How Self-Aware Are You as a Leader?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  When receiving feedback from your team, how often do you hear something that genuinely surprises you?

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  • A.
    Rarely, I generally know what they’ll say.
  • B.
    Occasionally, but I try to anticipate most feedback.
  • C.
    Often, and it makes me rethink my leadership approach.
• 2.
  How do you react when a decision you make is questioned by your team?

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  • A.
    I explain why my decision stands—it’s my responsibility to lead.
  • B.
    I listen but often reaffirm my original stance.
  • C.
    I encourage discussion and reconsider my position if needed.
• 3.
  How comfortable are you admitting when you’re wrong?

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  • A.
    I rarely need to—I usually make the right calls.
  • B.
    It’s uncomfortable, but I do it when necessary.
  • C.
    I openly acknowledge mistakes as a growth opportunity.
• 4.
  If I asked your team to describe your leadership style in 3 words, how confident are you that their words would match yours?

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  • A.
    Very confident—it’s clear how I lead.
  • B.
    Somewhat confident—there might be slight differences.
  • C.
    Not sure—I'd be curious to see what they say.
• 5.
  How often do you reflect on your leadership impact at the end of the day?

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  • A.
    Rarely—I’m too busy focusing on execution.
  • B.
    Sometimes, when things don’t go as planned.
  • C.
    Regularly—I make it a habit to evaluate my impact.
• 6.
  When was the last time you actively sought unfiltered feedback from someone who reports to you?

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  • A.
    Over a year ago, or never.
  • B.
    In the last few months.
  • C.
    In the last few weeks.
• 7.
  If your team could change one thing about your leadership, do you know what it would be?

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  • A.
    I don’t think there’s much they’d change.
  • B.
    I have some idea, but I’m not certain.
  • C.
    Yes, I actively work on it with them.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
   →Potential Blind Spots 

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  GROWTH OPPORTUNITY: IDENTIFY POTENTIAL BLIND SPOTSSummary: Your responses indicate areas for significant growth in self-awareness. Developing a deeper understanding of how your actions impact others will help you become a more effective leader.✅ Next Steps:🔹 Actively seek constructive feedback and commit to listening without defensiveness.🔹 Engage in structured leadership training or coaching sessions to build your skills.🔹 Read The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership by Jim Dethmer to develop a growth mindset.📆 30-Day Growth Challenge: Implement a structured feedback loop and commit to making changes based on insights gained.Your Leadership Growth PathwayYour leadership journey is ongoing. Implementing these next steps will help you increase self-awareness, build stronger relationships, and drive more impactful leadership results.THIS IS A SUMMARY OF YOUR RESULTS
• 2.
  → Emerging Self-Awareness 

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  SUMMARY: You are on the right track toward leadership self-awareness but still have some areas where refinement can elevate your effectiveness. You are open to feedback and self-reflection but may not consistently apply it.Here are some Next Steps for you to consider:🔹 Develop a structured approach to feedback by setting up regular check-ins with your team.🔹 Implement self-reflection techniques such as leadership journaling or peer coaching.🔹 Read Radical Candor by Kim Scott to enhance your ability to lead with empathy and accountability.Your Leadership Growth PathwayYour leadership journey is ongoing. Implementing these next steps will help you increase self-awareness, build stronger relationships, and drive more impactful leadership results.📆 30-Day Growth Challenge: Identify one leadership behavior you’d like to improve and seek feedback from your team on it.Want to accelerate your leadership growth?
• 3.
  → High Self-Awareness 

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  ELEVATE YOUR IMPACT & EFFECTIVENESSSummary: You have strong self-awareness and are actively engaged in refining your leadership style. Your ability to seek feedback, reflect on your decisions, and involve your team in key processes sets you apart.✅ Next Steps:🔹 Continue fostering a culture of openness by mentoring others on leadership self-awareness.🔹 Challenge yourself to identify one new area of growth and track progress.🔹 Read advanced leadership books such as Multipliers by Liz Wiseman and Dare to Lead by Brené Brown.📆 30-Day Growth Challenge: Share leadership insights with your team and encourage them to develop their own self-awareness strategies.Want to take your leadership to its next level?
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