What's your leadership style?

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Quiz Questions

1.
I encourage my team to participate when it comes to decision-making. I consider their suggestions and try to implement their ideas when possible.
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- A.
  Always
- B.
  Most of the time
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Not often
- E.
  Never
2.
Nothing is more important than accomplishing a goal or task.
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- A.
  Absolutely! I don't let anything stand in the way of getting things done
- B.
  Goals are important, and getting tasks or projects completed are key, but sometimes there are other factors that are impactful.
- C.
  Not really. If we get it finished great, but it's the journey not the destination that counts.
3.
I enjoy coaching people on new tasks and procedures
- A.
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  I love coaching, it's my passion!
- B.
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  I like coaching new people, it's fun.
- C.
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  Coaching new people is just part of my job.
- D.
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  Coaching new team member is not really my jam.
- E.
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  I really prefer not to coach new people.
4.
I closely monitor the schedule to ensure a task or project will be completed on time.
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- A.
  Always
- B.
  Most of the time
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  Not usually
- E.
  Never
5.
The more challenging the task the more I enjoy it!
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- A.
  Yes! I love a good challenge
- B.
  Sure. I like challenging projects.
- C.
  Sometimes. I could take it or leave it.
- D.
  Not reallly. Challening tasks don't really motivate me.
- E.
  Never. I don't enjoy a challenge at all.
6.
I encourage my team to be creative in their roles.
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- A.
  Always! The world needs more creative solutions
- B.
  Frequently, but not every project needs creativity.
- C.
  It's 50/50
- D.
  Not ususally. We just need follow the process and get it done.
- E.
  Never. My team doesn't need to be creative.
7.
When we have a new team member I like to...
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- A.
  Sit with them for the first few hours to ensure they can keep up with my office's pace. They've got to know there're high-standards in place 🤷
- B.
  I invite them to a meeting with the whole tea. First order of business, get comfortable with your co-workers.
- C.
  I let them dive right in! Doing = learning. Plus I don't want to give them cold sweats with an intense training session right off the bat...
- D.
  We have a great team onboarding program where they get to spend time with everyone on the team, be immersed in the culture and learn at a steady pace.
8.
Your two top employees are arguing nonstop, what do you do?
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- A.
  I tell them to get a grip and stop arguing! Hellooo, we've got deadlines to meet...
- B.
  I speak to them both separately to get a better sense of their conflict, then I guide them towards a resolution.
- C.
  I assign them to desks on opposite sides of the office – maybe if they just don't see one another, the conflict will solve itself.
- D.
  I set up a meeting for the three of us, so we can get everything out on the table and find a collaborative solution.
9.
It's crunch time! You're way behind schedule on a project – how do you catch up?
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- A.
  I send everyone on my team a list of tasks to get done ASAP –PLUS I get them to give me a status update every hour.
- B.
  I make sure my employees know exactly how much time we've got to work with. I trust them to get the job done.
- C.
  I ask my high-performing team members for their opinions. Sometimes it's best to admit when you don't have the answer.
- D.
  I can't help but lose my cool. I just don't understand why it's SO impossible for people to get their work done on time...
10.
When correcting mistakes I don't worry about relationships.
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- A.
  Never. I give the feedback direct and move on.
- B.
  Not really. I expect most people to take the feedback and not get emotional.
- C.
  Sometimes. There are some situations I worry about the realtionshp.
- D.
  Frequently. I generally think about how my feedback will impact our connect.
- E.
  Always. It's always my very first thought.
11.
I enjoy explaining the intricacies and details of a complex task or project to my team.
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- A.
  Yes! It's all about the details!
- B.
  Sure. I like to get into the nuts and bolts.
- C.
  Sometimes, but I like to take a balanced approach between the big picture and the details.
- D.
  Sort of but I lean more towards the vision.
- E.
  No details for me! I'm all about the big picture!
12.
Nothing is more important than building a great team!
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- A.
  Team is EVERYTHING!
- B.
  Having a great team is important.
- C.
  A great team is as important as a solid plan.
- D.
  Having a plan is slightly more important than a team.
- E.
  You have to have a great plan more than a great team.
13.
Counseling my team to improve their performance is second nature to me.
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- A.
  I was born to coach a team!
- B.
  I like coaching but I do have to work at it a bit.
- C.
  Being a coach for my team is a part of my job as a leader.
- D.
  Coaching isn't really my jam.
- E.
  I really don't enjoy the coaching aspect of my role.
14.
I honour other people's boundaries.
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  All the time!
- B.
  The best that I can.
- C.
  I'm usually pretty good.
- D.
  I'm a bit of a boundary breaker.
- E.
  I really don't care about others boundaries.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Your Style is... Directing (S1)
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Your directing, or telling, leadership style means you have high forus on tasks and execution. You like to provide directions and a really detailed account of how it needs to be done. You're a stickler for the rules and discourage experimentation. You might believe procedures are in place for a reason and should rarely be questioned.On top of that, it takes a lot of commitment to win over your trust. In part, this is due to you not giving your employees enough opportunities to prove themselves. You prefer to take the leading role in your business and make all the major decisions.While your directing style means your office rarely falls out of order, it can still be an emotionally challenging work environment. Your team may feel under-appreciated and become uninspired. Try giving them a bit more freedom, and you might be happily surprised."If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." – John Quincy Adams
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Your Style is... Coaching (S2)
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Your coaching leadership style means you bring some serious vision to the workplace. Your team looks up to you for your non-stop stream of innovative ideas – just because something worked once, doesn't mean there isn't a better way, am I right?You make your employees feel valuable by offering them opportunities to share their thoughts. You have no qualms about asking their opinions on choices you've made or are in the process of making – your office door is always open.So what's your hold up? While you're great at listening, you might find it difficult to fully pass over the reigns. You could become so committed to your vision that you don't see all the possibilities and end up missing something important."If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." – John Quincy Adams
3.
Your Style is... Supporting (S3)
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Your supporting leadership style means you're all about collaboration. By working together, you know your team can accomplish big, bright things. You don't have to be the star of the show to shine...On top of that, you give your employees space to make important decisions. This makes them feel valuable to your business. And if someone performs highly, you're keen to reward their efforts with more freedom and responsibility.You trust your employees to get the job done, which lets you take a step back from your desk and relax once in awhile – but rest assured, you've earned it!"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." – John Quincy Adams
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Your Style is... Delegating (S4)
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Your delegating leadership style means you're happy to step back and let your employees lead the charge... within reason. You assign them tasks with faith they'll come back with something great.You're unlikely to offer more support and guidance than necessary. You have enough responsibilities of your own without micromanaging your team's every move. Knowing this, you're careful to hire folks who deserve your trust and give them in-depth training.Ensure your employees feel valuable by giving them the praise they deserve. On top of that, make a point of showing up at employee functions so everyone knows just how tuned in to your business you truly are."If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." – John Quincy Adams3 Quick Tips for Transforming Your Work Environment1) Listen to Your TeamLet your employees know their thoughts are valuable by setting aside time to hearing them out. If you have any especially quiet team members, try directly asking them for their opinions. Stay open to innovative ideas – just because something hasn’t worked in the past doesn’t mean it’s not a possibility in the present. And – whatever you do – don’t immediately reject whatever your workers have had the courage to share with you. Empowerment should be your endgame!2) Reward Hard WorkThis tip should almost go without saying. Your team is going to work harder and more efficiently with an incentive system in place – if you can’t afford bonuses, recognition will do the trick. Take a couple minutes out of your staff meeting to address their accomplishments. You could also try letting them leave work early or come in late. This’ll show everyone in your office that their hard work doesn’t go unnoticed or unappreciated ✨🤗💕3) Have Some FunIf your employees spend the majority of the work day at their desks, they might become a little lethargic. Try mixing up their routine with a few fun, no-planning-needed activities. Encourage them to decorate their cubicles with photographs. If you’re willing to do a little more work, try organizing a team retreat, and you can be sure to see the pay-off in their forthcoming projects.I hope you enjoyed the quiz and learned a little something about your leadership style!Hi there, I’m Lindsay White, founder and CEO of High Voltage Leadership. I believe that every small business deserves three things - great leadership, an impactful people strategy, and a culture that inspires. If you have any questions about the quiz, your results, or need more leadership tips just reach out! You can send me an email at lindsay.white@highvoltageleadership.ca or text me at 403-660-4477 and I'll be happy to connect with you!

What's your leadership style?

As a leader we often have to shift our approach depending on the circumstances. The following quiz will help you understand your most prominent style - the approach you take as a leader most often. From directing to delegating, take this two-minute quiz to discover your leadership style!

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