Leading Teams Feels Hard

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Quiz Questions

1.
When a team member wants 1:1 time with you, my first reaction is...
- A.
  I'm so busy with running the business that I don't really know how I can fit this in too.
- B.
  I look forward to these sessions and prioritize making time for 1:1 time with team members.
- C.
  I know these are important but I really wonder how much they need time with me.
2.
When a team member has an emotional reaction to a situation, my first reaction is to...
- A.
  Ask them to share more about how they're feeling.
- B.
  Wonder why they can't hide their emotions better.
- C.
  Ignore the behavior unless it's extremely disruptive.
3.
When a team member brings up recognition for their work, my first reaction is...
- A.
  Wondering why they always want/need a thank you for doing their job.
- B.
  Shift the conversation after a quick thank you.
- C.
  To share the value I saw from the impact of the work they did.
4.
When my team member proposes a different approach than we usually follow, my first reaction is...
- A.
  To wonder why they won't just do it the way we always do it.
- B.
  To listen to the idea but with the intent of continuing to do it the current way, the one that works.
- C.
  To listen and potentially learn a new approach.
5.
When my team member requests to shift their work schedule for personal reasons, my first reaction is...
- A.
  To question why they need to shift their hours.
- B.
  To give them the flexibility they need with the agreement that the work will still get done.
- C.
  To look for them to provide for a valid rationale and how they're going to cover the time.
6.
When a team member doesn't see the purpose/impact of their work, my first reaction is...
- A.
  To ask them why this is coming up now.
- B.
  Work doesn't need a purpose. It's a job.
- C.
  To walk them through how their role fits into the broader organizational purpose and impact.
7.
When a team member wants to discuss what's next for their career, my first reaction is...
- A.
  To want to know more about what they're looking for next and what's their driving motivation.
- B.
  Why aren't they happy/content in their current role?
- C.
  How can I convince them this is a great role for them?

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Avoiding the Messy
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Your first instinct is to just keep doing what you're doing. You wish that managing and leading people was easier and that there could be a cookie-cutter approach to doing it well. Are you ready to rethink your approach?
2.
Uncommitted to Understanding & Harnessing the Messy
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Your first instinct is to do nothing if there's not a critical reason to. You know that leadership is about developing the team, but you're not confident about the role you will or should play.
3.
Harnessing the Messy
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Your first instinct is to lean in and understand what's going on. You know the power of teams comes from understanding the individual, their background, motivations, and ways of thinking. You want to create environments where people can do their best work.