Steven Reiss
The Ohio State University
R. W. White (1959) proposed that certain motives, such as curiosity, autonomy, and play (called intrinsic motives, or IMs), have common characteristics that distinguish them from drives. The evidence that mastery is common to IMs is anecdotal, not scientific. The assertion that “intrinsic enjoyment” is common to IMs exaggerates the significance of pleasure in human motivation and expresses the hedonistic fallacy of
confusing consequence for cause. Nothing has been shown scientifically to be common to IMs that differentiates them from drives. An empirically testable theory of 16 basic desires is put forth based on psychometric research and subsequent behavior validation. The desires are largely unrelated to each other and may have different evolutionary histories.
Introducing Bonding Beyond Boundaries, a dynamic team-building experience that nurtures unity and collaboration in nature.
This half-day escapade invites teams to break free from the confines of the office and immerse themselves in the uncharted territories of teamwork and synergy. Engage in a series of carefully curated activities and challenges, each crafted to strengthen bonds and foster a spirit of cooperation. As you navigate through nature’s diverse tapestry, witness the walls between individuals dissolve, paving the way for a harmonious and cohesive unit. Bonding Beyond Boundaries isn’t just about building teams; it’s about creating a shared legacy of trust and togetherness under the open sky.
Summit of Insight: Leadership Unleashed invites organizational leaders to step out of the conventional boardroom or hotel training rooms and into the vastness of nature, transforming scenic landscapes into arenas of learning and growth.
This immersive program is a rare opportunity to reconnect with your inner leader, away from the distractions of the modern world. Every step in nature’s splendor becomes a lesson in leadership. Dive deep into renowned leadership frameworks and concepts, not through slides or walls, but through the unfiltered lens of nature. It’s more than a training program; it’s a journey to rediscover leadership in its most organic form.
Embark on a transformative journey with “Pathfinder Quest: Nature’s Path to Self,” a program meticulously designed to foster self-discovery and mindfulness.
Commence your adventure with a comprehensive psychometrics assessment, laying the foundation for a deeply personal exploration. As you tread through breathtaking mountains or scenic trails, immerse yourself in the silent symphony of nature. This experience is an intimate dialogue with your inner self, amplified by the serene whispers of nature. Engage in mindful practices and silent walks, meticulously crafted to help you connect with your essence and others, cultivating a profound sense of presence and self-awareness.
Are you a coach and looking for a way to take your practice to the next level? The Reiss Motivation Profile (RMP) can help you become more effective by providing the blueprint of your clients’ intrinsic motivations. Using this blueprint, you can help them understand their own motivational profile to facilitate personal growth and self-awareness. This will enable them to make more intentional choices aligned with their values.
In addition, using insights from the RMP, you can help clients set meaningful goals that are closely aligned with their intrinsic motivations. You can develop strategies to keep your clients motivated and accountable throughout the coaching process. Therefore, they will be more likely to achieve their goals and become more motivated and committed.
As a coach, you can move your coaching practice forward by joining the RMP program. In addition to helping your clients make better informed decisions, you will be able to support them through the process more effectively.
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Life is about choices, and the more we know about ourselves and our interests, The more options we find, instead of following the crowd into the latest ‘hot’ career. Our choices have a cost in time, money and satisfaction, especially when a choice is made too quickly or with little information.
Using the Reiss Motivation Profile, individuals can make informed career decisions and develop strategies aligned with their values, passions, and long-term goals. Furthermore, setting goals that are in congruence with individuals’ motivational drivers makes it easier for individuals to stay committed and focused.
Get RMP certified and help individuals find the most suitable career options to their needs and assist them through the transition process.
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Is it possible to personalize and tailor the onboarding process to meet the needs of each individual? Yes, absolutely. Organizations can design personalized onboarding experiences that cater to each new employee’s individual motivational profile, making the process friendlier, more engaging, and more effective.
Moreover, The RMP can provide insights into areas of friction or disagreement among team members, enabling managers to resolve conflicts proactively before they escalate. Having an in-depth understanding of each team member’s motivations can help businesses create a more inclusive and supportive culture that is sensitive to a wide range of values and needs.
Become RMP-certified and help organizations create personalized onboarding programs.
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One of the essential roles of leaders is to know and understand who their team members are and what their hot buttons and motivational drivers are. This helps managers formulate more effective management strategies tailored to team members’ needs and preferences.
The Reiss Motivation Profile can significantly help organizations improve their leadership impact by promoting self-awareness, empathy, and understanding among individuals, enabling them to adapt their leadership styles, improve communication, resolve conflicts, engage employees, and provide targeted professional development.
In other words, with insights from the RMP, leaders can gain better self-awareness and adapt their leadership styles to better motivate and support their teams.
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The Reiss Motivation Profile is an excellent tool for creating targeted development opportunities and fostering employee engagement and growth. By using the RMP, organizations can tailor career paths to match employees’ core desires, ensuring greater satisfaction and fulfillment.
Furthermore, identifying an employee’s motivational drivers can inform coaching and mentoring strategies to ensure that the support provided by the organization aligns with the employee’s goals and desires.
The Reiss Motivation Profile is based on the premise that human behaviour is driven by a set of fundamental desires or needs, and understanding these motivational drivers can help explain and predict an individual’s actions, choices, and preferences. As a result, organizations can foster a more engaged, satisfied, and high-performing workforce by catering to each employee’s unique motivations.
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The Reiss Motivation Profile can help your organization find the ideal candidate for a person-job, person-team, and person-organization fit by providing insights into an individual’s personal values and how they align with the organization’s culture and goals. In addition, it also helps to predict a candidate’s likelihood of being satisfied and engaged in a position by analyzing their motivational drivers in relation to their position’s requirements and demands.
There is ample research illustrating evidence that a strong alignment between employees’ values and their environment leads to commitment, higher job satisfaction, engagement, retention and overall job performance. The Reiss Motivation Profile (RMP) is a state-of-the-art psychological assessment tool that supports identifying individuals’ core desires and intrinsic motivators that influence their behaviours.
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Conversational Capacity refers to the aptitude of an individual or a team to engage in open, balanced, and non-defensive dialogue about difficult subjects and in challenging circumstances. This is the sweet spot where innovation occurs.
The Conversational Capacity program imparts several key lessons to its participants.
Firstly, it fosters awareness, enabling learners to recognize when fight-or-flight reactions hinder active listening and generate discomfort in others. This awareness allows for a more intentional approach to handling challenging conversations. Secondly, the program emphasizes the importance of mindset, encouraging participants to explore diverse perspectives and listen to contrasting views, as these are the sources of valuable insights and growth opportunities.
Lastly, the workshop focuses on developing a skillset that includes four essential behaviors: two that cultivate genuine candor and two that foster curiosity. By balancing candor and curiosity, participants can achieve the conversational sweet spot, allowing for more productive and innovative discussions.
This is a great program for individuals and teams. It serves to accompany professionals and systems as they work through their current personal, professional, and collective issues, in order to provide them with new, practical options.
Participants gain a deeper understanding of their meta-patterns, which include personal strengths and obstacles as team members, executives, managers, coaches, or consultants. Recognizing one’s meta-patterns – the organizing principles behind behaviors, beliefs, values, active skills, and untapped potentials – is crucial for those in leadership positions, engaging with others, contributing to system growth, and coaching personal and team development processes.
The workshop offers a fresh perspective on the role of people and teams as performance achievers, emphasizing their central importance within organizations. Participants will clearly understand the various stages of system development and learn how to support each organizational phase through a comprehensive maturity-development process.
“Delegated processes” encompass a variety of theoretical and practical tools designed to help managers, coaches, and consultants better assist teams and organizations. This approach goes beyond simply improving meeting efficiency, as it fosters genuine cultural transformation. It encourages personal and team growth, shared responsibility, delegation, cross-functionality, autonomy, and project management.
Alain Cardon’s model, influenced by systemic coaching, draws from his ‘meeting diagnosis’ and ‘team and company culture’ concepts.
The program primarily focuses on the comprehensive acquisition and training of “delegated processes” tools, including “delegated meetings.” This enables participants to understand the underlying philosophy, objectives, challenges, nuances of implementation, and the role of the manager or coach in supporting the team and organization.
Team Leadership presents an innovative and adaptable solution to complex team challenges by employing a potent five-step method. This approach equips participants with valuable tools and techniques, enabling them to efficiently align team members for enhanced collaboration and more effective problem-solving. Through this unique process, teams can substantially improve their ability to work together, fostering a dynamic environment that drives innovation and consistently achieves high performance.
By participating in this workshop teams become more adept at navigating challenges , and working cohesively, they are better positioned to reach their full potential and consistently perform at their best. This powerful approach to team leadership ultimately fosters a more productive and successful work environment.
This program provides teams with the tools to tackle complex challenges and achieve lasting success.
Through this workshop, team members develop an increased awareness of their own roles and contributions, as well as those of their colleagues, leading to improved collaboration and enhanced team cohesion. In other words, participants in this program will be able to evaluate their team dynamics, including their values, motivational drivers, discover opportunities, and identify their fractional areas. This will enable them to work together effectively, resolve conflicts, and adapt to changing circumstances more effectively.
Team Dynamics Workshop uses assessments, a combination of activities, discussions, and reflection including their unique team constellation, their own graphs and visualizations that help them explore various aspects about how to build trust among their team, communicate effectively, manage diversity to foster a positive team culture.
Team Fundamentals Workshop aims to create a solid foundation for effective teamwork by addressing key elements of teams including goal setting and alignment, accountability, conflict resolution strategies and decision-making approaches. Through a combination of interactive activities, group discussions, and reflective exercises, participants learn to identify and overcome common challenges teams face.
The Team Fundamentals Workshop provides participants with a deeper understanding of the core components that drive successful teamwork.
Consequently, they are more capable of collaborating effectively, resolving conflicts, and working together towards common goals.
This cutting-edge workshop equips leaders and managers with the essential skills and knowledge needed to cultivate an inclusive and high-performing workplace. Participants will learn to navigate and utilize diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences to create more inclusive workplaces. As a result by fostering a culture of openness, empathy, and mutual respect, participants will also be better equipped to inspire collaboration and drive innovation in their organizations.
This program challenges conventional thinking and promotes self-reflection. Some of the topics covered include unconscious bias, effective communication strategies, conflict resolution, and building trust in diverse teams. Create a work environment that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work by providing them with the motivation and skills they need.
The Self-Leadership Training Program is a powerful and transformative learning experience designed to help individuals take control of their personal and professional development. By focusing on self-awareness, self-management, and self-motivation, this program empowers participants to unlock their full potential and achieve their goals. The program offers introspective exercises, engaging activities, and practical tools. Attendees will learn how to identify their strengths, values, and passions, enabling them to chart a path towards personal growth and success.
It will not only provide participants with state-of-the-art methodology for identifying their development areas, but also a shared language for discussing their development and performance goals, enabling them to communicate with their managers more effectively and establish a more trusting and open relationship. During this hands-on workshop, participants will also be able to develop personalized self-leadership action plans, ensuring that the lessons learned are tailored to their specific circumstances and goals. By investing in their self-leadership capabilities, attendees will not only become more effective in their current roles but also pave the way for long-term personal and professional fulfillment.
Transitioning into a managerial role can be both exciting and challenging. Because, studies show that most new managers struggle in their new roles, and the cost is significant:high turnover, low morale, poor productivity, etc. It’s because most don’t receive the essential management skills training to succeed. Our Management Essentials workshop is specifically designed to equip new leaders with the essential skills, tools, and strategies to sharpen these skills help build positive relationships, improve management engagement, and drive productivity.
This program covers comprehensive leadership topics, such as how to communicate effectively, set goals, be empathetic, and give feedback. By exploring best practices and proven techniques, first-time managers will gain the confidence and know-how to lead their teams effectively and drive organizational success.
This immersive workshop combines engaging and interactive activities, real-world scenarios and practices to help participants develop crucial leadership abilities. Throughout the program, attendees will learn how to establish clear expectations, provide constructive feedback, and create a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development
In today’s fast-paced environment, trust is a crucial component of any successful organization. Our Building Trust workshop is designed to help leaders cultivate a culture of trust , transparency, and open communication. Aside from strengthening relationships, this program also boosts innovation and performance.
This interactive workshop includes activities, and real-life case studies, which enable participants to explore the various facets of trust, including integrity, reliability, communication, and empathy. Participants will learn practical strategies to identify and address trust gaps, enhance their listening and feedback skills, and establish a foundation for effective collaboration. Besides explaining how trust is built, it also helps develop trust-building action plans tailored to their unique team dynamics and organizational contexts. By engaging in this transformative program, participants will be well-equipped to foster a culture of trust, ultimately contributing to increased employee satisfaction, improved team performance, and sustained business success.
This dynamic workshop is designed to cultivate versatile and effective leaders. This program aims to introduce students to different leadership styles and how they can be applied in different situations. As a result, they gain invaluable insights into how to tailor their approach to the specific needs of their team members, optimize their performance, and drive organizational success.
Through the engaging activities, participants also experience how to assess and adapt to the diverse needs and capabilities of their team members, ensuring that they receive the appropriate guidance and support to reach their full potential.
This program ensures your organization will experience notable gains in employee engagement, team unity, and overall productivity.
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Fun team building activities and challenges are engaging and entertaining experiences that bring team members together in a relaxed, enjoyable environment. These activities often involve creative problem-solving, collaborative tasks, or friendly competition designed to foster cooperation, communication, and trust among participants. By promoting a sense of camaraderie and connection, these challenges help team members break down barriers, develop better interpersonal relationships, and appreciate each other’s unique strengths and talents. Additionally, fun team building activities create shared memories and positive experiences that contribute to a more cohesive and productive work environment, ultimately resulting in stronger team dynamics and improved overall performance.
Designed around your objectives, the Explorer program aims to foster collaboration, communication, and trust among team members and promote personal and professional growth. Following each activity, debriefing sessions are held to facilitate reflection and open dialogue, allowing team members to discuss their experiences, insights, and any lessons learned. These fun and engaging exercises not only help break down barriers but also provide opportunities for individuals to learn about themselves, each other, and their strengths and talents. By examining successes, areas for improvement, and the dynamics at play, the group can draw valuable conclusions that ultimately contribute to a stronger, more cohesive team unit.
The Team Dynamics program is a comprehensive day of activities and insights, centered around the Reiss Motivation Profile assessment. Before the program, participants receive an invitation to complete this insightful assessment, which takes about 15-20 minutes and lays the foundation for a day of discovery. As they engage in various team-building activities, we observe the teams in action, pinpointing and reflecting on their natural tendencies and behaviors.
During in-depth debriefing sessions, we link the day’s experiences to their individual and collective motivations, providing a deep dive into how these factors influence their team dynamics. This program is not just about activities; it’s about understanding and harnessing the underlying motivations that drive team performance. It’s a day filled with revelations, offering a unique opportunity for teams to truly understand and improve their dynamics, leading to more cohesive and effective collaboration. This insightful and engaging journey is designed to empower participants with a profound understanding of themselves and their team, fostering a more dynamic, harmonious, and productive work environment.
Is your life meaningful? Do you experience a general feeling of well-being? Is the happiness you feel enduring?
According to Professor Steven Reiss, there are two kinds of happiness: feel-good happiness and values-based happiness.
Feel-good happiness refers to the pleasant sensations people experience when they are watching a good movie, attending a fun party, or eating their favorite dessert. Values-based happiness refers to the deep sense of satisfaction people experience when their lives are meaningful.
Unlike the temporary nature of feel-good happiness, values-based happiness is enduring in part because it can be experienced again and again through recollection. Parents, for example, can experience values-based happiness merely by remembering the joy they felt while raising their children. Further, values-based happiness is meaningful despite the absence of feel-good happiness. When individuals give blood to help a loved one, they can feel good about themselves even though the actual sensations of donating blood are unpleasant.
The Voyager program offers an unforgettable outdoor experience in the scenic landscapes of the UAE, such as Hatta, Fujairah, Maydaq, Wadi Thaena, and Sadiqa Ascent. What sets Voyager apart is its variety; it’s not just one program but a number of unique journeys that you can select from. Each is designed to immerse participants in the breathtaking beauty of uncharted locations. Some Voyager programs incorporate the Reiss Motivation Profile, offering participants a profound opportunity to connect with their inner selves and reflect amidst the tranquil beauty of wadis, canyons, and narrow passes.
Other Voyager experiences are designed to let teams unleash their adventurous spirit by engaging in team-building challenges set against the backdrop of the wild and natural world. Whether it’s navigating through tight passes or collaborating to overcome obstacles, Voyager is an ideal blend of self-discovery, team bonding, and nature immersion. This program is more than just an outdoor activity; it’s a journey to align your personal growth with the rhythms of nature, allowing you to flourish in the heart of the wilderness.
Embark on an unforgettable journey, a unique leadership workshop that combines outdoor experiential learning with introspective values assessment, reflections, and thought-provoking discussions. Designed to challenge, inspire, and develop participants’ leadership skills, this unique program encourages individuals to step out of their comfort zones and discover their untapped potential. By engaging in adventurous activities, participants will have the opportunity to develop essential leadership qualities such as teamwork, adaptability, resilience, and decision-making while navigating through uncharted territory.
Beyond the exhilarating outdoor experiences, The Leadership Odyssey delves into the core values and beliefs that shape each individual’s leadership style. Through guided reflections, assessments, and group discussions, participants will explore the importance of aligning their personal values with their leadership approach, fostering a strong sense of purpose. By fostering an environment of open dialogue, the program encourages individuals to learn from one another’s unique perspectives, creating a diverse and supportive community of leaders poised to make a meaningful impact in their organizations and beyond.
Several factors determine an organization’s bottom-line results, leadership is among the most influential. However, it does not happen in a vacuum. It is an interpersonal process; it occurs within a social context. It attempts to influence others’ behaviors, and its effectiveness is determined by the achievement of organizational goals.
This workshop is based on three foundational theories and promises to help you identify leadership strategies to improve your effectiveness. The exercises and activities are designed to bring out behaviors and character as a basis for diagnosing and aligning your values and actions, which will help you become a better leader, engage others and achieve your organizational goals.
Based on Reiss’s 16 Basic Desires Theory, the assessment suggests that human behavior is influenced by a set of fundamental universal needs. By offering insights into an individual’s motivational structure, the Reiss Motivation Profile assessment enables them to better understand their actions, preferences, and priorities, leading to more informed decisions.
This comprehensive program is ideal for employers, coaches, managers, HR specialists, learning and development professionals, and counselors. It covers the fundamentals of the Reiss Motivation Profile®, including its theoretical basis, standardization process, administration, and interpretation. Upon completion, participants will be authorized to use the tool for profiling in their businesses for clients and/or colleagues.
As a participant in this intensive 2-day workshop, you’ll acquire the skills for carrying out the Reiss Motivation Profile® professionally, interpreting its results, and using it as a complex tool for developing individuals, teams, and organizations. Throughout this program, you will also gain a solid understanding of the RMP’s theoretical foundation, practical application, and administration. Prior to the course, each participant is required to complete the RMP and attend a Zoom call to ensure the information is tailored to his/her specific field. A pre-study packet will be provided upon enrollment.
We are often asked about the origins of our company name and logo. Our name, Truvian, is derived from Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic Vitruvian Man, with the initial two letters removed. While the Vitruvian Man is an exceptional piece that combines art and mathematics, our fascination with it goes beyond that. Our company is founded on the Vitruvian principle that “everything is connected to everything else,” which embodies the idea of interconnectedness, central to our approach. We embrace Systems Thinking, recognizing that everything in the universe is interconnected and part of a larger system. This is precisely what Truvian Partners represents.
Leveraging our expertise, we assist individuals, teams, and organizations in understanding the interconnectedness of their business aspects, promoting teamwork. Enhancing interpersonal and collaboration skills is a vital aspect of Truvian Partners’ mission.
Moreover, the Vitruvian Man demonstrates the connection between the human body and geometry while celebrating the Renaissance ideal of the “Renaissance Man,” a well-rounded individual with diverse interests, knowledge, and talents. This person exhibits curiosity, creativity, and innovation, appreciating the beauty and complexity of the world. The Vitruvian Man remains a celebrated work of art and a symbol of human excellence and achievement.
Our company’s mission is centered on nurturing leaders who possess both acute self-awareness and a deep sensitivity to the psychological needs of others. We believe a true leader navigates interpersonal complexities with empathy and insight, fostering a collaborative and understanding environment. By developing these qualities in leaders, we aim to make a lasting impact on organizations and communities.
Interestingly, the Vitruvian Man appears to be a single image at first glance, but it is actually composed of 16 poses. Viewing it from this perspective reveals a multidimensional form, almost like a hologram, mirroring the complexity of human behavior.
Human behavior may initially seem simple and easy to understand, akin to the clarity of HR policies. However, a closer examination reveals a complex tapestry of emotions, motivations, and experiences. Individuals are not mere components to be managed through standardized policies; they bring diversity, unique perspectives, and intricate personal histories. Understanding and managing human behavior necessitates empathy, insight, and adaptability, acknowledging the richness and complexity beneath the surface.
American psychologist Steven Reiss developed a theory of human strivings that deciphers this phenomenon, explaining people’s motivations and actions. His theory of 16 basic desires offers the first empirical assessment, presenting a comprehensive view of a person’s motivational drivers and desire structure. Our name and logo, featuring 16 arrows, represent the 16 psychological needs driving human behavior.
We take pride in not only conveying theoretical knowledge but also providing organizations with practical tools and methodologies for seamless integration into daily operations. Our approach aims to empower organizations with actionable strategies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and tangible results.
We are Truvian Partners… We Develop Leaders, Build Teams, and Transform Organizations