Do you lead with attitude like Meryl Streep in the Devil Wears prada?

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Quiz Questions

1.
How do you decide where to go for dinner?
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- A.
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  I go wherever my mate wants to go
- B.
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  We all vote
- C.
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  I research top 10 restaurants in the area and make a shortlist
- D.
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  I like to be spontaneous and decide on the night
2.
What are you like when working on a team project?
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- A.
  Get me outta here! I'm more efficient on my own
- B.
  I take charge - can't stand all the waffing around
- C.
  I just do as I'm told
- D.
  Great - love spending time with my colleagues
3.
WHEN YOU NEED TO MAKE A DECISION, YOU TYPICALLY:
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- A.
  Make it on your own
- B.
  Use it as an opportunity to train a subordinate
- C.
  Delegate it to an appropriate team member
- D.
  Consult your subordinates for their expertise
- E.
  Try to help everyone get behind your idea for moving forward
- F.
  First question how the decision will affect tasks at hand
4.
You are lost in a maze when you come across a group who are also lost. Do you:
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- A.
  Tag behind and hope they know where they are going
- B.
  Canvas their opinions and choose the most sensible option
- C.
  Split the team up, send them all to check the route and make them report back to you
- D.
  Ignore them and find your own way
5.
What's nicer to be powerful or liked?
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- A.
  Like me please!
- B.
  Power ... every time. I can order people to like me
- C.
  Bit of both
- D.
  I don't care what others think about me
6.
Other people would describe me as:
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- A.
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  Passionate
- B.
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  Driven
- C.
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  Giving
- D.
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  Balanced
- E.
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  Laid back
- F.
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  risk taker

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Meryl Streep streep eat your heart out
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Watched the Devil Wears Prada too many times? Yep you really don't want to be like Meryl Streep . She may be a high flying and powerful New York editor-in-chief (mmm sounds kinda cool) but let's face it she would be a nightmare to work for. So once in a while take a step back, make sure everyone in your team gets heard and make your own cuppa tea. You will be that awesome high-flying career (Wo)Man that everyone loves! Interested in finding out more about leadership? Check out https://www.big5assessments.com/blog/category/lead... to find out how Psychometric Assessments can tell you a awful lot about leadership styles
2.
The pleaser
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You are a bit like Andy from The Devil wears Prada. You are smart and sensible and clever and you make a great cup of tea. But don't forget to let your voice be heard, don't be afraid to join in during those dreaded brain storm exercises and don't be afraid to take ownership. You've got this ! Interested in finding out more about leadership? Check out https://www.big5assessments.com/blog/category/lead... to find out how Psychometric Assessments can tell you a awful lot about leadership styles