What's Your Leadership Edge?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Which best describes your relationship with your staff?

  • A.
    My staff feels like I am a shoulder to lean on and a friend
  • B.
    My staff knows they can come to me with any issue and we will work towards a solution
  • C.
    My staff knows they can come to me if they need support in area of their job (dishes and all).
  • D.
    My staff have a friendly relationship with me yet understand and respect my boundaries
  • E.
    My staff routinely check in with me to ensure standards are being met
• 2.
  Which best describes why staff love working for you?

  • A.
    I am committed to helping my staff grow towards their individual goals.
  • B.
    I am extremely clear about my expectations and staff know exactly who is accountable for what.
  • C.
    My staff feels like they have a lot of freedom in their classroom.
  • D.
    I am willing to train and re-train my staff in any area if I notice they are struggling
  • E.
    The work environment I create is fun - we all laugh and connect a lot.
• 3.
  How do you prevent licensing violations?

  • A.
    I’m unclear on all licensing rules and leave it to my team to keep us in compliance.
  • B.
    I ensure my staff are competent in licensing guidelines and mentor them when they have questions.
  • C.
    I personally check all areas of the program to ensure they meet licensing guidelines.
  • D.
    I give everyone a checklist to review for licensing violations and check it afterwards.
  • E.
    Mistakes are not acceptable. I have checklists that I use to personally review each area of the program.
• 4.
  A child has been left out on the playground - which statement best describes how you would handle this situation?

  • A.
    I would feel annoyed that staff did not follow the protocols to ensure this didn’t happen. I would begin an investigation process immediately, interview staff, communicate with parents, and begin the determination of the outcome for the staff member’s employment.
  • B.
    I would feel disheartened and fearful and . I would begin by gathering information about the incident and walk the responsible staff member through the mistake
  • C.
    I would feel highly emotional and panic about the situation, pull myself together, and move forward with our company’s policy in regards to children being left unattended.
  • D.
    I would feel disappointed. I would be firm in our expectations and ask the responsible team member to identify how and when the mistake was made.
  • E.
    I would be absolutely livid - my staff are highly trained and mistakes like this are not acceptable. I would begin an investigation and prepare paperwork for termination of responsible staff member.
• 5.
  Which statement best describes your strengths in giving a tour?

  • A.
    I connect deeply and can remember details about the families I tour.
  • B.
    I know all ins and outs of our program and can describe it in many different ways.
  • C.
    I am highly skilled at individualizing tours to the families interests.
  • D.
    I know all there is to know about my program - which makes families feel confident in choosing to enroll.
  • E.
    I show potential families the facility and let them speak with the staff
• 6.
  Which statement best describes how you follow up with perspective clients?

  • A.
    I follow up as soon as possible and appropriate - ready to get those families in!
  • B.
    I delegate to my assistant director
  • C.
    I will always always follow company policy and have a response prepared within the timeframe outline in that policy
  • D.
    First thing I do in the morning is log into my CRM and see do the follow up tasks that are assigned to me.
  • E.
    Consistent follow up with the families who I felt connected with - if it didn’t feel like as good of a fit…I’ll get to it tomorrow.
• 7.
  Which best describes your relationship with budgeting?

  • A.
    I’m constantly learning about budgeting. It doesn’t come naturally to me but I’m constantly using new tools to improve.
  • B.
    I love to meet my numbers and watch the bank account add up, when the numbers go down I feel like I’m failing.
  • C.
    Budgets are black and white - I stick to them and ensure payroll and enrollments meet expectations.
  • D.
    I understand and get the concept of budgets but the vision is more important than tracking them.
  • E.
    I know my program and know where to best spend my budget. I try not to overspend but will not compromise what I believe is quality.
• 8.
  Select the statement that best describes how you track classroom budgets

  • A.
    Classrooms are responsible for tracking their budget.
  • B.
    Staff members can put in their order request and I order everything.
  • C.
    Staff members turn in receipts or requests and I track it in a spreadsheet I have created.
  • D.
    If a receipt is turned in - they get reimbursed. I’ll try to track it.
  • E.
    I follow the company policy.
• 9.
  Select the statement that best describes what brings you pride. 

  • A.
    I pride myself on hearing people out and leveling up my staff with me.
  • B.
    I pride myself on being friendly and personable. Relationships are the key to everything.
  • C.
    I pride myself on being knowledgeable in my field. I know my job really really well and I can execute it well.
  • D.
    I pride myself on efficiency, decision making, and getting things done.
  • E.
    I pride myself on my passion for providing the best quality
• 10.
  Select the statement that best describes how you avoid things

  • A.
    I prioritize the things I can control to avoid non-preferred tasks
  • B.
    I avoid things if I don’t believe I will be good at them and feel resentful of people who try new things or have new experiences.
  • C.
    I avoid things by getting into meaningful conversations
  • D.
    Procrastination is my friend. I avoid things until I absolutely have to face them.
  • E.
    I avoid things by starting new projects

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  The Maestro

  Image Source

  Congrats, friend! By completing this quiz, you've shown a commitment to being the best leader you can be and creating great working environments. According to your responses, your Leadership Edge is: The MaestroSo what does that actually mean? This means you are a champion at checking things off the to-do list and ensuring everything meets your high standards. The precious commodity of time is often spent correcting the work of others or closely overseeing projects because it is hard for you to trust that your team will handle things appropriately. This style is probably best summed as the “do as I do” approach because you are constantly leading by example. Staff feel as though they can always count on you to ensure everything is done and done well. Staff and families trust you because you have the answer to everything. You are highly budget conscious, and rarely have any licensing citations. “Whatever you want to do, do with full passion and work really hard towards it. Don't look anywhere else.” - Virat Kohli StrengthsStaff loves The Maestro because they can trust you will get things doneYou know the program and processes inside out - they have the answer to everything. This makes potential families ready to sign up within minutes of meeting with you. You're highly budget conscious - you know where money is going and where it's coming from. There are rarely any licensing issues that happen under your watchThe Maestro is a leader high in: determination, dependability, and thoughtfulness. You know what needs to get done and you will do it well. You put a lot of thought and consideration into your work and it shows. Accomplishment and high quality inspire and energize you to show up each day to the fullest of your ability. ChallengesLeading others can feel frustrating. You know what they are capable of and are happy to teach them - but letting go of the vision you have in your mind is extremely challenging. You want to just put your head down and do your work - why can't others do the same?What's Eating Your Time?Doing everything because no one does it better than them - lack of trust is killing their time, workaholics and not much personal timeWhat's Your Biggest Opportunity for Growth?Empowerment. You love your staff deeply - you see the amazing skills they offer, but you just can't let go of the ownership. Learning to empower others and hole them accountable for high quality work will save you time and advance your program faster. How Does the CCC Framework Support The Maestro?The CCC Framework can support The Maestro by: Helping you learn to empower others to take tasks off your plateAssisting you in letting go of perfectionism Teaching you to have a better work/life balanceProviding systems so you can easily delegate your unpreferred tasks.CCC is here to support you in building strong connections with your staff and empowering them to take some things off your plate. Allowing you to focus on the big picture rather than the small details of day to day operations. Looking for a Little Extra Guidance? Check Out These Free Resources1. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram. I post tips on managing staff, communicating with parents, and all the other parts of being an ECE Leader!2. Book a consultation with me. If you need hands-on help, don't hesitate to book a consultation with me. It's free, so you have nothing to lose.Want to Be Friends? You'll Find Me in Your Inbox Tomorrow with More Tips Based on Your Leadership Edge!
• 2.
  The Ringleader

  Image Source

  Congrats, friend! By completing this quiz, you've shown a commitment to being the best leader you can be and creating great working environments. According to your responses, your Leadership Edge is: The RingleaderSo what does that actually mean? This means you are a visionary with lofty goals and a flair for providing magical moments. You have a vision and can rally your team around a shared vision The precious commodity of time is often spent correcting the work of others or closely overseeing projects because it is hard for you to trust that your team will handle things appropriately. This style is probably best summed as the “I trust your judgment” approach. You are the type of leader that likes people to feel as though their individual strengths are being highlighted and they are highly valuable to your program. It is a useful style to instill confidence in those you work with. High performing staff feel trusted to use their discretion in the classroom and parents feel as though their children’s individual needs will be met; and because staff feel trusted they have the skills to problem solve and come up solutions in real-time as well as design and implement individual systems that keep the program in compliance with licensing. Being focused on individuals helps you bring in new families and convert tours to new enrollments with ease. “If you are working on something exciting that you really care about, you don't have to be pushed. The vision pulls you.” - Steve JobsStrengthsSkilled staff loves you because you provide the freedom to them to run their own classrooms and meet children where they are at. You speak with a lot of confidence when talking to parents and developing kids autonomy - so families feel comfortable trusting their children with your program. Making money flows easily to you!You empower staff to fix problems and provide solutions real-time and design systems that provide high levels of safety for the children. The Ringleader is a leader high in: Pioneering, creativity, and is highly dynamic. You can see the big picture and put the right people in the right place to bring it to fruition. Autonomy and growth inspire and energize you to show up each day to the fullest of your ability. ChallengesYou are highly skilled and know what needs to be done - others not following through can feel disappointing. Some challenges you face include that your staff can sometimes feel as though they have little direction to work with, you may be disorganized and have a lot of incomplete paperwork, and tend to delegate tasks that others aren’t able to properly handle. What's Eating Your Time?The precious commodity of time is often spent going back to fix things the staff have not done correctly or managing the fallout for a staff decision. What's Your Biggest Opportunity for Growth?Structure and Systems. You know what needs to be done - but it's not always being completed in a timely manner or to your standards. Creating and sticking to systems and structures will help you and your team grow.How Does the CCC Framework Support The Ringleader?The CCC Framework can support The Ringleader by: Helping in the development of systems and training to ensure staff decisions align with your vision and mission.Teach you how to improve your follow up to all types of communication Finding any "money leaks" to increase your monthly revenueHelp you learn to appropriately delegate tasks. CCC is here to support you in helping you create and maintain structure and systems that allow autonomy while ensuring the ball is never dropped. Looking for a Little Extra Guidance? Check Out These Free Resources1. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram. I post tips on managing staff, communicating with parents, and all the other parts of being an ECE Leader!2. Book a consultation with me. If you need hands-on help, don't hesitate to book a consultation with me. It's free, so you have nothing to lose.Want to Be Friends? You'll Find Me in Your Inbox Tomorrow with More Tips Based on Your Leadership Edge!
• 3.
  The Enchanter

  Image Source

  Congrats, friend! By completing this quiz, you've shown a commitment to being the best leader you can be and creating great working environments. According to your responses, your Leadership Edge is: The EnchanterSo what does that actually mean? This means you build strong connections with everyone you interact with and people see you in a positive light. The precious commodity of time is often spent focusing on the things you find most engaging or people centered concerns. This style is probably best summed up as the “friendly and fun” approach because you are a joy to be around and engaging to everyone you speak with. Staff feel connected to you on a personal level and families are willing to forgive mistakes because they love interacting with you. This style allows you to get great deals and hold loyalty from staff, families, and other management. “Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them." - Dalai LamaStrengthsStaff enjoy you as a human being. They enjoy being around and interacting with you. Parents are loyal to you because they feel connected. They are more willing to forgive mistakes because of your close relationship.Your great personality helps you find the best deals. You are innovative and always brining new ideas to your program. The Enchanter is a leader high in: Charm, diplomacy, and is highly energetic. You value the people in your program and are an expert at creating community wherever you go. Acclaim and influence inspires and energizes you to show up each day to the fullest of your ability. ChallengesYou have incredible skill in building and maintaining relationships - but this can deter you from getting some of the day to day tasks done. You have a hard time being decisive in the moment - meaning it can take a long time to get things done. What's Eating Your Time?The precious commodity of time is often spent on meeting with staff. You are highly accessible, which people love, but it prevents you from getting some of the day to day work done. What's Your Biggest Opportunity for Growth?Focus and Habits. You plan your day out based on needs, but sometimes that brings you down a rabbit hole of less important tasks. Creating good working habits and maintaining focus is your big work. How Does the CCC Framework Support The Enchanter?The CCC Framework can support The Enchanter by: Helping you be more decisive and communicate your expectations - leading to higher levels of trust from your staffDevelop systems that will prevent mistakes from happening to protect your brand. Creating habits, processes, and procedures around managing the program's finances. Teach you to support your staff in being responsible for following licensing. CCC Framework supports The Enchanter by creating a level of focus and habits around the big picture. When we focus on personal relationships it can be challenging to create lasting change that improves the program as a whole. The Conscious Classroom Certification helps enchanting leaders develop strong habits that improve everyone’s overall experience. Looking for a Little Extra Guidance? Check Out These Free Resources1. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram. I post tips on managing staff, communicating with parents, and all the other parts of being an ECE Leader!2. Book a consultation with me. If you need hands-on help, don't hesitate to book a consultation with me. It's free, so you have nothing to lose.Want to Be Friends? You'll Find Me in Your Inbox Tomorrow with More Tips Based on Your Leadership Edge
• 4.
  The Coach

  Image Source

  Congrats, friend! By completing this quiz, you've shown a commitment to being the best leader you can be and creating great working environments. According to your responses, your Leadership Edge is: The CoachSo what does that actually mean? This means that you are at your best when you are guiding your team to answers from a place of curiosity. Your most precious commodity of time is often spent holding space for your team by providing deep and meaningful 1:1 sessions, most often without a concrete plan of forward action.This style is probably best summed as the “I know what you are capable of” approach. Coaching leaders are kind, loving, and curious people by nature and send that energy into their leadership style. “Arouse in the other person an eager want. He who can do this has the whole world with him.” - Dale CarnegieStrengthsStaff feel seen, safe, and understood by you Your genuine curiosity about people makes families feel specialEnrolling new families comes easy to you - meaning you can easily have a full program You are highly intuitive and can sense when things are off The Coach is a leader high in: Curiosity, compassion, and is highly strategic. You believe in your team and will help them reach their dreams. Development and intuition inspires and energizes you to show up each day to the fullest of your ability. ChallengesYou attract people who need coaching and hand holding because it fulfills something in you and in them. This leads to you needing to spend a lot of time on your team - leading them to the water so to speak. You have a hard time knowing when to ask questions and 'coach' your team, and when to be the decisive leader. What's Eating Your Time?The precious commodity of time is often spent in hours and hours of meetings with people talking in circles and never getting to a place of concrete action.What's Your Biggest Opportunity for Growth?Goal achievement. You desire to help others make decisions and come to the right decision delays actions from taking place. How Does the CCC Framework Support The Coach?The CCC Framework can support The Coach by: Helping you develop more independence in your staffImplementing systems that will allow your families to be more independent and need you lessDeveloping processes for determining spending to help you make decisions fasterCreating and implement processes and procedures to ensure you're not just responding to the "squeeky wheels" leading to a happier team and client base overall. CCC Framework supports The Coach by helping you create concrete action plans for their team and ensure all members of your organization have the blueprints for the game plan and are able to complete their tasks.Looking for a Little Extra Guidance? Check Out These Free Resources1. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram. I post tips on managing staff, communicating with parents, and all the other parts of being an ECE Leader!2. Book a consultation with me. If you need hands-on help, don't hesitate to book a consultation with me. It's free, so you have nothing to lose.Want to Be Friends? You'll Find Me in Your Inbox Tomorrow with More Tips Based on Your Leadership Edge!
• 5.
  The Captain

  Image Source

  Congrats, friend! By completing this quiz, you've shown a commitment to being the best leader you can be and creating great working environments. According to your responses, your Leadership Edge is: The CaptainSo what does that actually mean? This means that you are at your best when emergencies occur and you can spring into action. Your priority is providing tasks that move your program forward in the best light possible. Your most precious commodity of time is often spent looking for things in your program that aren’t working then taking on the burden of fixing mistakes or improving what you already have.This style is probably best summed as the “Most Influential Person” approach. Commanding leaders are best described as decisive, compelling, and in charge! “I like everything a certain way. I’m not somebody who can just lay back and let it happen… And I think that’s what’s gotten me to where I am in life.” - Kris JennerStrengthsStaff know exactly where you stand on issues and you hold everyone accountable for their actionsYou're excellent at tours and following up with potential and exisiting families in your programYou have a high attention to detail and almost never get a licensing violation You have a process for everything. The Captain is a leader high in: Ambition, honesty, and is highly organized. You have all the information ready and processes prepared. You are ready to take on any challenge that might come your way. Authority and recognition inspires and energizes you to show up each day to the fullest of your ability. ChallengesYou are a decisive leader but don't let your team make many decisions for themselves. When you are gone staff can struggle because they don't have the skills to function well without you.What's Eating Your Time?The precious commodity of time is often spent looking for things that aren't working and re-creating processes around it, and training on those new processes. What's Your Biggest Opportunity for Growth?Relationships and Peace of Mind. Taking time to allow yourself to build relationships with your staff will help them feel more independent and allow you to have greater peace of mind. How Does the CCC Framework Support The Captain?The CCC Framework can support The Captain by: Helping you learn how to effectively delegate tasks to staffLowering your turnover rate by building stronger relationships and fostering independenceDeveloping processes for determing where to spend/restrict money based on outside dataBetter training staff to have a deep understanding of polices, procedures, and expectations. CCC Framework supports The Captain by building relationships with your staff and team, as well as taking the burden of EVERYTHING off of your shoulders and showing you how to delegate and hold people accountable so you can sleep at night.Looking for a Little Extra Guidance? Check Out These Free Resources1. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram. I post tips on managing staff, communicating with parents, and all the other parts of being an ECE Leader!2. Book a consultation with me. If you need hands-on help, don't hesitate to book a consultation with me. It's free, so you have nothing to lose.Want to Be Friends? You'll Find Me in Your Inbox Tomorrow with More Tips Based on Your Leadership Edge!