What is your ACTUAL Inclusion & Equity Leadership style?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  What is your current level of social justice involvement?

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  • A.
    I want to be more involved - just undecided on how to go about it.
  • B.
    I am being encouraged to increase my level of involvement by taking a greater role.
  • C.
    I am currently active in an organization or group that promotes social justice.
  • D.
    I lead a team to gather feedback and recommend how to respond to our current social justice environment.
  • E.
    My position allows me to have oversight and authority in determining social justice policies.
• 2.
  Jane, a White manager, makes a racially insensitive remark to Mia, her direct report from Cambodia. Mia is hurt and offended and asks for your advice. How would you proceed?

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  • A.
    Quickly assess the situation and make a suggestion to Mia.  Considering speaking with Jane yourself.
  • B.
    Think through the full implications of how the situation might be addressed before sharing any advice with Mia.
  • C.
    Explore with Mia how she might influence Jane and address insensitive remarks in the organization.
  • D.
    Create a safe space for Mia by sympathizing with her and asking her how you might best support her.
• 3.
  Manuel, your colleague in HR, appears to provide the younger Latinx employees with many more opportunities than the White and Black employees. What do you do?

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  • A.
    Decide it's not worth addressing because he is a person of color and would be offended.
  • B.
    Openly share my concerns. Ask Manuel if he is aware that his actions appear to favor people in his own group and ask him what he might do differently in the future.
  • C.
    Figure out what is the best way to approach Manuel without making him defensive.
  • D.
    Explain to Manuel clearly and firmly that he must treat all employees equally.  It's company policy and it's the right thing to do.
• 4.
  You're in the middle of an important meeting. You notice the only Black manager has been quiet about a topic he knows a lot about. What do you do?

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  • A.
    I would first think through what might be making him uncomfortable and then ask him outright what he might want to add to the conversation.
  • B.
    I would ask him questions to bring him into the discussion.
  • C.
    Nothing! It is his choice to decide if he wants to share his feedback.
  • D.
    I would seek to let him know I care by smiling at him and trying to make him feel more comfortable.
• 5.
  What are your feelings about your own personal self-change as it relates to social justice?

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  • A.
    Anxious – I want to change but I'm frankly confused as to how.  I don't want to make people mad.
  • B.
    Fired up – I am continually growing and changing.
  • C.
    Apprehensive – Tell me first what needs to be addressed and the rationale behind it, then let me determine if I agree.
  • D.
    Irritated – It's others who need to change themselves. I'm fine compared to some other people.
• 6.
  Which hashtag would best describe you?

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  • A.
    #gettingthingsdone (#opportunity)
  • B.
    #realist (#research; #information)
  • C.
    #innovation (#inspiration; #creative) 
  • D.
    #love (#respect; #empathy) 
• 7.
  You've been asked to join a taskforce. When you attend the first meeting, people seem to be struggling and there's no clear agenda. How do you react?

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  • A.
    I first assess the situation and then decide what makes the most sense to do.
  • B.
    I act quickly to take control and get things on the right track.
  • C.
    I watch to see how others are handling the situation. Then I join in to support statements I agree with.
  • D.
    I join in quickly with optimism about the opportunities the taskforce could achieve.
• 8.
  Your organization has formed a taskforce to address racial inequities.  Two team members don't seem to get what's going on.  How do you engage them?

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  • A.
    I get along with them okay. I would seek to let them know it's okay if they don’t understand everything.
  • B.
    I actively reach to them and offer to meet with them separately to help us all get on the same page.
  • C.
    Ignore them. We don't have time to bring everyone along.
  • D.
    I try to assess what might be hindering their understanding.
• 9.
  Which type of social justice work or activities motivate you the most?

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  • A.
    Structured work with clear objectives & milestones.
  • B.
    Important, meaningful work.
  • C.
    Challenging work/goal-oriented.
  • D.
    Team-based, collaborative work
• 10.
  You're feeling unappreciated and burned out.  What do you do?

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  • A.
    Work harder so people will appreciate me more.
  • B.
    Pull back and assess. Look for a logical path forward.
  • C.
    Find a new challenge and way to stay engaged.
  • D.
    Push through. Somehow I'll make it happen.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Your superpower is...Mover and Shaker

  You scored as a Mover and a Shaker. You usually find yourself in the center of the action. I bet no one would ever call you a wallflower!What makes you stand out?You’re quick to assess the situation, and then act decisively on what you say. You tend to be a fierce ally for social justice issues.In situations that call for you to speak up on behalf of people who are nondominant, you are able to do this more easily than most; you will speak your mind. People know you for your bluntness. When it comes to deciding what road to take to foster social justice or what to do, you prefer getting down to action rather than investigating. You understand more quickly than most what needs to happen to correct an unjust situation. While other people are still trying to figure it out, you are already moved into action. How much can you grow as a Mover and a Shaker? You tend to jump into action without having the full story. Learn to develop the skills to slow down.Learn to test your assumptions.Start to bring others along with you.Another growth area is learning how to actually feel your emotions rather than pushing them away. You may tend to stuff those emotions, not wanting them to get in the way of what you feel called upon to do. Yet those same emotions can actually serve as a guide to action if you learn how to pay attention to them. Learning this skill will help you become a better leader.
• 2.
  Your Superpower is...Insightful Realist

  You scored as an Insightful Realist. You have an analytical mind that keeps you grounded in reality. What makes you stand out?Others may not think things through before rushing in to handle a racial or social justice situation, but not you. You prefer to stop and think and assess the facts before taking action. It's easy for you to see the pros and cons of every situation. You understand better than most that the devil is in the details. When there is a chaotic situation, you enjoy bringing order and structure. You're really not willing to make rash moves. Instead, you prefer to patiently think through logical courses of action. When others are in an uproar, you are able to sift through all that emotional upset and plan what should be done. How might you grow as an Insightful Realist? You may need to watch out for analysis paralysis. Sometimes seeking the best solution can mean the moment passing and then losing the opportunity for the most effective action. Learn to trust your instincts and seize the momentNow let's talk about emotions. You don't always have patience with emotions in the workplace. If you learn to recognize the value of emotion in decision making, this could help you take better advantage of what others have to offer. If you learn how people in other cultures think and express themselves, you will be better able to work with them in team settings. Help people gain a sense of who you areYou do not easily share about yourself except with a few close people whom you trust. The power of judicious self disclosure is extremely beneficial. Level up your skills in leading changeYou will gain tremendous value in learning how change occurs and how to ride the waves of change.
• 3.
  Your Superpower is... Mighty Motivator

  You scored as a Mighty Motivator. You prefer looking at the big picture over digging down into the details. How does this impact you?It’s easy for you to imagine the desirable future where social justice is a reality even if you don’t know quite how to get there. You head out anyway, trusting that things will fall in place for you. You tend to be more open than most, ready to share your feelings and your stories, to help others figure out how they can foster social justice. You give and receive feedback wellThis causes people to gravitate to you. You make friends easily. You’re willing to take more risks than most and often surprise yourself and others when things work out even better than you had hoped. You look forward to change. How might you grow as a Mighty Motivator? Your enthusiasm for possibilities may limit your capacity to lay out the proper groundwork for your social justice efforts to succeed. Conquer one challenge, move on to the next…You may literally talk above people’s heads when what they need are more concrete details to believe in the future you are aiming for. Social justice growthDon’t assume you have support when it isn’t really there!Learn to test your assumptions. If you have someone on your team who relies on data, you will have greater balance between your intuition and the hard facts they bring to the table. You might need to develop more patience to reach your goals. Your presence tends to overwhelm some people. Recognizing this and becoming an even better listener will help offset this and allow people to feel more comfortable joining with you.
• 4.
  Your Superpower is... Caring Collaborator

  You scored as a Caring Collaborator. Your greatest superpower is your caring about others; you can easily flex to ensure that other's needs are met. What makes people count on you?If people are upset, they can count on you to be there for them. You know how to build a strong, caring team that can achieve great heights. This is what inclusion in social justice is all about!You are careful not to offend. But, you may tend to not really understand the value of controversy in the workplace. Perhaps you grew up in the tradition that if you have nothing nice to say it's better to say nothing. You have the ability to empathize You thrive in racial dialogue settingsBecause you empathize so easily with others, you may be in a better position than most to listen to both sides of an issue, and then figure out how to reconcile their differences and to help them work better together.Here's how you might grow as a Caring Collaborator. Remember to value your own opinion. Learn to test your assumptions.Learn to distinguish when to give in, and when to keep going. Social justice growth Take a stand, even when others are in opposition. Learn how to speak up in support of your own viewpoints while giving equal consideration to those of others. You tend to be sensitive and emotional.Constructive feedback may feel hard to take. If you learn to look at people's intent beyond their actual words, this may help you soften the blow. Sometimes your emotions can be overwhelming. It would be important for you to learn how to manage them. This might help strengthen your ability to handle your own temporary upset when you are with people who are having opposing viewpoints and working through them.