What’s Your Leadership Style?

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Quiz Questions

1.
Rise and shine! Once you’ve turned off your alarm, what’s the first thing you’re thinking about in the morning?
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- A.
  I’ve got a full day ahead of me, and I’m going over my strategy so nothing gets lost in the shuffle.
- B.
  Mulling over the best way to communicate team needs to admin.
- C.
  Hmm, no texts from Emily yet, I expected to hear from her after her mid-year review yesterday… that’s either a very good sign, or a bad one…
- D.
  I am NOT looking forward to facilitating that meeting today… at least it’s right before lunch so I can recover right after.
- E.
  If I’m hopping on the Peleton by 4:45, I can be finished with my bulletproof coffee by 5:30 and then showered and dressed (in the clothes I laid out last night) before 6. Check, check, check.
- F.
  Unless there’s something huge going down later, it’s just another day! Now where’s the damn oat milk...
2.
You’ve just finished breakfast, and the group chat’s blowing up. How do you respond?
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- A.
  I only check the group chat a couple times a day — I’ll answer when I can.
- B.
  If I can’t reply to everyone individually, I’ll at least give each message a heart….and that will also help me make sure I don’t miss anything.
- C.
  All I did was say good morning and ask if everyone’s excited for our night out…..and now I’ve got 75 unread messages which I’d like to read but I have to handle this damn staff issue!
- D.
  Aw shit, Drew has no idea what’s going on with Blaine and that last message is going to push a button….if it does Blaine knows they can always process with me privately.
- E.
  I’m the one blowing it up with a bunch of “Happy Hump Day!” gifs and bitmojis, duh!
- F.
  I see the question about tonight’s plans got buried in gifs, so I’ll go back and hit reply to that specific message so everyone gets reminded that we need a plan.
3.
The morning meeting is dragging on… and on… and on. Are we ever going to make a decision about how to tackle this new project?
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- A.
  We’ll figure this out eventually. Besides, it’s not the end of the world (and if it was? I’d step in).
- B.
  Well, if someone doesn’t take the bull by the horns in the next 90 seconds, I’ll have to step in and take over.
- C.
  Why the hell isn’t Bob taking notes and why can’t Sue *just* fucking run the agenda already? If we followed protocol this nonsense wouldn’t give me a headache.
- D.
  Of course a decision will be made! But a meeting might not be the right place. I’d rather approach everyone for their feedback individually, and present it as a unified front so we can come up with the best course of action with the exec team from there.
- E.
  Why are you asking me?! I just work here!
- F.
  Of course a decision will be made! But a meeting might not be the right place. I’d rather approach everyone for their feedback individually, and present it as a unified front so we can come up with the best course of action with the exec team from there.
4.
The morning meeting is dragging on… and on… and on. Are we ever going to make a decision about how to tackle this new project? What are you thinking?
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- A.
  If someone doesn’t take the bull by the horns in the next 90 seconds, I’ll have to step in and take over.
- B.
  Eventually, but not without frustration. I’ll need an extra coffee this afternoon because I know at least three of my co-workers will be pinging me later to run their ideas by me. Thank goodness I can point them back to themselves, they already know what to do, they just don’t realize it yet.
- C.
  Why are you asking me?! I just work here!
- D.
  I only put one up because I’m more focused & get more sh*t done with a virtual background. It keeps me in that “work” mindset even when I’m working from home.
- E.
  Why the hell isn’t Bob taking notes and why can’t Sue *just* fucking run the agenda already? If we followed protocol this nonsense wouldn’t give me a headache.
- F.
  We’ll figure this out eventually. Besides, it’s not the end of the world (and if it was? I’d step in).
5.
Things are TENSE after that morning's meeting. Where can we find you?
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- A.
  Drawing up a timetable for the next meeting so we can stay on task, resolve the conflict and be on the same page with our next steps.
- B.
  Making the rounds to gather each person’s input - I want to make sure everyone's point of view is represented. Tomorrow’s meeting will be better for it.
- C.
  I see, hear and have a pulse on everything that’s going on but it’s not interfering with the rest of my day, I’ve got shit to do! Besides it’s not the time for me to step up to the plate quite yet.
- D.
  In my office working on strategy and how this particular issue fits into the bigger picture.
- E.
  Sweating bullets, because my supervisor just asked to hop on a quick zoom call to get my thoughts on the whole situation. I literally *just* want to do my job - I hate handling all this management shit - wait, I am a manager now!
- F.
  In my cubicle… where people keep showing up to ask me what they should do. Tissues may or may not be involved. It’s cool. I’ve got a spare box in my desk.
6.
It’s 3:45. What are you doing?
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- A.
  Considering the request that came in from Max to back them up at the next meeting….not sure I want to get in the middle of all that….but I’m not about to stand by when things aren’t right either.
- B.
  I’m synthesizing the progress I’ve made today, gauging what needs to be done next to keep the project management schedule on track and listing out what has to happen before the end of the day so I can enjoy my night out.
- C.
  DUDE, why are people asking me all these questions, how the hell am I supposed to know?!? I need a drink!
- D.
  I’ve checked in on everyone’s progress for the week, made sure everyone had the opportunity to weigh in, I’ve incorporated all the feedback in the shared google doc so we’re all on the same page for our next morning meeting.
- E.
  Well, I’d love to stay focused on wrapping things up for the weekend, but I’m distracted by the scandalous bomb Joey just dropped on me. When this gets out, there’s going to be chaos.
- F.
  I’ve been done with my to-do list for 30 minutes and I’m almost finished typing up the itinerary for tonight’s festivities, which I’ll cut and paste into a text in the group chat before 5 so everyone has plenty of time to read it.
7.
Which piece of tech is both your best friend, and your worst enemy?
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- A.
  Airpods because they help keep me focused - but can also be overstimulating.
- B.
  Group chats - except someone is always monopolizing the conversation.
- C.
  Private slack channels, obviously - but they also make it hard to remember what I was told in confidence.
- D.
  Mine isn’t work related - which is awesome for my personal life…but leaves me feeling out of my depth in my new work role.
- E.
  Asana. The organization is amazeballs - but the alerts on my app give me nightmares…ping….ping….ping.
- F.
  The mute button on Zoom - which I always forget to shut off when I’m asked for my input.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Your Leadership Style is... Boss Mare
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The boss mare is the name of the horse that leads the herd (literally - this is a term I’m borrowing from the equine world). She takes full responsibility and makes all important decisions. She leads with authority, and has earned the respect and trust it takes to get shit done. Strengths of the boss mare: Honorable. Decisive. Confident.
2.
Your Leadership Style is... Team Captain!
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Hey, you! You’re our hero! If you can’t do it, no one can! That’s because you’re the team captain: you lead as an equal member of the team - though you are the outspoken mouthpiece for the group and often make the final decision, you see no hierarchy, and do your best to make sure everyone is represented and respected. You’re big on unity, and synthesizing everyone’s needs without throwing your weight around.Strengths of the team captain: Inclusive. Supportive. Advocate.
3.
Your Leadership Style is...Confidante!
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There’s a reason why so many people come to you for advice: not only do you know what you’re talking about, but you speak your wisdom without getting bogged down by all the #drama and you empower others to take decisive action. Strengths of the confidante: Confidential. Trustworthy. Objective.
4.
Your Leadership Style is...Accidental Leader!
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Part of you has no idea why you keep getting promoted, because you’d rather be doing what you’re really good at... instead of all the responsible, grown up, leadership stuff. But guess what? You wouldn’t be where you are if you weren’t good at the “leadership stuff.”Strengths of the accidental leader: Down to earth. Thinks outside the box. True to self.
5.
Your Leadership Style is...Eager Beaver
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Be honest: you’re not surprised by this result at all. You know you’re good at what you do, but you also know that nobody else is really at your level. You have a thing for bulleted lists, meticulous itineraries, and the phrase “best practices.” Strengths of the Eager beaver: Productive. Organized. Reliable.
6.
Your Leadership Style is...Silent Leader!
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Does a hush fall over the room when you clear your throat to speak? Well, that’s probably because you don’t really speak up that often, but when you do, your words are wise. You’ve built strong relationships with everyone around you. The respect you’ve earned allows you to bridge gaps no one else can. People come to you when no one else can get the job done. Strengths of the silent leader: Wise. Direct. Willing to step up.

What’s Your Leadership Style?

Knowing how you lead is the key to being the best leader you can be. And what’s the best way to figure that out? Well, from boss mares to silent leaders, eager beaver to confidantes, we all love a good quiz! So let’s walk through a work day and figure out your leadership style.

Quiz Questions

Quiz Outcomes