What's your PROM Archetype®?

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Quiz Questions

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When presented with a complex problem, which of the following are you likely to do first?
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  Map out the problem and potential solutions. Put together a to-do list and start tackling the problem
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  Grab a blank sheet of paper to brainstorm and draw connections.
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When presented with a tough problem, my first inclination is to:
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  Think through it on my own
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  Gather people together to discuss
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When at a networking event, I prefer to:
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  Talk to a few people and really try to get to know them, even if that means making fewer connections
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  Connect with as many people as possible, even if that means not being able to learn about each one as much as I would like to
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At work, I tend to be most proud of my ability to
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  Challenge the status quo, innovate, come up with creative ideas to solve wicked problems
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  Create systems and processes to solve concrete problems
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When our team faces a challenge, I normally make a difference by
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  Challenging the status quo and coming up with new innovations or outside-the-box solutions
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  Making a game plan, coordinating, and synchronizing actions
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I feel most fulfilled at work when I:
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  Come up with creative ideas that solve problems
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  Nail the details, coordinate efforts, and get great results
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When it comes to a tough problem, my first inclination is to
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  Gather key people to discuss the problem, identify solutions, and develop a consensus way forward
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  Think though the problem myself, get the issues and big ideas right, and then direct people to work on an action plan
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When I want to recharge my batteries I tend to
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  Talk with people, do a group exercise class at the gym, or read in a public place
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  Go to a quiet place by myself to read or think
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Which role describes you?
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  CEO or Leader
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  Coach or Adviser

Quiz Outcomes

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Queen Elizabeth II - The Operator
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Congratulations, you are an Operator. 🛠️ Your PROM Archetype®: Operator Master of Systems. Guardian of Standards. Builder of What Lasts. You are the steady hand in a chaotic world. Like Queen Elizabeth II, you lead through quiet strength, precision, and consistency.You don’t need the spotlight—you let results speak for themselves. 🚀 What Makes You Powerful:Operators are the backbone of enduring success. You:✔ Keep the trains running on time—and to a very high standard.✔ See the gaps, inconsistencies, and looming risks others miss.✔ Build the plans, SOPs, and processes that scale excellence.✔ Tell visionaries when their great ideas are out of sync with reality.✔ Read people well, see through drama, and avoid the political theater. You might not seek the center of attention, but your quiet presence commands respect. 👑 Real Leaders Like You:Forget the myth that leaders must be loud, extroverted, or flashy. The world needs builders, stabilizers, and system-thinkers—especially in high-stakes environments.When you embrace your Operator strengths, you: Lead with clarity and purpose Create stability amidst chaos Build institutions and cultures that outlast trends Famous Operators: Sheryl Sandberg – architect of operational excellence at FacebookIndra Nooyi – reshaped PepsiCo through disciplined strategyGeorge Washington – built a nation with unwavering standardsQueen Elizabeth II – led with grace and resolve for 70 years 🧠 Your Next Best Steps:1. Play to your strengths.Become world-class at what comes naturally. When you operate in your zone of genius (high affinity + high skill), you get more done, feel more energized, and lead more effectively. 2. Surround yourself with others' strengths.Put Pioneers, Reconcilers, and Mavericks around you to complement your strengths, cover your blindspots, and strengthen your team. 3. Invest in yourself.The best performers never go it alone. Find people who challenge you, support your growth, and hold you accountable to your best. Not the “rah-rah” crowd—real partners in your success. 🎥 Watch: PROM Archetypes®: Getting into your Zone of Genius VideoDiscover how to build your high-affinity, high-skill role—your zone of genius—and help your team do the same. 🗓️ Book a Strategy Call: Ready to lead from your strengths and scale your impact? Let’s talk. You’ll get: Personalized insights into your Operator genius Action steps to drive growth without burnout A bold, grounded conversation—no pitch, just value 📅 Schedule your call: 👋 From Chris: I’ve made the classic mistake of trying to be the extrovert everyone told me I should be. I burned out. Once I played to my strengths, everything changed. Now, I work with leaders like you to scale your genius, build enduring cultures, and create bold, world-class results. Get 1% better each day. In 70 days, you're twice as good.
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Abraham Lincoln - The Reconciler
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🤝 Your PROM Archetype®: Reconciler Uniter. Harmonizer. Steady Hand in Turbulent Times. You are a Reconciler: someone who brings people together, fosters trust, and builds bridges that hold strong under pressure. Like Abraham Lincoln, your leadership flows from empathy, wisdom, and deep respect for others. You’re a natural when it comes to reading the room and navigating egos. You bring calm to chaos, connection to complexity, and alignment to divided teams. 💡 What Makes You Powerful:Reconcilers are the glue that holds organizations together. You:✔ Build deep trust across boundaries and personalities✔ See nuance, mediate conflict, and resolve unspoken tensions✔ Lead meetings that foster shared ownership and alignment✔ Understand the emotional dynamics others miss✔ Keep people on board—even in times of massive changeYour strength isn’t noise—it’s discernment.You don’t have to shout to be heard. People listen because they know you’re attuned to what matters. 🧭 Being Your Best Self:Let go of the myth that leaders must be bold visionaries charging ahead alone. That’s not your path. You lead by building something together. You: Create a positive workplace culture filled with psychological confidence Build diverse, high-trust teams Navigate complexity through consensus and conviction Reconciler leadership is real leadership—and it’s indispensable in every thriving organization. Famous Reconcilers:Abraham Lincoln – preserved a fractured nation with grace under fireDwight Eisenhower – built wartime coalitions and postwar prosperityMargaret Thatcher – governed through pragmatic resolveMeg Whitman – led with calm strength at eBay and HPBarbara Walters – opened hearts and minds through connection 🔑 Your Next Best Moves:1. Own your genius.Forget the noise about fixing your “flaws.” Instead, deepen your natural strengths. You’re most effective when you're building trust, guiding teams, and creating alignment.When you work in your high-affinity, high-skill zone, it feels energizing.That’s where the magic happens—and where your impact multiplies.2. Beware the “ideal style” myth.You’ll hear advice about being bolder, louder, or more disruptive. Ignore it. That’s not about you—it’s about them. Reconciler leadership isn’t flashy. It’s foundational.3. Find your allies.Even the wisest leaders need trusted partners. Surround yourself with people who value your gifts and help you grow. The best advisors don’t try to fix you—they amplify you. 🎥 Watch: PROM Archetypes® Video: Leading in your Zone of GeniusLearn how to shape your role, elevate your team, and lead with presence, purpose, and peace of mind. 🗓️ Book a Strategy Call: Ready to lead from your strengths and scale your impact? Let’s talk. You’ll get: Personalized insights into your Pioneer genius Action steps to drive growth without burnout A bold, grounded conversation—no pitch, just value 📅 Schedule your call: 👋 From Chris: I’ve made the classic mistake of surrounding myself with people just like me. It led to complacency and groupthink. Once I built a team that complemented my strengths, everything changed. Now, I work with leaders like you to scale your genius, build enduring cultures, and create bold, world-class results. Get 1% better each day. In 70 days, you're twice as good.
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Oprah Winfrey - The Maverick
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🧭 Your PROM Archetype®: Maverick Trailblazer. Visionary. Strategic Game-Changer. You are a Maverick—a bold thinker and unconventional problem-solver. Like Oprah Winfrey, your power lies in seeing the world not just as it is, but as it could be—and having the courage to help others believe in that vision too.You see patterns others miss. You challenge assumptions.And you thrive in uncharted territory. 🧠 What Makes You Powerful:Mavericks are natural strategists and transformation agents. You:✔ Think deeply and critically about complexity and risk✔ Develop bold, innovative strategies to tackle “wicked” problems✔ See opportunity where others see only obstacles✔ Speak truth to power—and aren’t afraid to ruffle feathers✔ Struggle to tolerate mediocrity or complacency—and that’s a strengthYour genius lies not in fitting the mold, but in breaking it.You’re not here to maintain the status quo.You’re here to reimagine what’s possible. 🌟 Being Your Best Self:Let go of the myth that great leaders must be gregarious extroverts or people pleasers. That’s not your path. You’re here to see around corners, challenge lazy thinking, and forge a better way forward.The best Mavericks: Lead with ideas and conviction Pair with Operators and Reconcilers who keep things grounded Protect their energy by working in high-affinity roles that fuel, not drain them You don’t have to be loud. You have to be clear.Your vision, when paired with disciplined support, changes everything.⚡ Famous Mavericks:Steve Jobs – redefined technology with clarity, edge, and geniusOprah Winfrey – reshaped media and culture with purpose and insightEleanor Roosevelt – led through vision and moral courageAlexander Hamilton – architected a nation’s financial futureLady Gaga – broke molds, challenged norms, built a movement🚀 Your Next Best Moves:1. Own your difference.You’re not “too intense” or “too much”—you’re a Maverick. Channel that boldness into roles that enable you to solve complex problems and shape the big-picture strategy.Double down on your zone of genius: high skill + high affinity.2. Ignore the noise.People will try to tame you. Conform you. Dim your light.Don’t buy it. That’s projection. They’re uncomfortable with change.You? You were built to drive it.3. Build your coalition.Even the fiercest Mavericks need support. Surround yourself with people who complement your gifts—Operators who execute, Reconcilers who connect, and Pioneers who push innovation alongside you. And find advisors who can help you sharpen your edge without dulling your vision.🎥 Watch: PROM Archetypes®: Leading in your Zone of Genius VideoLearn how to stay in your genius zone and amplify your impact without burning out or going it alone. 📞 Book a Strategy Call Want clarity on how to lead from your Maverick strengths? Let’s talk.You’ll walk away with:Insights tailored to your archetypeAction steps to grow your influence and protect your energyA meaningful, no-pitch conversation about what’s next for you📅 Schedule your call here: https://calendly.com/chris-kolenda/30min 👋 From Chris:I spent too many years trying to lead in ways that didn’t align with who I really was.I learned the hard way—trying to fit someone else’s mold leads to burnout and mediocrity. But leaning into your unique genius?That’s where legacy is built.You’re a Maverick.The world doesn’t need you to tone it down.It needs you to rise up, think big, and lead from your deepest convictions.Get 1% better every day. In 70 days, you're twice as good.
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Mark Zuckerberg - The Pioneer
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🚀 Your PROM Archetype®: Pioneer Trail-Starter. Energy-Creator. Visionary Force for Change. You are a Pioneer—driven by possibility, powered by boldness, and ignited by new ideas. Like Mark Zuckerberg, you bring the spark that lights the fire of innovation and momentum.You don’t wait for permission.You take initiative, rally others, and move fast to shape the future. 🔥 What Makes You Powerful:Pioneers are catalysts. You:✔ Rally people behind new visions and energize them into action✔ See opportunity in chaos and courageously run toward it✔ Embrace risk when others retreat✔ Think on your feet and reframe problems into possibilities✔ Break rules that hold progress hostage—and rewrite better onesYou’re most alive when you're leading from the front, solving problems on the fly, and sparking ideas that others didn’t see coming. 🌟 Being Your Best Self:Let go of the myth that visionaries need to “slow down” to be responsible leaders.You’re not reckless—you’re relentlessly curious and action-oriented.But even Pioneers need anchors. That’s why the best Pioneer leaders: Surround themselves with detail-driven Operators Listen to Reconcilers who build trust and maintain unity Collaborate with Mavericks to sharpen their big ideas You bring the oxygen. Others help direct the flame. Together? You’re unstoppable.💥 Famous Pioneers:Winston Churchill – rallied a nation with decisive energy and beliefAngelina Jolie – reimagined the role of celebrity through activismGeneral George Patton – moved fast, took ground, and led from the frontThomas Jefferson – pushed the limits of thought, liberty, and leadershipMark Zuckerberg – reshaped global communication through bold action🧭 Your Next Best Moves:1. Play to your strengths.You’re here to build momentum. Focus on roles that let you experiment, iterate, and launch new things. Innovate. Don’t try to be “balanced.” Be brilliant at what lights you up.2. Tune out the status quo.Conventional advice will tell you to tone it down, slow your roll, or wait your turn. Ignore it. That’s fear talking. Your gift is helping others see what's possible—and move.3. Build your A-Team.No Pioneer succeeds alone. Surround yourself with Reconcilers, Operators, and Mavericks who will complement your strengths, cover your blindspots, and turn your ideas into reality. The best teams stabilize your speed without killing your spirit.🎥 Watch: PROM Archetypes®: Leading into your Zone of Genius VideoExplore how to channel your energy into high-impact, high-affinity roles—and help others catch the vision.🗓️ Book a Strategy Call:Ready to lead from your strengths and scale your impact?Let’s talk. You’ll get:Personalized insights into your Pioneer geniusAction steps to drive growth without burnoutA bold, grounded conversation—no pitch, just value📅 Schedule your call: 👋 From Chris:I’ve made the classic Pioneer mistake—charging ahead without the right support. It leads to burnout, missed execution, and lonely leadership.Once I built a team that complemented my strengths, everything changed.Now, I work with leaders like you to scale your genius, build enduring cultures, and create bold, world-class results.Get 1% better each day. In 70 days, you're twice as good.