What Kind of Change Maker Are You?

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Quiz Questions

1.
I am concerned about hunger in our community. I start by:
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- A.
  Spending time in prayer for those who go hungry
- B.
  Asking for time in front of my organization's board or leadership council to state my case
- C.
  Volunteering to deliver meals to those in need and inviting others to join me
- D.
  Forming a team of like-minded community members and people experiencing hunger to plan how to best solve the problem
- E.
  Protesting a grocery store that throws out all their baked goods rather than donating them
2.
When faced with the possibility of significant change in my personal life,
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  I am the one driving the change
- B.
  I am not excited about it, but am willing to change for the good of the larger group or family
- C.
  I am excited to see where this change takes me
- D.
  I don't like change, but will sacrifice to make the change if it will benefit someone I care about
- E.
  I can't wait to tell all my friends and family about it
3.
When attending a meeting, I'm most likely to be:
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- A.
  Up front and in charge
- B.
  Getting there early to set up chairs and refreshments
- C.
  Speaking on why a particular project or approach is important to our work together
- D.
  Sitting in the back row hoping it will be quick
- E.
  In the front row, excited to hear what's being announced or discussed
4.
If I am passionate about an issue and want to make an impact, I am most likely to:
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- A.
  Gather a group of friends to work collaboratively on a plan
- B.
  Research what approaches have been proven successful in the past
- C.
  Write a letter to the editor or a post on Facebook asking others to join my side
- D.
  Find out how I can help those groups already working in this area
- E.
  Give money to a group working on the issue
5.
My organization is recruiting people to help with a new project. I volunteer to:
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- A.
  Keep the list of volunteers and contact those who haven't responded
- B.
  Record a video or speak at a meeting to recruit volunteers
- C.
  Chair the new project team
- D.
  I don't volunteer, I need to focus on my existing projects
- E.
  Design a strategy to manage the new team's work together
6.
I have become aware of an injustice in my community. My first instinct is to:
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- A.
  Make a sign and put it in my yard or carry it in front of the courthouse
- B.
  Learn the institutions responsible and begin lobbying them for change
- C.
  Take a meal to those harmed by the injustice
- D.
  Organize a team to plan action to try to change the systems responsible
- E.
  Pray for all those involved with the situation
7.
When a new technology is available,
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  I am the one who invented it!
- B.
  I am often the first to try it out.
- C.
  I learn how to use it and then share what I learned with my family and friends.
- D.
  I can't wait to brag about my new purchase and talk others into getting one too.
- E.
  I wait until most people are using it, then give it a try.

Quiz Outcomes

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Catalyst
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You are a Catalyst. You see the need for change and create the change. You are the Innovator, the Instigator and sometimes Organizer of the change process.You are often the first to notice that something in your life or in the world needs to change. You can see the big idea and imagine what success will look like. You may not be the best person to organize all the details of the process, but you are the first to kick off that process to tackle the issue head on. Strengths:Thinking bigTaking a bold approach to changeEmbracing new ideas Challenges:Overlooking attention to detailLosing patience with those slow to change Leaving out key voices and perspectivesActing before thinking it through
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Helper
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You are a helper. You are always there to support those in your orbit when they are working through change. Whether you are setting up chairs for a meeting or bringing by a casserole, without your help change would be a lot harder for everyone. The first words out of your mouth when showing up to a meeting or get-together are often "What can I do to help?" This makes you invaluable to any team trying to get things done. While you may dislike meetings that decide how to approach a change, when there is a call for volunteers you're the first to sign up. You may also be hesitant about big changes to the way your helpful duties are usually done, but if given clear instructions and expectations, you can adjust. Strengths:Always stepping up and pitching inSticking around until the job is doneOrganizing other helpers to get the work accomplishedChallenges:Losing patience with brainstorming and processing in meetingsStruggling with unclear instructions or expectationsBurning out if there are not enough helpers to share the load
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Evangelist
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You are the evangelist. You love the excitement of new ideas and are the first to tell everyone you encounter about them. You may not have instigated the change, but you are ready to shout from the rooftops about what's going to be great on the other side and are busy inviting everyone you know.While you may not be the first to come up with ideas, you are often the official or unofficial hype squad for anything new, especially if it sounds fun. You like to be kept in the loop and never want to be the last to know. You may find yourself challenged when changes are harder to explain in simple terms. But you are always willing to help make new ideas more understandable if given the opportunity.Strengths:Generating support for new ideas or changesWinning people over with excitement and enthusiasmPlaying key role in any communications strategy around changeChallenges:Getting bored by complex explanations and poor explainersFeeling frustration when others don't share your enthusiasmChecking out if you feel left out or uninformed
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Nurturer
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You are the Nurturer. You take the time to make sure each individual in your group or organization is ok. You check in, you organize listening sessions, you hold space. Only once everyone is valued, nurtured and heard are you ready to say Yes to the new frontier.While you may not be on the front lines of a change effort, you pay attention to people and voices that are being left out of the process. You notice when others are frustrated, unhappy, or checking out of engagement with the process. You keep up with other needs as well, knowing that change can't be achieved if everyone's basic needs aren't being met. Strengths:Thinking first about the needs of othersMaking sure all voices are valuedBuilding relationships between those with different perspectivesChallenges:Wanting time for everyone to process, even in urgent situationsDisliking tension between those with opposing perspectivesFinding your time consumed with those who have extra needs
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Enthusiast
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You may not be the one to organize the trip or the leader of the caravan, but you sure have a good time being along for the ride. You support the people and organizations you love when they take on big changes because you are the ultimate cheerleader. Not only that, you'll bring a cheering section of your friends and family along with you. While you may be uncertain or unsure about big changes, if your friends and family are for it, you are too! You cheer them on and bring others into the celebration. You are awesome at celebrating new programs or life changes, and never forget to say "Good Job" to those contributing their time and energy to the effort.Strengths:Celebrating (formally and informally) new ideas or changesBringing a positive outlook even to unexpected changesGiving pep-talks to change leaders and those working on change Challenges:Becoming frustrated with conflict around changeRushing past any grief or hurt feelings in change situationsForgetting to include those who are feeling less positive about change

What Kind of Change Maker Are You?

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