Take this three-minute quiz to discover your leadership style! Think about how you actually act and behave rather than how you would like to be or what you think the "right" answer is. There is no judgement here. This will help ensure your results are customized exactly to you. Once you have completed the quiz, I will share a few tips to consider for your specific style. ✨
We have them regularly - this is when we share the vision, report progress and discuss key topics
B.
There are too many meetings - if there is an issue, I will book time to meet that person one on one.
C.
We have regular meetings but the focus is mostly social - I want my team to know each other and have fun together.
D.
We don't have formal meetings - this takes time away from customer work.
E.
In our team meetings, myself or the managers do most of the talking. This is where we share about upcoming changes.
F.
In our team meetings, there are a few people who seem to do most of the talking and others who say nothing.
G.
Our team meetings are usually discussion based with most team members sharing equally.
H.
Team meetings are planned ahead of time - agendas, timelines for topics and people responsible
I.
Team meetings are planned but we always seem to get off track.
4.
What is your favorite part of your job?
A.
I love working directly with clients and customers.
B.
I enjoy mentoring new team members and helping build their confidence.
C.
Networking and building business relationships is my jam
D.
I love learning - exploring new opportunities or looking at buying trends. I like the strategy of business and the constant evolution.
E.
I like variety - serving customers, training, managing, sales and strategy. I never get bored.
F.
I like that my business runs itself without too much from me.
5.
How do you prefer to communicate with your team?
A.
Through regular one-on-one check-ins.
B.
Through team meetings and group discussions.
C.
Through inspirational talks and vision sharing.
D.
I am always available - just reach out to me.
E.
Come to me if there is an issue, otherwise just keep going
6.
What is your biggest challenge as a leader?
A.
Motivating others - no one seems to care as much as I do. I often take on too many things or fix other's mistakes.
B.
I'm not sure where we are going. It seems like we don't have a long term plan. Things feel a bit chaotic sometimes.
C.
Holding people accountable - I have a hard time when other's underperform in their roles. I often don't say anything or I hint at things instead of directly addressing them.
D.
I can be quick to react sometimes. My emotions tend to lead the way - anger, worry, disappointment or excitement.
E.
I tend to overthink. I procrastinate when making decisions.
I give regular opportunities for my team to provide feedback. I take it seriously and make immediate changes if needed.
B.
I am open to feedback. If there is an issue, come to me.
C.
I run the show, I don't ask for feedback.
D.
Sometimes I feel like there are too many cooks in the kitchen. My team is always sharing what they think I should do but I feel they don't understand the full picture.
E.
It seems like things are out of control by the time I know about them. I am always putting out fires.
F.
I spend a lot of time trying to appease my team. I worry that people will quit.
8.
What is your approach to personal development?
A.
I continuously seek new learning opportunities. I take courses and read business and personal development on my own.
B.
I participate in mastermind groups with other business owners. We share challenges and ideas.
C.
I don't have time for personal development or working "on" the business. Keeping up with the day to day has me full.
D.
I don't have much interest in personal development.
We don't really track our goals or progress. We just plug along with the daily tasks.
B.
I believe in healthy competition. Every team member knows what their goals are and we share progress regularly. We use challenges and contests to keep moving forward.
C.
We track progress on a regular basis and celebrate together when we achieve a goal. We work as a team.
D.
I think people should be motivated on their own. I pay for them to work. Too much celebrating can make people complacent.
10.
What is your approach to handling conflicts within your team?
A.
I let them work it out.
B.
I meet with each individually and then decide how to handle it.
C.
I mediate with both parties and help come to a resolution together.
D.
I don't think everyone needs to like each other, just focus on the work at hand.
11.
How do you stay motivated as a leader?
A.
By seeing the progress and success of my team. It is important that we succeed as a team.
B.
I am naturally driven and will take on the goals myself.
C.
I set the goals and my team knows what they need to do.
D.
By analyzing data and making informed decisions.
12.
What is your approach to risk-taking in business?
A.
I take calculated risks based on data, analysis and feedback from my team.
B.
I love to take big risks. I know this might have consequences but you have to "play big to win big."
C.
I don't take big risks, I like a slow and steady approach.
D.
I will take risks but then I will take it all on myself to ensure the business is ok.
13.
How do you handle stress as a leader?
A.
I stay organized and prioritize my tasks.
B.
I seek support from my team. I am an open book.
C.
I have people I talk to outside of my business that help me manage my stress.
D.
Honestly, not well. I get overwhelmed often and it is having an impact on my life and my business.
14.
What is your approach to strategy for business?
A.
I have a formal strategic plan that I review on a regular basis.
B.
I tend to measure success by the amount of money in the account. I get stressed and worried when it's down and coast along happily when it's up.
C.
I don't have any real plan for how the business runs. We just do the work and focus on the day to day.
D.
I will ask my team what they think is working or not and make decisions on strategy from there.
15.
Which industry best describes your business?
A.
Professional services - legal, accounting, bookkeeping, financial planning, insurance
B.
Health and Wellness - massage, psychology, physical therapy, speech language pathology, osteopath, chiropractor, occupational therapy
C.
Hospitality - restaurant, hotel or lodging
D.
Retail services
E.
Home or Business Services - security, cleaning, communications
Your leadership style is hands-on and proactive. You have done all of the roles in your business. If someone calls in sick, you can cover without missing a beat. You thrive on being involved in every aspect of your business. You are resilient.This approach ensures that you have a deep understanding of all operations. You can offer support in any role and you are often the go to person in your business. As your business grows, you may be at risk of burning out. As a Do It All Leader, you might find that your work encroaches on your personal life sometimes. Learning how to delegate well can help balance your personal load while continuing to build a strong business. Letting go can be tough as you need a high level of trust before you will hand things over.
Not like those kind of benefits! You are friends with your team but you also pay them and provide many great benefits.Your leadership style is supportive and motivational. You excel at encouraging your team and fostering a positive work environment. You likely have long term team members that love working for you.You tend to hire based on personality and will often give opportunities to family or friends. Even if you don't hire friends, you often develop personal relationships with your team members over time. You know where they went on holidays and the names of family members (including pets).This approach builds strong team morale but can sometimes lead to a lack of accountability. You might find yourself getting frustrated that your team isn't taking responsibility or striving the way you would like them to. It may be challenging for you to set clear expectations and boundaries. You don't want to be a micromanager. Having a vision for where you want your business to go is critical. You believe in teamwork but there are times when you need to truly lead. This may feel uncomfortable at times as you don't want to create tension.Your ability to inspire is invaluable.
Your leadership style is innovative and forward-thinking. You excel at setting long-term goals and inspiring others with your vision. You have a great balance between collecting data, assessing your business processes and moving forward with sustainable actions.Being a strategic visionary can feel lonely sometimes especially if you are sole decision maker in your business. It can be helpful to have a sounding board to share your thoughts and ideas with.When you are feeling balanced, you are incredible. But you are also human. During times of stress you may struggle to lead in the way you want to. As a high performer, accepting help may be difficult. As your business scales, it will be important to build a senior level team that can grow with you. Creating a long term succession plan will ensure your hard work will leave a legacy that continues to grow.
Your leadership style is the Firefighter. When things are going smoothly, you tend to sit back and relax. You allow others to make decisions and do what they feel is right. You don't like to interfere.But when things go wrong or there is an issue, you step in. You will take action when needed even if that means you need to let people go or make tough decisions. Your team might even have a bit of fear when they see you.When you have clear goals for the business and the right people to execute, this style can work well. You might find that issues tend to build quietly over time and by the time you are aware, they have really escalated. Your team may hesitate in bringing up issues or will try to just fix things on their own. Building systems that allow you to have a pulse on the business without feeling that you are interfering will help ensure your business and your team stay on track.
