Remote Leadership Assessment:

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Quiz Questions

1.
My team understands the big picture and long-term goals of the business.
- A.
  Not at all true - I'm the only one who understands the big picture and long term goals. And to be honest, I'm note ven sure what the big picture is sometimes.
- B.
  Somewhat true - I have talked about goals but I'm not sure we are all on the same page.
- C.
  Absolutely true. The team knows the direction and the long term goals for the business. We are committed to growing together.
2.
Everyone knows how their role contributes to our mission and revenue.
- A.
  Absolutely true - team members understand their roles and hold responsibility for getting results.
- B.
  Somewhat true - Our team delivers consistent results most of the time but I find myself having to send reminders or to ensure quality stays top notch. Or not all of our team members are consistent.
- C.
  Not true at all - I am still holding the reins on everything. I delegate tasks but find myself always having to fix mistakes.
3.
We revisit our goals regularly and adjust direction as a team.
- A.
  Not true - We go day by day and deal with what is in front of us. I don't look at our numbers.
- B.
  Somewhat true - As the owner, I look at our performance and revenue but we don't discuss it as a team
- C.
  100% - The team knows our goals and where we are at. We discuss progress regularly and how we can improve.
4.
Communication & Visibility: I know what my team is working on without constantly checking in.
- A.
  Not at all true — I often feel in the dark. This can create stress when we get close to deadlines.
- B.
  Somewhat true — I get updates but they’re inconsistent.
- C.
  Absolutely true. Our communication rhythms keep me informed without micromanaging.
5.
Communication gets lost.
- A.
  Never - We use consistent channels to communicate progress and issues. Things don't slip through the cracks.
- B.
  We "hope" not. - With emails, texts, slack channels and phone calls, we try to check it all but I worry that we could miss things.
- C.
  Well....it happens more than we want to admit. We are often apologizing to clients that their message went to spam, got missed or that we took too long to respond. It happens to our team too.
6.
We have consistent rhythms for team updates
- A.
  No - we connect when there is an issue but everyone does their own thing for the most part.
- B.
  It could be better - we try to schedule time for updates and meetings but they often get bumped when other priorities come up.
- C.
  yes - we have regular check ins for the team. Everyone knows what is happening and has time to share their insights.
7.
I provide regular feedback to all team members.
- A.
  Yes - I have a habit of sharing positive feedback and areas for improvement.
- B.
  It's a bit erratic. I give positive feedback but tend to avoid the hard stuff. OR I will let team members know when they are off track but I don't give praise very often.
- C.
  It's not effective or doesn't happen. I will fix it myself instead of giving feedback.
8.
Team members own their results and follow through on commitments.
- A.
  Yes - team members will hold each other accountable even if I am not there.
- B.
  Somewhat - most team members take responsibility but not everyone is holding their weight
- C.
  No - I am often reaching our to remind the team of deadlines and deliverables.
9.
Underperformance is addressed early and clearly.
- A.
  Yes - we have a clear onboarding process that explains what performance requirements
- B.
  Somewhat - depending on the person, we will sometimes let this go on too long.
- C.
  No - I tend to avoid these conversations. Instead of talking about performance, I will adjust expectations or workload.
10.
Culture & Connection: My remote team feels connected, engaged, and like part of something bigger.
- A.
  Not at all true — they feel more like individual freelancers than a team.
- B.
  Somewhat true — we connect occasionally but it’s hit or miss.
- C.
  Absolutely true. We have routines and touchpoints that build culture.
11.
We’ve created ways to celebrate wins, share stories, or feel human together.
- A.
  Absolutely - Even though we may have never met in person, we feel connected.
- B.
  Somewhat - not all members of our team participate or share
- C.
  No - we really just focus on the work. We don't know much about each other outside of that.
12.
Our team is collaborative.
- A.
  yes - Team members will connect with each other. They know who to reach out to.
- B.
  somewhat - Some team members with collaborate to keep things moving forward.
- C.
  no - all communication comes through me.
13.
Systems & Decision-Making: We use clear workflows and tools that are easy to follow.
- A.
  Not true — I assign tasks ad hoc - I’m often the bottleneck.
- B.
  Somewhat true — we have some systems but they’re inconsistent.
- C.
  Absolutely true. Our systems keep things moving and everyone knows what is happening.
14.
There are guidelines around who decides what (I’m not the bottleneck).
- A.
  Yes - team members take ownership of some decisions
- B.
  Somewhat - we are working towards delegating ownership but most things come through me right now
- C.
  I make all decisions in the business even the small ones.
15.
We have systems for onboarding, delegating, and completing tasks efficiently.
- A.
  100% - almost everything in the business has a system.
- B.
  Could be better - we have some systems but they are out of date or not used consistently
- C.
  Not yet - are systems really needed?

Quiz Outcomes

1.
0-25: Drifting
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You likely started your business because you wanted more freedom and flexibility in your own life. You hold yourself accountable and deliver great service. You like running your own schedule.. But when it comes to building a team, here is a hard truth... The exact things you love about your job may be limiting your business growth. I am not the type of coach who shies away from the hard stuff. You can build a life you love and have a successful business but it takes commitment and a plan. Delivering great service and leading a strong team are 2 different skill sets. The first got you to this point but you might need a bit of support in learning to lead well.The great news is that it is something you can learn.And when done well, it can lead to even more freedom and flexibility (and money) for you.-Want help interpreting your score and knowing where to start?Book a 30 minute complimentary call with Kari.
2.
26-50: Wobbly in the Waves
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You have built a strong business on your skills, your clients adore you and you have a solid reputation. You don't want to lose any of that as you build your team.You’re holding a lot — maybe too much. The hard truth - this is one of the most challenging stages of business growth. This stage is not sustainable long term. Having more clarity or structure in one or two key areas will create a solid foundation for your team. You’re close… but without a solid anchor and vision, things can drift off course fast.-Want help interpreting your score or feedback on where to focus next?Book a 30 minute complimentary call with Kari.
3.
60-75 - Anchored and On the Journey
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Your remote team is well-led! You have the systems and presence to support autonomy, connection, and results. Keep building what’s working — and refine as you grow.Take note of the specific areas - vision, communication, feedback, culture and systems. You may find that there are areas that could use some additional attention especially as your company grows or you expand into new offers.If you would like to chat more about how to take your remote business to even greater success, I'd be happy to chat. Book a 30 minute complimentary call with Kari.