Are you a manager or a leader?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  How do you approach problem solving?

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    Solve problems? I don't. I just motivate others to solve problems.
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    I can logically solve problems if I have enough time.
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    Answer is my middle name. I always have a solution.
• 2.
  I am 100% transparent. If I know something so does my team.

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    Yes, everything from the books to hiring decisions to new clients.
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    Certain topics are taboo. Other areas are fair game.
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    No, my lips are sealed. Knowledge is power. Everything is on a need to know basis. 
• 3.
  How do you adapt to change in your organization but outside of your control?

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    I am on top of it and quickly get every piece under my thumb.
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    I develop a plan and have a few people close to me help implement.
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    I analyze the situation, set a direction and communicate my vision to the team.
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  How well do you know the people on your team?

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    I know their names and titles. I know who is late to work and leaves early.
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    I know the last project they worked on. I know what their strengths are.
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    I know their spouses name, what town they live in and what they did this weekend.
• 5.
  Next year, you can hire 3 people. How do you decide to what roles these people will fill?

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    I interview strong candidates. If I like them I create a position for their strengths.
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    I write 3 job descriptions and look for the unicorns to fill each role.
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    I determine which department is overworked and hire to balance the workload.
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  What motivates each team member?

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    I could care less. They need to do their job. They get a pay check at the end of the week don't they?
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    I am very in touch with my team. They tell me when they don't like something I assigned to them.
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    Each person is unique and responds differently to challenges at work, but I can work with that.
• 7.
  What is the most effective employee recognition program?

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    Employee of the month including a special parking space.
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    The person who accomplishes more work than anyone else deserves a $100 gift card.
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    That is a difficult question. It depends on the person. Some want time off and others want money.
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  Are you results oriented?

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    No. I care too much about the people. If their heart isn't in it we won't succeed anyway.
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    It depends on if the results are achievable. I'm not staying late to do the impossible.
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    Of course, otherwise nothing gets done.
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  Will you take one for the team and sacrifice your individual success for the sake of the team's success?

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    Yes. The team's success is the company's success.
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    Why can't I have my cake and eat it too? Win-win both team and individual succeed.
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    No. I don't need the team to succeed. I will only climb the ladder if I deliver.
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  I let my team take charge of a project.

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    No. I like to be in charge 
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    Sure, if they have worked on the project previously
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    Yes. I am prepared to give anyone a chance if they put their hand up
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  I share the vision of where the business is heading with my staff.

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    That is my job. Of course I do it weekly.
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    I share it occasionally, when I have time.
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    My staff doesn't have time for vision. They barely finish the essential work.
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  I listen to my team and take their opinions into my decision making process.

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    Never let the inmates run the asylum.
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    I listen to see where they are but don't let their opinions sway me.
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    I have a pulse on when the team is being pushed too hard and can help them over the hump.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  MANAGER

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  Are you disappointed? Don't be. The past 100 years has been characterized by management systems. It is no wonder why you excel as a manager. That is all they teach in business school - both graduate and undergrad. The 21st Century is not going to keep refining management systems and seeing explosive growth of companies. The 21st Century will be remembered as a time when companies see exponential growth under company cultures with inspirational leaders at all levels of the organization. Starting with a strong understanding of management is a perfect foundation for the development of leaders. I applaud you for taking this quiz to see where your strengths are today. If you are not satisfied with what you learned today then consider committing to learning more about leadership. Our blog has a whole host of articles that have been published on this topic. If you have a question and don't see an answer please email us at Jill@UpLevelToLead.com. All questions may not be answered individually but will be considered for the topic of future articles or posts. What you can do: Keep a positive mindset. Leaders are not made overnight. You cannot buy a degree in leadership and have it delivered tomorrow. You can promise to invest in yourself and stay curious. The more you genuinely want to know about a topic the more you will keep learning. Once you think you know it all, you start sliding backwards. All great leaders never stop learning.
• 2.
  BUDDING LEADER

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  Are you surprised that you have some characteristics of a manager and others of a leader? Be satisfied that you have got the best of both worlds. The past 100 years has been characterized by management systems. That is all they teach in business school - both graduate and undergrad. The 21st Century is not going to keep refining management systems and seeing explosive growth of companies. The 21st Century will be remembered as a time when companies see exponential growth under company cultures with inspirational leaders at all levels of the organization. Having a foundation of good management skills is a perfect start in the development of leaders. Give yourself a pat on the back for taking this quiz to see where your strengths are today. If you wished that you were a leader instead of a Budding Leader then consider committing to learning more about leadership. Our blog has a whole host of articles that have been published on this topic. If you have a question and don't see an answer please email us at Jill@UpLevelToLead.com. All questions may not be answered individually but will be considered for the topic of future articles or posts. What you can do: Keep a positive mindset. Leaders are not made overnight. Amazon does not sell a degree in leadership and deliver it tomorrow with free shipping. You can promise to invest in yourself and stay curious. The more you genuinely want to know about a topic the more you will keep learning. Once you think you know it all, you start sliding backwards. All great leaders never stop learning.
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  LEADER

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  Were you expecting this result when you started the quiz? I wasn't expecting you to get here since the past 100 years has been characterized by management systems. It is no wonder why so many organizations promote managers over leaders. Business school only teaches management, not leadership. The 20th Century was the age of refining management systems and seeing explosive growth of companies. The 21st Century will be remembered as a time when companies see exponential growth under company cultures with inspirational leaders at all levels of the organization. You took your first step to becoming a better leader today. Congratulations for taking this quiz to see where your strengths are today. This is only the beginning. Commit to learning more about leadership. Our blog has a whole host of articles that have been published on this topic. If you have a question and don't see an answer please email us at Jill@UpLevelToLead.com. All questions may not be answered individually but will be considered for the topic of future articles or posts. What you can do: Keep a positive mindset. Promise to invest in yourself and stay curious. The more you genuinely want to know about a topic the more you will keep learning. Once you think you know it all, you start sliding backwards. All great leaders never stop learning.