What Kind of GUTSY Woman Leader Are You?

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Quiz Questions

1.
One of your teammates keeps taking lunch breaks that are more like marathons, and then laughs about it. Would you...
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- A.
  Smile and walk away just minding your own business
- B.
  Talk to others on your team about what to do
- C.
  Go to your boss and give them a heads-up
- D.
  Go to H.R. and file a complaint
2.
You just joined the senior leadership team, and at lunch you hear two of the big shot V.P.’s making nasty comments about a project the CEO just announced. Would you...
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- A.
  Make a beeline for the bathroom so you won’t hear the rest of the comments
- B.
  Approach one of the team members at a later time
- C.
  Stay at the table and just listen to get more info
- D.
  Lean in and ask them directly why they are so upset
3.
Your assistant is having marital problems and is constantly on the phone with friends asking for advice. Would you...
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- A.
  Ignore the situation hoping it will work itself out
- B.
  Call the individual into your office and tell them the calls must stop
- C.
  Bring them a cup of coffee and ask how they are doing
- D.
  Have HR intervene and you stay out of it
4.
You were passed over for promotion, and the individual who got the job is being overly nice to you and it's making you nauseous. Would you...
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- A.
  Smile back in a fake manner
- B.
  Nod your head and then ignore them
- C.
  Talk with them and let them know their way of behaving is making you uncomfortable
- D.
  Go to your boss for advice
5.
Everyone is constantly asking for your help. At this point, you have no more bandwidth for offering advice or helping others. Would you...
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- A.
  Send those asking for help to someone else
- B.
  Suggest they begin to look at how they manage their time
- C.
  Find a way to give them help anyway
- D.
  Tell them you are swamped and ask for their help in return
6.
You are great at what you do and the word is out. Several headhunters have been calling you with enticing job offers. Would you...
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- A.
  Agree to the job interviews and see what else is available
- B.
  Tell your boss what is happening and negotiate a pay raise
- C.
  Ignore the whole situation and keep working as usual
- D.
  Brag about this to your colleagues
7.
You love your job, but you need a raise! The cost of living is adding up to be impossible. Would you...
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- A.
  Plead with your boss that you will have to leave unless you can make more money
- B.
  Schedule a meeting with your boss and prepare a list of reasons for why you deserve a raise
- C.
  Get a part time evening job to fill in the finance gap
- D.
  Ask family members if they can help out until you get paid more
8.
You are on the fast track to becoming a senior leader, but there are some strategy skills you know you still need. Would you...
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- A.
  Buy a ton of books on Amazon and burn the midnight oil reading them
- B.
  Sign up for a course in strategic management at a local college and pay for it yourself
- C.
  Have a meeting with your boss and ask the company to pay for learning materials, courses, etc.
- D.
  Find a mentor from another company who is willing to coach you
9.
You have a direct report who says they can do X, Y, and Z, yet their work is always done in a sloppy manner. When you bring it up, they claim you are “punishing them." Would you...
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- A.
  Brush the comments aside and tell them to just get their work done
- B.
  Ask what they mean by “punishing” and see how you can help them
- C.
  Send them to HR
- D.
  Begin the process of writing them up to eventually terminate them
10.
Everyone comes to you with their complaints, and if they have conflicts with each other, YOU are the one who hears it all. It is getting old, and you are not HR. Would you...
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- A.
  Keep listening and giving advice
- B.
  Tell them to “go to the source”
- C.
  Call a meeting so you can all talk about what the concerns are
- D.
  Ask for a transfer to another part of the organization

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Your Gutsy Behavior Style is... Bronze!
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You are on the path to positive change. You have the powerful energy to be an Initiator. The INITIATOR is the one who starts projects and is seen as a real hero. Don't worry. You'll get there soon. Now that you know you need to change the pattern of being an Avoider who leaves difficult conversations, you can become the person who jumps right in with great ideas.My Gutsy Women Lead program helps you build confidence, strengthen your voice, and step into leadership in both your personal and professional life.
2.
Your Gutsy Behavior Style is... Silver!
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Good for you. You can look at situations and think through options for positive change. However, there is still more you can learn to get to the GUTSY top level. You tend to be a Pleaser. No more saying YES when your real responsibility is to offer suggestions rather than DO for others. Navigate the route to power and productivity with new mindset tools. My Gutsy Women Lead program helps you build confidence, strengthen your voice, and step into leadership in both your personal and professional life.
3.
Your Gutsy Behavior Style is...Gold!
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You are right at the tipping point of GUTSY success. Keep going and keep growing. While you still have a bit of the Drama Queen in you, that can change, and you can become a fabulous storyteller instead. My Gutsy Women Lead program helps you build confidence, strengthen your voice, and step into leadership in both your personal and professional life.
4.
Your Gutsy Behavior Style is...Platinum!
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CONGRATS!!!!! You are a GUTSY GAL and a leader to be followed. You have already transformed many of the outdated behavior patterns. Best of all, you have the courage of your convictions to speak up and be heard. Do yourself a favor and read my book "GUTSY: How Women Leaders Make Change." YOU GO, GIRL!!!!! Also, join the private Women's Leaders Inner Circle Facebook group to network with thousands of women who make a difference in the world, one day at a time. Hope to see you there!