What's your Leader Archetype?

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Quiz Questions

1.
When presented with a complex problem, which of the following are you likely to do first?
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- A.
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  Map out the problem and potential solutions. Put together a to-do list and start tackling the problem
- B.
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  Grab a blank sheet of paper to brainstorm and draw connections.
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When presented with a tough problem, my first inclination is to:
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- A.
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  Think through it on my own
- B.
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  Gather people together to discuss
3.
When at a networking event, I prefer to:
- A.
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  Talk to a few people and really try to get to know them, even if that means making fewer connections
- B.
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  Connect with as many people as possible, even if that means not being able to learn about each one as much as I would like to
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At work, I tend to be most proud of my ability to
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  Challenge the status quo, innovate, come up with creative ideas to solve wicked problems
- B.
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  Create systems and processes to solve concrete problems
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When our team faces a challenge, I normally make a difference by
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- A.
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  Challenging the status quo and coming up with new innovations or outside-the-box solutions
- B.
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  Making a game plan, coordinating, and synchronizing actions
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I feel most fulfilled at work when I:
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  Come up with creative ideas that solve problems
- B.
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  Nail the details, coordinate efforts, and get great results
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When it comes to a tough problem, my first inclination is to
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- A.
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  Gather key people to discuss the problem, identify solutions, and develop a consensus way forward
- B.
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  Think though the problem myself, get the issues and big ideas right, and then direct people to work on an action plan
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When I want to recharge my batteries I tend to
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- A.
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  Talk with people, do a group exercise class at the gym, or read in a public place
- B.
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  Go to a quiet place by myself to read or think
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Which industry best represents you? (mark all that apply)
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  Nonprofit
- B.
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  Restaurant or Quick Service Franchise
- C.
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  Small Business
- D.
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  Tech
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  Health Care
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  Government
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  Sports and Coaching
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  Medium - Large Company

Quiz Outcomes

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Queen Elizabeth II - The Operator
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Congratulations, you are an Operator Your answers indicate that you are introverted and detail-oriented. This makes you an Operator, just like Queen Elizabeth II.You make stuff happen. You focus on the details. You make the trains run on time and to a VERY, VERY high standard.You excel at developing plans and SOPs, enforcing rules, and holding people accountable.You value painstaking work on complex issues.You nail the specifics and let people know when good ideas are out of sync with reality.You hate drama and would rather not to be the center of attention at company events or social gatherings. You read people very well.Authenticity: Recognize that Operators can be great leaders. Embrace your detail-oriented, mission-focused, inclinations. Aim for roles that enable you to build sustainable systems and institutions. Don't listen to the nonsense that leaders must be extroverted visionaries. Put visionaries on your team and empower them to challenge that status quo and be sure to allow recovery time between social events.Famous Operators include:George WashingtonSheryl SandbergCesar Chavez
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Abraham Lincoln - The Reconciler
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Congratulations, you are a ReconcilerYour answers suggest that you are a detail-oriented extrovert. This makes you a Reconciler, just like Abraham Lincoln.You are great at building teams and alliances.You are highly skilled at managing processes and dealing with the many egos around the table.You notice subtle cues that help you read people and connect with them in just the right way.You figure out ways to keep people on board, even on tough issues.You manage meetings in ways that emphasize consensus over conflict.You enjoy social interaction.Authenticity: Recognize that Reconcilers can be great leaders. Embrace your detail-oriented, consensus-building, inclinations. Aim for roles that enable you to build teams and manage diverse personalities. Don't listen to the nonsense that leaders must be visionaries. Put visionaries on your team and empower them to challenge your thinking and the status quo.Famous Reconcilers include:President Dwight EisenhowerCEO Meg WhitmanCivil Rights Leader John Lewis
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Oprah Winfrey - The Maverick
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Congratulations, you are a MaverickYour responses suggest that you are a visionary-introvert. This makes you a Maverick, just like Oprah.You take great pride in thinking through complexity and uncertainty.You thrive in solving wicked problems.Many people see you are the smartest person in the room.You are a risk-taker and change-agent.You can be transformative.You are not afraid to ruffle feathers … you have little patience for people you believe are not up to the task.Authenticity: Recognize that Mavericks can be great leaders. Embrace your visionary zeal to grapple with big problems. Aim for roles that enable you to think big and deliver. Don't listen to the nonsense that leaders must be extroverts. Be sure to put detail-oriented people on your team to implement your ideas and keep you grounded and sensitive to the views of others.Famous Mavericks include:Alexander HamiltonSteve JobsMarissa Mayer
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Mark Zuckerberg - The Pioneer
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Congratulations, you are a PioneerYour responses indicate that you are a visionary-extrovert. This makes you a Pioneer, just like Mark Zuckerberg.You rally people behind new ideas and initiatives.You tend to be bold and decisive -- you embrace risk.You thrive in tough, chaotic situations when the chips are down.You constantly seek new ideas and ways to improve your organization.You push the envelope and believe that rules are made to be broken.You enjoy social interaction and getting groups of people together around a whiteboard to understand challenges and solve problemsAuthenticity: Recognize that Pioneers can be great leaders. Embrace your visionary zeal to break the rules and challenge the status quo. Aim for roles that enable you to tinker and innovate. Be sure to put detail-oriented people on your team to implement your ideas, keep you grounded, and sensitive to the views of others.Famous Pioneers include:General George S. Patton, Jr.Malcolm XWinston S. Churchill