Brave-Heart Leadership Quiz

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  If I was asked to fall backwards and was assured that someone would catch me, I would…

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    Close my eyes and go for it
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    Do it, but it would make me feel uncomfortable
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    Avoid it completely, I don't enjoy this type of exercise
• 2.
  The first thing I look at when I receive my board reports is ...

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    Business specific risks / metrics
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    Financial risks / metrics
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    People risks / metrics
• 3.
  When our board is planning the future direction of the business ...

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    I am supportive of involving employees in the process
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    I am committed to getting the right people in the room, which may or may not involve employees
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    I believe the board should make strategic decisions alone, informed by the executive and our experience
• 4.
  If I had to choose a board game that most aligns to my personality, I would say ...

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    Risk (a game of strategy, diplomacy, conflict and conquest) 
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    Sorry (a game of luck, speed and determination)
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    Clue otherwise known as Cluedo (a game of inquiry, detective work and problem solving)
• 5.
  My colleagues would best describe me as:

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    Analytical (I like to get it right the first time)
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    Flexible (I have strong opinions, but loosely held)
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    Decisive (I like to make a decision and get on with it)
• 6.
  When it comes to having difficult or tough conversations ...

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    I'd avoid them if I could.
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    I take the opportunity to tell them what they need to hear, but if I'm honest, I'm probably not doing as well as I could in the 'listening department'
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    I try to think of them as great opportunities to have a deeper connection with people and to learn what's working and what's not, so we can all do better moving forward
• 7.
  I make the greatest impact as a director by ...

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    Challenging management (i.e. keeping them honest)
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    Supporting management (i.e. providing advice and a different perspective)
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    Leading by example (i.e. walk the talk)
• 8.
  The movie that best describes my work-life-balance is ...

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    Any Indiana Jones flick (I work hard, but work is a means to living my life and spending time doing what I really want to do)
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    Star Wars (it's a constant battle to get the balance right)
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    Wonder Woman (I live to work and consider my professional achievements as a major source of satisfaction and meaning in my life; my personal time is a close second on my list of priorities)
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  The health & safety of our people:

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    Is management's responsibility
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    Is always front of mind (i.e. keeps me awake at night)
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    Is a priority to me, but I'm fairly comfortable we have it under control
• 10.
  Which statement most resonates with you:

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    Trust is earned, not given
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    Trust isn't something that is earned, it's something you give
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    I don't trust anyone except maybe my family and close friends
• 11.
  If I 'mess things up'  ...

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    I'm the first one to admit my mistakes
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    I need time to reflect and maybe then I'll be ready to talk about it, or apologise
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    I tend to brush it under the carpet and move forward
• 12.
  When it's time to talk about the health & safety of our people in our board meetings: 

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    I want to fall asleep because quite simply I don't see how the board can add much value
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    I'm very interested in hearing about what's going on in the business and working through issues and opportunities because I know our people are a key contributor to our business value 
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    I feel a sense of frustration, because as much as we do in the boardroom, it's not possible to have '0' injuries and illnesses, but I feel that's the expectation
• 13.
  If a family, friend or colleague is struggling with something or hurting ...

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    I try to distract them and take their mind off of it
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    I encourage them to see a silver lining
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    I listen and try to put myself in their shoes
• 14.
  The way to motivate our people is ...  

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    To ensure that employees and management are given the things they need so that they feel they make a contribution to the organisation that gives meaning to their life
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    To ensure that employees and management are paid well if the business is doing well
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    To set goals and then celebrate achievements

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You're a Trailblazer!

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  You Are Very Comfortable In Leading With Your Heart As an artist, you possess unique talents that differentiate you from the herd. You're driven by creativity, and taking ideas and turning them into a reality for your business. While most people are motivated by money, power, or status, you're in it for the thrill of creating something new and wonderful.
• 2.
  You're a Captain!

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  You're passionate about managing people and creating systems/processes that help the day-to-day operations of your business. You're the one that ensures everything is always running as smoothly as possible. You're driven by making these processes more efficient.
• 3.
  You're a Commander!

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  As the entrepreneur, you live to create new businesses and help them grow. This isn't a one time thing, either, you like to scale and build as many companies/ideas as you possibly can.