Stop guessing at people decisions
Your team’s success doesn’t have to feel random. It can be predictable when you understand what naturally drives each person.
Managing people is hard, doing it without motivational intelligence is even harder
You’re making million-dollar people decisions based on gut feel and hope, and when things go wrong, you blame yourself for not seeing it coming — for not seeing the red flags. The problem? You didn’t have the framework that makes red flags visible.
Frustrated expectations
The new hire who aced the interview but can’t seem to deliver.
It’s frustrating when things looked great on paper but don’t deliver the expected results.
Shocking departures
The star performer who suddenly quits because they “didn’t feel valued.”
It’s frustrating when things looked great on paper but don’t deliver the expected results.
Unexpected conflicts
The two talented people who should collaborate but constantly clash.
It’s frustrating when things looked great on paper but don’t deliver the expected results.
The problem isn’t personality or skills, it’s motivation
A person can be using their strengths in a role that matches their personality—and still feel uninspired, unmotivated, and unfulfilled.
What energizes someone at work isn’t about who they are or what they’re good at.
Stop guessing and start leading with confidence
Predict who’ll succeed in a role before you hire them. Learn and understand how teams will work together, given their motivational dynamics.
Every person has a unique motivational pattern
Manage each person in a way that actually motivates them. Learn to shape assignments to bring the most out of each employee.
Predict and resolve conflicts before they happen
Build teams where differences create strength instead of friction. The conflicts aren’t personal, and more importantly, they’re predictable.
7 Tools that make you a better leader and manager of people
With our Aligned Teams platform, powered by MCode’s motivational intelligence, it’s like having an organizational psychologist on call — analyzing your team’s motivational profiles and giving you specific guidance for hiring, onboarding, communication, and team building.
Team Builder
“I’m building a new team. What’s the ideal composition?”
Enter your work context and team size. Get the exact mix of Motivational Dimensions you need and the Top 5 Motivations to look for to purposefully craft job descriptions.
Team Dynamics Analyzer
“My current team feels off. What’s actually happening?”
Input your team’s MCodes. See power combinations, danger zones, and specific actions to improve dynamics. Understand why two capable team members keep clashing.
Next Hire Predictor
“Should I hire this person? How will they fit?”
Before you extend the offer, see exactly how this candidate’s MCode profile will shift your team’s dynamics. Get a fit score, integration challenges, and a 90-day onboarding plan.
Onboarding Personalizer
“How do I set up this new hire for success?”
Input their MCode results to get custom onboarding plans that match how they learn and engage. Different Dimensions need different support.
1:1 Relationship Guide
“How do I manage someone wired differently than me?”
Use MCode results to see how you each see situations differently, where you’ll clash, and exactly how to adapt your communication style.
Job Design Grid
“How would different people approach this role?”
Input job details and see how all 8 Motivational Dimensions would tackle the same work. Perfect for interviews and creating flexible job postings.
Assignment Shaper
“How do I delegate this project in a way that motivates them?”
Get every assignment reframed in language that energizes a specific Dimension. The same task with different framing yields better results.
When you speak someone’s motivational language, they experience work at its best
“Learning from MCode how to tailor my environment to ensure I can thrive, while also being aware of obstacles along the way, has been a game-changer. I’m happier than ever, and my team is more engaged and empowered as a result.”
Justin Sainton,
Founder & CEO, Zao
“Understanding my own Motivations has helped me better help my clients. It’s also helpful for pitching to clients and working with my own team. There are so many practical implications for the real things that help in your day-to-day work.”
Nicole Osborne,
Founder Wunderstars
“MCode helped me realize that I thrive in situations where I bring together the right group of people to tackle a challenge. Looking at situations as an Orchestrator has increased productivity and made my team a more cohesive unit.”
Jorge A. Ahued,
Stogies World Class Cigars
Simple pricing for growing leaders
Choose the plan that matches the number of managers or leaders — people with direct reports — in your organization.
MCode assessments (starting at $19/person) are purchased separately. Have more than 10 leaders or managers who need Aligned Teams access, contact us about our Enterprise Plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
More about Aligned Teams
Got a question? We’ve got you covered! Check out the questions below and be sure to let us know if we can answer anything else.
Start by having your team complete the MCode assessment for as little as $19. It takes about 30 minutes per person and gives them valuable self-insight. Once you have their results — their MCode Dimensions and Top 5 Motivations), you can input that data into Aligned Teams for analysis.
Not really. For intelligent analysis, we often limit team sizes to 20. But that won’t stop you to swap in different dimensions and motivations and run the analysis again (if you happen to have 22 on a team). Your subscription is based on the number of leaders (managers with direct reports), not team size.
No. Personality tests tell you who someone is. Strengths assessments tell you what they’re good at. MCode reveals what motivates them to act — which is what actually predicts performance, engagement, and fit. A person can be using their strengths and still feel unfulfilled if their core motivations aren’t engaged.
While the MCode assessment leverages positive psychology, you don’t need to master any of it. Everything is translated into plain English with specific predictions or actions to take. No jargon, no theory dumps, just practical guidance for your actual management challenges.