Changemaker Archetype Assessment

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Which words or phrases do you most intuitively associate with when it comes to "making change?

  • A.
    Create
  • B.
    Collaborate
  • C.
    Envision
  • D.
    Explore
  • E.
    Fight
  • F.
    Heal 
• 2.
  How would you describe yourself?

  • A.
    Nurturing, giving, helpful
  • B.
    Smart, ambitious, no-nonsense
  • C.
    Creative, spontaneous, unique
  • D.
    Social, the center of attention, friendly
  • E.
    Fearless, protector of all things, defiant 
  • F.
    Hands-on, problem-solver, cares for the locals
• 3.
  You're headed out with some friends for the day, you don't leave your house without..

  • A.
    Your Swiss Army knife 
  • B.
    A pen and paper 
  • C.
    Updating your social to let everyone know where you're headed to
  • D.
    Interesting reading material 
  • E.
    Food, some blankets and other essentials you think your group may need
  • F.
    Flyers for a local demonstration against oil pipelines
• 4.
  What's your worst fear?

  • A.
    Not being invited to a gathering 
  • B.
    Being stuck in a boring desk job
  • C.
    Total Government control 
  • D.
    Not being able to support 
  • E.
    Not having access to information 
  • F.
    Writing being banned 
• 5.
  It's Friday night and you're feeling alright! What are you doing tonight? 

  • A.
    Doing some writing 
  • B.
    Throwing a big party with friends, some of them just need to meet each other 
  • C.
    Cooking a super special dinner for your friends and family 
  • D.
    Working in your garage or garden
  • E.
    Attending a local demonstration in the downtown core 
  • F.
    Researching your local noise bylaw to understand how to shut your noisy neighbours up so you and your neighbourhood can get some peace
• 6.
  You're told in 2019 there will be a food shortage in your local community, you:

  • A.
    Get working on building a community garden 
  • B.
    Head over to the town hall to be of support in any way
  • C.
    Go online to see where else there's a food shortage, how other communities have survived and find yourself getting to the bottom of why there really is a food shortage in the first place
  • D.
    Call up some of your influential friends in different communities to see what they can to do to help the fundraisers in your communities 
  • E.
    Organize a rally to urge the Government to release funding and send food over to your community 
• 7.
  You're given an opportunity to start living a life your design, you choose

  • A.
    What are you talking about? This is control and I'm not having it! 
  • B.
    I need 4 computer screens, all the books possible and no distractions, it's time to get down to work
  • C.
    Tools galore, access to resources, a workshop and a team of locals ready to get their hands dirty
  • D.
    To have enough resources to sustain me so I can support whoever needs my help
  • E.
    A coach, all the tools to create a podcast and a massive audience, people need to hear what I have to say
  • F.
    Access to all the influential people in the world with my number at the top of their speed dial list

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  The Builder

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  You're a Builder, someone who focuses on the growth and well being of the yourself, the planet and your community. You don't wait for change to happen, you get down and dirty, gather locals together to build change now! Here's a few ways Builders get going: Using science, engineering and design to create things that don't destroy the planet or the People. Create community gardens, water wells and other methods for sharing resources and strengthening your community Starting a business that strengthens healthy communities, local economy, and the planet Noteworthy Builders: Janine Benyus Danny Kennedy Jon Warner Wangari Maathai Benton MacKaye Omar Freilla
• 2.
  The Nurturer

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  You're the one who makes change possible! You're always willing, able and ready to help anybody in need but most of all, you're here to help Changemakers really succeed. Here's how Nurturers help: Providing, care, support, and just about every other kind of aid needed to ensure a Changemaker is supported and successful Having and maintaining a source of strength big enough to power any Changemaker ready to fight the good fight Always being willing, able and ready Noteworthy Nurturers: Dorothy Day Janelle Orsi Richard and Rhoda Goldman Joanna Macy Kim Klein Yoga Gangsters
• 3.
  The Networker

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  You're the connector! You make sure Changemakers are introduced to the right people that will help them make the change they're trying for and the best part, you know all the right people! Here's how Networkers help: A love and skill for introducing people to each other and making friends easily in any setting Helping bring people and Changemakers together over a common goal that would benefit a community or society An outgoing and open-natured person who's trying constantly to strengthen and grow your community Noteworthy Networkers: Van Jones Tony Mazzocchi Bayard Rustin Rob Stuart Ai-Jen Poo Kristen Rowe-Finkbeine
• 4.
  The Communicator

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  You're the info-sharer! You tell stories that builds the world's power up, bringing us closer together and towards a better future. Here's how Communicators help: Using creativity and expression to share information, knowledge and wisdom in compelling and accessible ways, whether that's through music, speaking, writing or other forms of art Reminding people of all the ways we're connected Spreading news, information and ideas Noteworthy Communicators: Pete Seeger Arundhati Roy Michael Moore Sojourner Truth Favianna Rodriquez Dennis Brutus Amy Goodman Bernice Reagon Johnson Free Range Studios
• 5.
  The Resister

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  You stand up against wrongs and will always be the front line face at demonstrations, rallies, protests and blockades. You don't take shit, you're ready for a fight where ever you're called to stand. Here's how Resisters help: Standing up against the bad guys Participating in civil disobedience Halting destructive projects with lawsuits, injunctions, or blockades Helping other Changemakers find their own Resister power Noteworthy Resisters: Mary Harris “Mother” Jones Harriet Tubman Evgenia Chirikova Medha Parkar Lois Gibbs Cesar Chavez Dolores Huerta Rhiannon Tomtishen Madison Vorva
• 6.
  The Investigator

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  You strive to be knowledgeable in all walks of life! You need to have all the facts, the information and you're always exposing lies. You won't stand for misinformation and you'll be the first one to get to the bottom of it to ensure everyone knows the truth. Here's how Investigators help: Reading, inquiring and constantly learning Researching facts, issues, and stories thoroughly until the picture is clear as day Asking the hard questions and finding dark-truths even when it's challenging and uncomfortable Noteworthy Investigators: Sandra Steingraber Rachel Carson Seymour Hersh James Hansen Peter Gleick