There is a unique joy in discovering a resource that feels like a “missing piece” for our mission. As we collectively lean into the work of multiplying disciples, cultivating leaders, and planting churches, we are always looking for ways to be more effective and more intentional with the leaders entrusted to our care.
Recently, I’ve been exploring a tool that has truly captured my attention. It’s called the MotivationCode (MCode) Assessment. While I’m still in the early stages of diving into its full potential, the insights I’ve seen so far are significant.
Why Motivation Matters Now
We all know that what a leader does is important, but why they do it—the internal engine driving their decisions—is what determines long-term sustainability. The MCode gets under the hood to help leaders understand their primary “motivation themes.”
While the applications are broad, I am particularly excited about how this can serve those of us working as professional leadership coaches. Whether you are coaching leaders here at home or navigating the unique complexities of international work, understanding motivation is a game-changer.
Impact Across Borders
This feels especially vital for leaders serving in restricted regions where a business or professional platform grants entry into the country. In these contexts, the pressure is high, and the margins for error are slim. Helping a leader establish a legitimate business that aligns with their internal motivations and mission is a wonderful thing. And in turn, these leaders can help others flourish in their vocation, all in the context of making disciples.
Taking the First Step
Because I believe in testing everything thoroughly, I’m starting at the beginning. I plan to introduce the MCode during the onboarding process for new coaching clients. By identifying a leader’s motivation style from day one, we can:
- Tailor the coaching journey to resonate with their specific drivers.
- Identify potential blind spots before they become obstacles.
- Foster deeper self-awareness that leads to more authentic leadership.
Join Me in the Discovery
I am eager to see how this instrument sharpens our ability to develop leaders who are not just capable but deeply rooted in their calling. If you are curious about how your own unique “code” drives your leadership, I’d love for you to explore this with me.
Click here to learn more about the MotivationCode Assessment and see how it might enhance your own coaching or leadership development.
I’ll be sure to share more as I continue to test the tool, but in the meantime, let’s keep looking for those resources that help us multiply our impact for the Kingdom.
When you are starting a new coaching relationship, training a new leader, or planting a new church, what is the one thing you’re most curious to learn about the people with whom you work?
Curious how your church culture is facilitating disciple-making?
I recently picked up a book titled 7 Practices of Disciple Making Churches. It is a fascinating read—one of the few I’ve found that digs into the traits of North American churches that are quietly adopting the powerful principles used by global disciple-making movements. Unlike the high-profile mega-churches that usually dominate our newsfeeds, these networks often fly under the radar, focusing more on depth than on the spotlight.
Not long after I finished it, I was catching up with a leader who catalyzes disciple-making groups in his congregation. We were talking about the common struggle of knowing if we are actually “winning” at the right things. He looked at me and asked, “I know we’re busy, but are we actually making disciples? I wish I had a simple tool to help my team look under the hood and see how our ministry is really doing.”
That conversation sparked an idea. I wanted to take those seven powerful practices and turn them into a practical coaching guide—something you can sit down with, reflect on, and use to determine your very next step.
Are you ready to see where you stand? I’ve created an assessment to guide you and your team through the process to spark crucial conversations.
CLICK HERE to assess the Disciple-Making culture in your church!
Let’s move together from just managing crowds to truly multiplying the Kingdom. I’d love to hear what you discover as you walk through this with your team!
