Instructions:

For each question, select the answer that MOST resonates with you.

Tip: When in doubt, think back to when you were younger, before you "learned" how to do any of the strengths listed. It's about our natural strengths, not our learned skills.

When a team member takes initiative without asking... (1/20)

I love it — it shows excitement and creativity.

I’m okay with it — as long as it doesn’t disrupt stability.

I appreciate it — but I wish they’d check the process first.

I love it — it shows ownership and drive.

When someone challenges my idea in a meeting... (2/20)

I don’t mind — I like the energy of open debate.

I’m fine with it — as long as they have logic and data.

It makes me uneasy — I prefer calm discussion.

I tense up — I’ve already thought through every angle.

My favorite kind of team culture is... (3/20)

Cooperative, steady, and drama-free.

Fast-paced, results-driven, and efficient.

Thoughtful, detailed, and consistent.

Upbeat, friendly, and full of laughter.

The quickest way to frustrate me as a leader is when my team... (4/20)

Seems disengaged or negative.

Misses deadlines or drags their feet.

Creates conflict or tension.

Delivers sloppy or incomplete work.

When a team member brings me a problem... (5/20)

I want them to bring a possible solution too.

I want them to feel comfortable being honest about it.

I want them to have already analyzed the cause and data.

I want them to talk it out and brainstorm options together.

I feel most respected by my team when they... (6/20)

Pay attention to details and deliver quality work.

Trust me and stay loyal through change.

Execute quickly and follow through.

Appreciate my effort and enthusiasm.

When my team surprises me with new ideas... (7/20)

I’m open to it—if it aligns with our strategy.

I review it carefully before committing.

I love it—it means they’re creative and engaged.

I’m cautious—I like to see how it fits with the group.

When a meeting drags on without decisions... (8/20)

I get restless—I want to move to action.

I start cracking jokes to lighten the mood.

I quietly wait for it to end.

I take notes and wonder why we didn’t have an agenda.

I admire team members who... (9/20)

Deliver consistent, high-quality results.

Are loyal and dependable.

Bring joy and connection to the group.

Think independently and get things done.

What drains me most in team leadership is... (10/20)

Having to motivate people who lack urgency.

Managing people who cut corners or rush work.

Working with people who take things too seriously.

Dealing with drama or conflict.

The trait my team would most associate with my leadership is… (11/20)

Driven

Structured

Enthusiastic

Patient

I feel most at ease leading when the work environment is… (12/20)

Stable and predictable

Systematic and organized

Fast-paced and challenging

Collaborative and lively

A phrase that best describes my leadership approach is… (13/20)

“Let’s get it right.”

“Let’s go.”

“Let’s connect.”

“Let’s stay steady.”

The outcome I value most in my team is… (14/20)

Accuracy

Results

Connection

Harmony

If I'm not careful, I can become... (15/20)

Dominating

Distractible

Indecisive

Perfectionistic

My default leadership presence is… (16/20)

Calm

Confident

Thoughtful

Charismatic

My team might say I struggle most with… (17/20)

Initiative

Letting go of control

Flexibility

Follow-through

I do NOT understand why people sometimes focus so much on... (18/20)

Pushing everyone to work hard

Being silly or not on time

On all the problems or things that can go wrong

Doing the easy thing all the time