The “Why” Behind Your Behavior and Actions
What is it that motivates you to take action? What is the source of your
desire to become involved in certain activities—or to avoid them?
Why do you behave in the manner you do? The answers lie deep within your
unique set of personal interests, attitudes and values. These powerful
motivating forces within you largely affect how you behave and how others
perceive you. Identifying them is important to understanding what makes
you effective, satisfied and personally successful.
Defining Attitudes
In 1928, Eduard Spranger wrote a book entitled "Types of Men." He
identified six major attitudes or worldviews. These attitudes are
a type of window through which we view the world and seek fulfillment
in our lives. If we are participating in a discussion, activity or
career that is in alignment with our attitudes, we will value the
experience. Conversely, if we are in a conversation, activity or career
that is in conflict with our dominant attitudes, we will be indifferent
or even negative toward the experience, possibly causing stress.
The Six Attitudes – in Brief
- Theoretical: a passion to discover, systematize
and analyze; a search for knowledge
- Utilitarian: a passion to gain return on investment
of time, resources and money
- Aesthetic: a passion to achieve self-actualization,
balance and harmony in one's own life
- Social: a passion to eliminate hate and conflict
in the world and to assist others
- Individualistic: a passion to achieve position
and to use that position to influence others
- Traditional: a passion to pursue the higher
meaning in life through a defined system for living
The Assessment
The Personal Interests, Attitudes and Value™ assessment measures
your responses in each of the six attitudes. The computerized report
shows each of the six attitudes compared to a recently validated
national average. You are provided with information on the WHY of your
actions which, with application, can positively impact your life.
“Valuing” Your Life and Others
Once you are aware of the dominant attitudes contributing passion and
purpose to your life, you will be able to clarify what drives your actions,
as well as what causes conflict. For example, if you are currently questioning
whether you are in the right career, knowing your attitudes will help you
decide. In addition, applying an understanding of attitudes to your relationships
with others will deepen your appreciation of them and clarify the "why" of
your interactions.
Results and Benefits
The knowledge you gain from the Personal Interests, Attitudes and Values
report will help you take control of your decisions, your life's direction
and your appreciation of others. You will:
- Know the WHY of your automatic reactions.
- Make career choices that are more in line with your underlying
passions.
- Understand the causes of conflict in your life.
- Develop an increased appreciation for each of the six attitudes.
- Gain the flexibility of being able to see life from different
viewpoints.
- Increase your satisfaction and fulfillment in life.
The Personal Interests, Attitudes and Values report is a valuable tool
for maximizing your personal and professional life. The Workplace Motivators
Report goes even deeper.
Sample: PIAV Report
Sample: Workplace Motivators
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