Leading teams takes a lot of leadership skills, including goal setting and communication. What archetype dominants your leadership style when it comes to goal setting and communication?
Goals give me something to fuel my competitive nature and drive results.
B.
Not really feeling the goal thing. They feel so formal.
C.
Goals are great for setting a direction, but I like them to stay flexible so I can pivot if I feel the need to.
D.
They help me grow.
E.
I love goals! It is a game of strategy.
2.
How do you set goals?
A.
I take a laid-back approach. Keep it simple. Just decide.
B.
I map a course I want to head to, but remain flexible and shift frequently.
C.
Visualize the finish line and then go for it!
D.
I know the objective, prepare for the obstacles, and stretch the goals to get great outcomes.
E.
I think about what I want to accomplish, and I do what I can to support that goal.
3.
How do you approach risks?
A.
I take calculated risks, and push just outside of the comfort zone.
B.
I like to take some risk, but keep it realistic.
C.
Risks come up - I can plan, and I can pivot
D.
Sometimes I look at risks on the horizon and assess how to support the goals with the risks best. Other times I get ready to take on the heat and navigate the barriers.
E.
What risks? If something comes up I will deal with it on the spot.
4.
What happens when you achieve a goal?
A.
I go out to celebrate!
B.
I dream up the next one.
C.
I brainstorm what's next. Sometimes it is difficult to choose which way to go because there are so many great ideas.
D.
I am the champion!
E.
I celebrate, and begin to stretch the goal out more for bigger results
5.
What size is your team?
A.
Just me!
B.
2-10
C.
11-25
D.
26-100
E.
101-250
F.
251+
6.
How does your team participate in setting the goals?
A.
I share the vision and we all work to get there.
B.
They run the plays I direct them to run. Sometimes they get it right. Sometimes I need to hold them to the fire.
C.
The team has to buy-in 100% to get the job done. The goal may come from the company, but I make sure the team has my complete support in getting it done.
D.
My team weighs in, explores the options and participates in the goal setting and strategy mapping.
E.
We brainstorm together. Sometimes it is difficult to choose which way to go because we have so many great ideas.
