Define Your Leadership Style

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  On a scale of 1-10, how much do you trust your team with important decisions?

  • A.
    1-4: I make the big decisions, and they take care of the busy work. When my employees prove themselves responsible, then they earn my trust.
  • B.
    5-7: It makes me a bit nervous, but I DO let them take charge now and then. I want my team to feel like I value their inputs and experience.
  • C.
    8-10: I empower my team by giving them opportunities to exercise their decision-making skills. I want them to learn and lead according to their unique design.
• 2.
  How do you make sure your team reaches their goals?

  • A.
    I spend the majority of the time giving directions and assigning tasks, down to the smallest details. I want to ensure there are no errors.
  • B.
    I let them know that we're all in this together. We work together, even when it's messy.
  • C.
    I delegate tasks to help my team to reach its goal. Everyone is important, and they can carry their fair share of responsibility.
• 3.
  If you had an employee that regularly underperforms, what do you do?

  • A.
    I expect them to resolve their issues and meet the demands of the office. Without superior performance, we have no need for them on our team.
  • B.
    I ask a coworker to speak with them about how to properly perform the work. Maybe they need someone else to intervene.
  • C.
    I grab a seat at their desk, and, together, we come up with a clear plan to get them on track. I'm willing to give my employees whatever they need to bounce back from challenging circumstances.
• 4.
  It's time for a new business strategy, what do you do?

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  • A.
    I create it all by myself – hey, I'm the boss for a reason. I know what works and what REALLY doesn't.
  • B.
    I assign a different task to everyone on my team – I know their work will come together wonderfully.
  • C.
    I ask my employees for their insights before finalizing anything. Those guys 'n gals have the best ideas.
• 5.
  How do you reward your highly-motivated employees?

  • A.
    I don't... My team doesn't need rewards to perform at the top of its game. Even my most creative employees are subject to the same protocols as everyone else.
  • B.
    I give them freedom! They're allowed to take more initiative and continue to prove themselves in new, inspiring ways.
  • C.
    I allow them to step up into a more managerial position. They help me decide how to delegate tasks – after all, they probably know their coworkers better than I do.
• 6.
  Woot woot! You've got a new hire, how do you train them up?

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  • A.
    I sit with them for the first few hours to ensure they can keep up with my office's pace. They've got to know there are high-standards in place.
  • B.
    I invite them to a meeting with the department heads. First order of business, get comfortable with your co-workers.
  • C.
    I let them dive right in! Doing = learning. Plus I don't want to give them cold sweats with an intense training session right off the bat...
• 7.
  It's crunch time! You're behind schedule on a project – how do you catch up?

  • A.
    I send everyone on my team a list of tasks to get done ASAP – plus I ask for a status update every hour.
  • B.
    I can't help but lose my cool. I don't understand why it's SO impossible for people to get their work done on time...
  • C.
    I ask my high-performing team members for their opinions. Sometimes it's best to admit when you don't have the answer.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Your Style is... Directing

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  Your directing leadership style means you have high expectations for your team. If anyone underperforms – even a little – they aren't a fit. You're a stickler for the rules and discourage experimentation. You might believe procedures are in place for a reason and should rarely be questioned.On top of that, it takes a lot of commitment to win your trust. This is because you need to give your employees more opportunities to prove themselves. You prefer to take the leading role in your business and make all the significant decisions.While your directing style means your office rarely falls out of order, it can still be an emotionally challenging work environment. As a result, your team may feel underappreciated and lose motivation to grow. Try giving them more freedom, and you might be happily surprised."If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader." – John Quincy Adams3 Quick Tips for Transforming Your Work Environment1) Listen to Your TeamLet your employees know their thoughts are valuable by setting aside time to hear them. If you have any especially quiet team members, try directly asking them for their opinions. Empowerment should be your endgame!2) Stay Open to New IdeasStay open to innovative ideas – just because something hasn't worked in the past doesn't mean it's not possible in the present. And – whatever you do – don't immediately reject whatever your workers have dared to share with you. 3) Reward Top PerformanceThis tip goes without saying. Your team will work harder and more efficiently when they feel appreciated. But some people don't like public recognition. So take time to learn their unique styles and what's most important to them!Before We Go Any Further – Let Me Introduce MyselfHi, I’m Danita Cummins, founder and CEO of Cummins Consulting Group and the host of the Entrusted to Lead podcast. I'm passionate about leadership and growth. I can help you navigate the leadership challenges that keep you and your team from reaching your potential. With nearly two decades of experience managing teams of 175+ people across 8 countries, I share my tools and techniques to help you become the best version of you!Want to learn more about how I can help you build thriving teams?
• 2.
  Your Style is... Coaching

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  Your coaching leadership style means you bring a powerful vision to the workplace. As a result, your team looks up to you for your non-stop stream of innovative ideas – just because something worked once doesn't mean there isn't a better way, am I right? You make your employees feel valuable by offering them opportunities to share their thoughts. You have no qualms about asking their opinions on choices you've made or are in the process of making – your office door is always open. So what's your hold up? While you're great at listening, you might need help to pass over the reigns entirely. On the other hand, you could become so committed to your vision that you only see some possibilities and miss something important."If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader." – John Quincy Adams3 Quick Tips for Transforming Your Work Environment1) Empower Your Team to LeadLet your employees know their thoughts are valuable by setting aside time to hear them. If you have any especially quiet team members, try directly asking them for their opinions. Empowerment should be your endgame!2) Listen to New IdeasStay open to innovative ideas – just because something hasn't worked in the past doesn't mean it's not possible in the present. And – whatever you do – don't immediately reject whatever your workers have dared to share with you. 3) Give Positive FeedbackThis tip goes without saying. Your team will work harder and more efficiently when they feel appreciated. But some people don't like public recognition. So take time to learn their unique styles and what's most important to them!Before We Go Any Further – Let Me Introduce MyselfHi, I’m Danita Cummins, founder and CEO of Cummins Consulting Group and the host of the Entrusted to Lead podcast. I'm passionate about leadership and growth. I can help you navigate the leadership challenges that keep you and your team from reaching your potential. With nearly two decades of experience managing teams of 175+ people across 8 countries, I share my tools and techniques to help you become the best version of you!
• 3.
  Your Style is... Supporting

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  Your supporting leadership style means you're all about collaboration. By working together, you know your team can accomplish big, bright things. You don't have to be the star of the show to shine... On top of that, you give your employees space to make critical decisions. This makes them feel valuable to your business. And if someone performs highly, you're keen to reward their efforts with more freedom and responsibility. You trust your employees to get the job done, which lets you take a step back from your desk and relax once in a while – but rest assured, you've earned it! "If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." – John Quincy Adams3 Quick Tips for Transforming Your Work Environment1) Empower Your Team to LeadLet your employees know their thoughts are valuable by setting aside time to hear them. If you have any especially quiet team members, try directly asking them for their opinions. Empowerment should be your endgame!2) Listen to New IdeasStay open to innovative ideas – just because something hasn't worked in the past doesn't mean it's not possible in the present. And – whatever you do – don't immediately reject whatever your workers have dared to share with you. 3) Give Positive FeedbackThis tip goes without saying. Your team will work harder and more efficiently when they feel appreciated. But some people don't like public recognition. So take time to learn their unique styles and what's most important to them!Before We Go Any Further – Let Me Introduce MyselfHi, I’m Danita Cummins, founder and CEO of Cummins Consulting Group and the host of the Entrusted to Lead podcast. I'm passionate about leadership and growth. I can help you navigate the leadership challenges that keep you and your team from reaching your potential. With nearly two decades of experience managing teams of 175+ people across 8 countries, I share my tools and techniques to help you become the best version of you!