Instinctive Drives®
Turn core motivations into better collaboration and results
I.D.™ reveals the natural, best way of working for every person—what energizes them, what they need to be at their best, and where stress shows up when those needs go unmet. Use this insight to reduce friction, build trust, and help teams hit goals faster.
THE CLOVERLEAF DIFFERENCE
Why use Instinctive Drives® with Cloverleaf
I.D.™ goes deeper than surface behavior. It uncovers the innate drives behind how people naturally approach work and pairs those insights with practical strategies delivered where your team already works.
- Personal success code — Understand what each person needs to perform at their best.
- Actionable strategies — Coaching tips for needs, talents, early warning signs, and development.
- Team visibility — See your team’s I.D. Culture and spot strengths, gaps, and risks.
- In‑the‑flow coaching — Nudges in Slack, Teams, Gmail, and Outlook to turn insight into action.
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What the Instinctive Drives® assessment measures
I.D.™ identifies four core Instinctive Drives, innate motivations that shape how people naturally get work done. Each person’s result is a four‑digit code that shows their unique combination and intensity across the drives.
The four Instinctive Drives®
Verify
Driven to get it right; needs clarity, quality, and meaningful feedback; talent for solving complex problems.
Authenticate
Driven to make things real; needs open, direct communication and tangible outcomes; talent for clarity and straight talk.
Complete
Driven to progress the plan; needs time to focus and keep things running smoothly; talent for organization and coordination.
Improve
Driven to make it better; needs freedom, urgency, and positive momentum; talent for simplifying, innovating, and unblocking progress.
Directions within each drive
For each drive, people may be naturally Driven to USE it, Driven to AVOID it, or be in Neutral (5). Directions are equal in value—they indicate needs and motivations, not ability or worth.
USE (6–9)
Strong pull toward that drive’s needs and talents.
NEUTRAL (5)
Flexible—behavior can reflect either direction depending on context.
AVOID (1–4)
Preference to minimize that drive—different needs and different stressors.
How to start using Instinctive Drives® with Cloverleaf
STEP 1
Choose your path
Select the right product for your goals:
- Use Cloverleaf Assess to distribute I.D., see individual results, and visualize your team’s I.D.™ Culture.
- Add Cloverleaf Coach to deliver context‑specific coaching nudges tied to each person’s drives in workplace tools.
STEP 2
Schedule a consult
Talk with a Cloverleaf expert about applying I.D.™ to leadership development, onboarding, team resets, or change initiatives.
STEP 3
Activate everyday behaviors
Use dashboards and nudges to align work with needs, reduce friction, and sustain momentum.
Why Instinctive Drives® matters for teams
I.D.™ gives leaders a shared, non‑judgmental language for needs, talents, and stressors—so teams can collaborate with empathy and speed.
Leaders use I.D. to:
Achieve goals faster with less stress
Align roles and tasks to natural talents.
Build trust and psychological safety
Normalize differences and surface needs early.
Reduce friction and miscommunication
Tailor communication to what people need to be at their best.
Coach with precision
Spot early warning signs and use targeted strategies to get people back “in stride.”
Why focusing on innate drives creates lasting change
- Motivation over mechanics — reveals innate drives beneath behavior, so change sticks.
- Pattern recognition — I.D.™ Culture highlights where a team is strong and where risks cluster.
- From insight to action — practical strategies and in‑the‑flow coaching reinforce new habits.
The psychology of needs and natural motivation
I.D.™ focuses on innate motivations—the underlying needs that shape behavior across roles and seasons. While behaviors can flex with context, these core drives are stable over time, which is why clarifying needs (and stressors) unlocks consistent performance and well‑being.
How to apply Instinctive Drives® with Cloverleaf
Onboarding & role transitions
Team agreements & conflict
Frequently asked questions
What is the Instinctive Drives® (I.D.) assessment?
I.D.™ reveals the innate drives that shape each person’s natural way of working—what they need to be at their best, where stress shows up, and how to leverage their talents.
What do the four digits mean?
Every result is a four‑digit code that reflects a person’s direction and intensity across the four drives (Verify, Authenticate, Complete, Improve). The code describes motivation, not capability.
What are USE, AVOID, and NEUTRAL?
They indicate direction for each drive. USE means a strong pull toward a drive’s needs; AVOID means a preference to minimize that drive; NEUTRAL can reflect either direction depending on context. All directions are equal in value.
How does I.D.™ help teams and leaders?
It provides a common language for needs, reduces misunderstanding, and gives managers precise coaching strategies to keep people in their best performance state.
How is I.D.™ different from personality tests?
I.D. focuses on innate motivation and needs rather than surface traits. Because it targets what people require to thrive, it’s immediately actionable in roles, relationships, and routines.
Can we see I.D.™ patterns across a team?
Yes. Cloverleaf visualizes your team’s I.D. Culture so you can leverage shared strengths and proactively manage risks where certain drives/directions dominate.
Where do insights show up day‑to‑day?
Cloverleaf delivers context‑specific coaching nudges in Slack, Teams, Gmail, and Outlook—so people can apply I.D. in real time.
Go Further with Instinctive Drives®
Your I.D.™ results are just the beginning. Cloverleaf helps you put those insights to work—every day, with the people who matter most.
Start using I.D.™ in the flow of work
Your Instinctive Drives® show up in every meeting, decision, and email. Cloverleaf delivers coaching tied to your I.D.™ profile—right inside Slack, Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and more.
Bring I.D.™ to your team or organization
From executive teams to enterprise rollouts, Cloverleaf integrates Instinctive Drives® into platforms, dashboards, and learning experiences that drive engagement and performance.