes to my task or goal, a reason for my motivation is feeling of guilt, shame, or disappointment in myself.
When it comes to my task or goal, a reason for my motivation is it is a self-defining activity for me.
When it comes to my task or goal, a reason for my motivation is it enables me to demonstrate important values.
When it comes to my task or goal, a reason for my motivation is I derive a sense of meaning from it.
When it comes to my task or goal, a reason for my motivation is I don’t have the energy to manage what’s required.
When it comes to my task or goal, a reason for my motivation is pure fun and enjoyment.
When it comes to my task or goal, a reason for my motivation is to avoid damaging a relationship with someone who has expectations of me.
When it comes to my task or goal, a reason for my motivation is the fulfillment of a deeply felt sense of purpose.
When it comes to my task or goal, a reason for my motivation is a conscious and deliberate choice to do the right thing.
When it comes to my task or goal, a reason for my motivation is I am too overwhelmed.
When it comes to my task or goal, a reason for my motivation is due to an almost automatic way of being.
When it comes to my task or goal, a reason for my motivation is an unexplainable interest and attraction.
When it comes to my task or goal, a reason for my motivation is the hope I will receive people’s respect.
When it comes to my task or goal, a reason for my motivation is I have always gravitated to it naturally.
When it comes to my task or goal, a reason for my motivation is an expectation that it will bring me power and/or status.
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