How Courageous Are You at Work?

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Quiz Questions

1.
This year, have you admitted a mistake to your boss or team? 🙋🏾‍♂️
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- A.
  Yep!
- B.
  No, why would I do that?
- C.
  Once or twice...
- D.
  I don't make mistakes
2.
How often have you done work that goes beyond your official job description? 💪🏽
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- A.
  Always, I can't help it
- B.
  Never, it's not allowed
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Mostly when asked
3.
How often do you take on new projects or roles that you are not experienced in?
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- A.
  Too often?
- B.
  Never, that sounds like a nightmare
- C.
  I try hard not to
- D.
  When it helps my career
4.
When was the last time you risked your own reputation by standing up for a peer or coworker? 📣
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- A.
  I can't remember
- B.
  This month
- C.
  This year
- D.
  Last year
5.
Imagine this: Your boss asks about a recent mistake on a project. You know your co-worker, Nick, is at fault. How do you reply?⚠️
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- A.
  "Let me look into that and get back to you"
- B.
  "I have no clue"
- C.
  "Yes, Nick let this happen"
- D.
  "This is the first I've heard of that"
6.
Imagine this: Your team schedules an urgent call at the same time you already have an important family commitment. What do you say? ☎️
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- A.
  "Ok, I can hop on for the first 30 minutes"
- B.
  "I'll be there"
- C.
  "I can't make it"
- D.
  "I'll try to make it work"
7.
Think about a time when someone publicly disagreed with you in front of others. How did you feel? 🛑
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- A.
  Stressed and angry
- B.
  Impressed and curious
- C.
  Embarrassed and regretful
- D.
  That doesn't happen to me
8.
Would you reapply for the job you have today? 🤠
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- A.
  No way
- B.
  Yes!
- C.
  Maybe, if they paid me more
- D.
  Only if I could change bosses
9.
If you spent 30 days away from work (without email or calls), how effective would the team be in your absence? 🏝
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- A.
  More effective
- B.
  Less effective
- C.
  The same
- D.
  Everything would fall apart
10.
Would you be eager to work for a leader like you? 👀
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- A.
  Yes! Absolutely
- B.
  No, Never, Nope
- C.
  Maybe in the future
- D.
  Previously but not now
11.
In what area do people come to you for help the most: ⚡️
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- A.
  Hard conversations & decisions
- B.
  Performance turnaround
- C.
  Equity, inclusion & belonging
- D.
  Career planning & new opportunities
- E.
  None of the above
12.
If someone took my position today, they would focus on improving this area first: 🛠
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- A.
  Culture & Morale
- B.
  Processes & Systems
- C.
  Vision & Strategy
- D.
  Talent & Structure
13.
One year from now, if things at work are the same as they are today, I will be... 🗓
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- A.
  Depressed
- B.
  Burned out!
- C.
  OK...
- D.
  Excited!
14.
Fill in the blank: Success is _____________ 🪜
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- A.
  Happiness - Being content with my life
- B.
  Achievement - Favorable accomplishments I strive for
- C.
  Significance - Making an impact on the people I care about
- D.
  Legacy - Using my values & abilities to help others succeed

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Coward: Avoidance is a lifestyle 😱
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You are Cowardly🛑 Avoidance has become an addictionThe conflict, feedback, improvements and accountability you delay today are only spreading dysfunction further into your organization. Stop ignoring the fear or doubt. Add facts and other people's wisdom to your situation for a more accurate snapshot of both pitfalls and solutions. ⚡️Perhaps you feel powerless... to change your conditions or you’re convinced it doesn’t matter. The issue is this: unused capability, creativity and courage are not benign. The stress, anxiety, and frustration you feel are the fruit of complying with situations that don’t serve your well-being. 🤯 Fear is a fact of life but it's preventing you from addressing key areas of personal & professional growth. Your family, team and business are not experiencing all YOU have to offer. It's possible you are in a rough season or a place of resignation at work. Like walking down a dark tunnel, discouragement is difficult when there's no solution in sight.🧭 It's time to reset your Courage Compass...Here's the catch You don't have to become a better version of yourself. It's time to be who YOU were created to be. LISTEN - Ask courageous questions and consistently seek surprises, dissent and problems.EMPOWER - Let go of control in a critical area in order to build capability & creativity.ACCEPT - Build a culture of trust by embracing healthy conflict & having hard conversations.PROTECT- Create clarity from uncertainty by taking responsibility for my team's focus.Knowledge is not your problem. You can't think your way out of this one. It's time to face the facts, act on your beliefs and take a step closer to who you were created to be. What small action can you take today?3 Next StepsQUESTION to ask: What skill is almost effortless for you? How could you apply it to a new problem this week?ARTICLE to read: You're Inexperienced, Not UnqualifiedBOOK to buy: Rise: 3 Practical Steps for Advancing Your Career, Standing Out as a Leader, and Liking Your Life by Patty Azzarello Interested in learning more?-Invite me to teach this to your team-Read about my journey from Cowardice to Courage. -Subscribe to UNFOLLOW University, my weekly newsletter-Join me on LinkedIn
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Complacent: Denial is your weapon 🙈
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You are Complacent🛑 There's a more courageous version of youStop ignoring it. In the short term, everything is fine. But over time the conflict, feedback, improvements and accountability you ignore are only spreading dysfunction further into your organization. It's not always your fault but it's becoming your problem. Luckily, courage is a process that can be learned.⚡️Perhaps you feel unmotivated... to address specific conditions or you’re convinced it's someone else's job. You want to be on a cruise ship, not a battleship. The issue is this: your unused capability, creativity and courage are costing you happiness, achievement and significance. The stress, anxiety, and frustration you are avoiding won't go away with more vacations.🤯 Fear is a normal part of growth but it's preventing you from taking practical actions at work and home. Perhaps you're in a culture where preserving and protecting the status quo is just part of the job. You're hesitant to rock the boat because it hasn't gone well for others. Be careful, though, because complacency becomes contempt unless you deal with the real issues. Are you really in the right role or at the right place? Be honest with yourself.🧭 It's time to reset your Courage Compass...Here's the deal You don't have to become a better version of yourself. It's time to be who YOU were created to be. LISTEN - Ask courageous questions and consistently seek surprises, dissent and problems.EMPOWER - Let go of control in a critical area in order to build capability & creativity.ACCEPT - Build a culture of trust by embracing healthy conflict & having hard conversations.PROTECT- Create clarity from uncertainty by taking responsibility for my team's focus.Feel the fear. Allow it to make you curious about solutions and vulnerable about your limitations. Most people won't admit it but they feel the same as you. Why not change the playbook or find a team where your skills are valued? By facing the facts you can act on your beliefs and take a step closer to who you were created to be. What small action can you take today?3 Next StepsQUESTION to ask: What is your biggest unresolved problem? Why hasn’t time, energy or effort solved it?ARTICLE to read: The 5 Types of Disposable JobsBOOK to buy: Rise: 3 Practical Steps for Advancing Your Career, Standing Out as a Leader, and Liking Your Life by Patty Azzarello Interested in learning more?-Invite me to teach this to your team-Read about my journey from Cowardice to Courage. -Subscribe to UNFOLLOW University, my weekly newsletter-Join me on LinkedIn
3.
Conformist: Master of sameness 🧱
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You are a Conformist🛑 You think you're courageous enoughYou do the right things but why do you do them? One of the biggest misconceptions is that courage is the opposite of fear. This is false. The opposite of fear is conformity. Courage says: "I will act on what I believe despite fear." Conformity says: "I will act as they believe because of fear." You're stronger than you realize. You weren't meant to be molded into the shape of someone or something else, like a brick. Luckily, courage is a process that can be learned.⚡️Perhaps you feel satisfied On the surface, things are working for you and you're doing much better than your peers and friends in key areas. Inside of you lives a loyal soldier who has seen success by performing, achieving and complying with the culture. But the battles ahead won't be won by willpower, motivation or competency alone. By over-depending on your strengths you are overlooking the human side of having a life of sustained success beyond external victories. 🤯 Fear is a feature, not a glitch.It's perfectly normal to crave acceptance and approval - oftentimes it accelerates the climb up the ladder. But sameness is not oneness. The agreeable version of you is your biggest barrier to becoming a leader who unites diverse teams and unlocks the genius present across your organization. Perhaps you're in a culture where preserving and protecting the status quo is just part of the job. Be careful, though, because conformity becomes complacency unless you deal with the real issues. How much effort do you spend trying to fit in? Be honest with yourself.🧭 It's time to reset your Courage Compass...Here's the deal You don't have to become a better version of yourself. It's time to be who YOU were created to be. LISTEN - Ask courageous questions and consistently seek surprises, dissent and problems.EMPOWER - Let go of control in a critical area in order to build capability & creativity.ACCEPT - Build a culture of trust by embracing healthy conflict & having hard conversations.PROTECT- Create clarity from uncertainty by taking responsibility for my team's focus.You're looking for examples of modern leadership and it's scary to think you might have to make your own playbook. This is an invitation to pick a better battle by resisting the urge to take the shape of someone else's life. Embrace fear as a source of data instead of a decision-maker. Stay curious about solutions, vulnerable about limitations and open to other people's experiences. What small action can you take today to address a critical challenge with courage?3 Next StepsQUESTION to ask: What could a more courageous version of me do this week that would make a difference 1 year from now?ARTICLE to read: Your #1 Problem is Not FearBOOK to buy: Rise: 3 Practical Steps for Advancing Your Career, Standing Out as a Leader, and Liking Your Life by Patty Azzarello Interested in learning more?-Invite me to teach this to your team-Read about my journey from Cowardice to Courage. -Subscribe to UNFOLLOW University, my weekly newsletter-Join me on LinkedIn
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Courageous - Strength in action 🧭
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You are Courageous💪🏽 Courage is a skill.You're leading and succeeding on your terms. One of the biggest misconceptions is that courage is the opposite of fear. This is false. The opposite of fear is conformity. And you have been resisting the urge to allow approval, acceptance or even achievement determine how you will work and live. Your team is lucky to have you. But courage always comes at a cost.⚡️You're a strong leader. Strong leaders all walk with a limp and carry scars from experiences that taught them about themselves. It's time for you to continue setting the pace for the people around you without getting burned out by the endless list of duties. Remember, winning is short-term and fleeting so you need to embrace a fuller, richer definition of what lasting success looks like. It involves Happiness, Achievement, Legacy and Significance. You're not a machine, you're a human. Even strong leaders require rest. 🤯 Fear is a feature, not a glitch.The battles ahead won't be won by willpower, motivation or competency alone. By over-depending on your strengths you might be overlooking the human side of leading change. Continue embracing the messy, ugly awkward moments of managing people and projects. Be more aware of the people around you who will benefit from knowing your story, your past or your struggles. Choose wisely who to mentor and who to seek counsel from. You don't have to lead how you were led in the past. How much effort do others spend trying to fit in around you? How can you encourage them to bring their whole selves to work?🧭 It's time to share your Courage Compass...Here's the deal You're on your way, regardless of your current title or tax bracket. Remember, you don't have to become a better version of yourself. Continue being who YOU were created to be. LISTEN - Ask courageous questions and consistently seek surprises, dissent and problems.EMPOWER - Let go of control in a critical area in order to build capability & creativity.ACCEPT - Build a culture of trust by embracing healthy conflict & having hard conversations.PROTECT- Create clarity from uncertainty by taking responsibility for my team's focus.Stay curious about solutions, vulnerable about limitations and open to other people's experiences. What small action can you take today to address a critical challenge with courage?3 Next StepsQUESTION to ask: What could I do or stop doing that would make it easier to work with me?ARTICLE to read: Why Working Harder Doesn't WorkBOOK to buy: Move: How Decisive Leaders Execute Strategy Despite Obstacles, Setbacks, and Stalls by Patty Azzarello Interested in learning more?-Invite me to teach this to your team-Read about my journey from Cowardice to Courage. -Subscribe to UNFOLLOW University, my weekly newsletter-Join me on LinkedIn

How Courageous Are You at Work?

How do you really respond to fear at work? Courage?Cowardice?Complacency? Conformity?🧭 The Courage Compass only takes 2 minutes to complete and provides an assessment of how your actions - or inaction - impact your team.

Quiz Questions

Quiz Outcomes