Are You an Accidental Diminisher?

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Quiz Questions

1.
Which of the following best describes you and your leadership style? (select up to 3)
- A.
  Helpful
- B.
  Agile
- C.
  Nurturing
- D.
  Appreciate excellence
- E.
  Optimistic
- F.
  Driven
- G.
  Charismatic
- H.
  Broad thinker
- I.
  Innovative
2.
Which word would others most use to describe you? (select up to 3)
- A.
  Responsive
- B.
  Accessible
- C.
  Accurate
- D.
  Achievement-oriented
- E.
  Advocate
- F.
  Encouraging
- G.
  Energetic
- H.
  Visionary
- I.
  Idea-rich
3.
Fill in the blank, "I support others by____________________."
- A.
  stepping in when needed.
- B.
  showing them how to get things done.
- C.
  providing constructive feedback.
- D.
  sharing my ideas.
- E.
  contributing often.
- F.
  creating safety.
- G.
  staying positive.
- H.
  offering a compelling vision.
- I.
  acting quickly.
4.
Fill in the blank, “I’m happiest when I get to ____________.”
- A.
  lend a hand.
- B.
  regularly offer insights.
- C.
  make improvements.
- D.
  break records.
- E.
  boost morale.
- F.
  share solutions.
- G.
  present a big-picture game plan.
- H.
  clear my inbox.
- I.
  shield others from corporate politics.
5.
Fill in the blank, "One of the most important leadership qualities is ______."
- A.
  radiating energy.
- B.
  positivity.
- C.
  getting things right.
- D.
  defending your team.
- E.
  rapid decision making.
- F.
  new thinking.
- G.
  offering support.
- H.
  providing foresight.
- I.
  leading by example.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Looks like you're not an Accidental Diminisher. We recommend a second opinion.
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Oftentimes the diminishing tendencies we have are blind to us but are very visible to those around us. We recommend you refer a few colleagues to take the anonymous "Are they an Accidental Diminisher" quiz. Copy and paste this link to share the quiz: Am I an Accidental Diminisher?
2.
Looks like you could be an "Idea Guy."
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You have an “Idea Guy” tendency. You may think you’re sparking creativity with non-stop ideas, but you are quite possibly causing organizational whiplash. As people dart around to keep up with each new idea, they end up making only making a millimeter of progress in a hundred directions. Intention: For your ideas to stimulate ideas in others.Outcome: Your ideas overwhelm others, who shut down or spend time chasing the idea du jour. Recommendations: Get started adjusting this blind spot by clicking below. * Tools and tips will also be emailed to you. Share your results so others can weigh in!
3.
Looks like you could be "Always On."
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You have an “Always On” tendency. You want to be engaged, present, and energetic, but you may be taking up too much space. You probably think your passion is infectious, but more likely it is stifling the thinking of others. Intention: To create infectious energy and share your point of view.Outcome: You consume all the space, and others tune you out. Recommendations: Get started adjusting this blind spot by clicking below. * Tools and tips will also be emailed to you. Share your results so others can weigh in!
4.
Looks like you could be a "Rescuer."
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The “Rescuer” is a leader who rescues struggling people, weakening their ability to think for themselves and to learn how to spot problems and recover from them. When you rescue struggling people, you can diminish their capability by weakening their ability to think for themselves and to learn how to spot problems and recover from them. Instead of creating a cycle of success, you may be creating chronic dependency on you as the leader and weakening their reputation. Next StepsClick below to access your next steps. We also sent you an email so you can get started combating this tendency. Double check your promotions folder in case it gets lost in there.
5.
Looks like you could be a "Pacesetter."
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The “Pacesetter” is a leader who believes their hard work and top notch results will rub off on their team and creates a work ethic and high standard for their entire organization. The Pacesetter is the most common AD tendency among leaders we've surveyed. You believe your hard work and top notch results will rub off on your team and creates a work ethic and high standard for your entire organization. However, it is possible that your pacesetting is actually reducing accountability levels inside your organization as others assume that you will perform Herculean acts so they don’t have to. Next StepsClick below to access your next steps. We also sent you an email so you can get started combating this tendency. Double check your promotions folder in case it gets lost in there.
6.
Looks like you could be a "Rapid Responder."
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You have a “Rapid Responder” tendency. By responding quickly to issues as they are raised, you may make decisions that make sense to you but leave your organization reeling, debating how to execute on these decisions. But if you take the time to gather more data and hear from other voices, you will arrive at more sound decisions that can be executed more easily across the organization. Intention: To keep your organization moving fast.Outcome: Your organization moves slowly because of the traffic jam of too many decisions or changes. Recommendations: Get started adjusting this blind spot by clicking below. * Tools and tips will also be emailed to you. Share your results so others can weigh in!
7.
Looks like you could be an "Optimist."
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You have an “Optimist” tendency, which means you could be undervaluing the struggle the team is experiencing and the hard-fought learning and work. Or, worse, you might be sending an unintentional message that mistakes and failure are not an option. When the leader sees only the upside, others can become preoccupied with the downside. Intention: To create a belief that the team can do it.Outcome: People wonder if you appreciate the struggle and the possibility of failure. Recommendations: Get started adjusting this blind spot by clicking below. * Tools and tips will also be emailed to you. Share your results so others can weigh in!
8.
Looks like you could be a "Protector."
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You have a “Protector” tendency. You may be over-protecting your people and blocking them from the messy, complex problems that they need to learn to solve for themselves. You might be a comfortable leader to work for but too much like a Banyan tree, which provides shade and protection but under which nothing grows. Intention: To keep people safe from political forces in the organization.Outcome: People don't learn to fend for themselves. Recommendations: Get started adjusting this blind spot by clicking below. * Tools and tips will also be emailed to you. Share your results so others can weigh in!
9.
Looks like you could be a "Strategist."
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You have a “Strategist” tendency. Rather than inspiring your team, you might be providing too prescriptive of a vision to them. Vision casting is a popular leadership practice, but you may not be leaving enough space for others to think through the challenges for themselves and generate the intellectual muscle to make the organization’s vision a reality. Intention: To create a compelling reason to move beyond the status quo.Outcome: People defer up and second-guess you rather than finding answers. Recommendations: * Tools and tips will also be emailed to you. Share your results so others can weigh in!
10.
Looks like you could be a "Perfectionist."
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You have a “Perfectionist” tendency. While you are offering suggestions for improvement you can envision a masterpiece in the making, but others see nothing but criticism of their work. They may feel like their work is “never good enough” and can easily become disengaged and disheartened. Sometimes a 90 percent solution executed with 100 percent ownership is better than getting it 100 percent right with a disengaged team. Intention: To help people produce outstanding work they are proud of.Outcome: People feel criticized, become disheartened, and stop trying. Recommendations: Get started adjusting this blind spot by clicking below. * Tools and tips will also be emailed to you. Share your results so others can weigh in!

Are You an Accidental Diminisher?

THE PROBLEMDespite good intentions, you may be accidentally diminishing(shutting down) the people around you. THE SOLUTIONThis quiz will help you end the diminishing by: 1) identifying a potential blind spot 2) providing your specific next steps

Quiz Questions

Quiz Outcomes