Leadership Style Quiz

Who makes the decisions in your group?

I prefer to inspire followers to follow my lead.

We all do. It's all about give and take.

I decide everything with little input from others.

Everyone shares their ideas, but I have the final say.

I let the group make the decisions.

How much input do you accept from your followers?

A great deal. People feel inspired when they know they are contributing to the team.

Some, as long as everyone contributes equally.

None. I am more knowledgeable than they are.

Quite a bit. I appreciate their expertise.

A great deal. My followers are the experts!

How much direction do you give to subordinates?

I offer direction along with support and motivational guidance.

I offer direction and set a strict schedule with predefined goals.

I tell them exactly what I want them to do.

I give them support and advice, but I also give them freedom to make choices.

I don't give orders. Group members are capable of guiding themselves.

How do you respond to mistakes by members of your team?

I focus on helping team members get back on track and regain their confidence.

I would reprimand the team member and remind them of bonuses available for success.

I'm harsh when it comes to mistakes. Punishment is necessary to keep people in line.

I offer support. Mistakes happen, but can be corrected with the right guidance.

I don't respond. Letting people figure things out on their own is the best approach.

How often do you check in with members of your team?

I am always interacting with my team to offer support and motivation.

Quite frequently. I want to be sure that they are following our predetermined checklist.

I watch them like a hawk. It's the only way to keep people on task.

Occasionally just to see if they need any assistance.

Never. People work better if you just leave them alone.

What do you do to motivate your team?

By serving as an example. People are moved by my passion and commitment.

By giving them a timetable with deadlines.

By providing strict rules and expecting people to get in line.

By letting people do their own thing.

What's the most important goal for your group?

Living up to our potential.

Checking things off our to-do list.

Success is the only thing that matters.

Making sure everyone gets a say.

Ensuring that everyone is happy.

How do you define a successful team?

People who are inspired, motivated, and committed.

People who steadily works toward accomplishing a set of predefined goals.

People who obey with no questions asked.

People who each contribute something of value.

People who get along and work together harmoniously.

Leadership Style Quiz: What's Your Leadership Style?

Transformer

Your results suggest that you tend to have a transformational leadership style. The people in your group look to you to serve as an example, and you are happy to oblige. You offer motivation, guidance, and inspiration that lead your team members to feel passionate and committed to the cause.

Manager

Your results suggest that you tend to have a managerial leadership style. You're all about having a plan and sticking with it. You expect people on your team to follow the rules, accept direction, and get things done on a schedule. On the plus side, your team gets things done efficiently and on time. Sometimes, people on your team might be left feeling micromanaged, which can lead to dissatisfaction and low commitment.

Dictator

Your results suggest that you tend to have an authoritarian leadership style. You have the final say over all decisions and you rarely, if ever, accept any input from the members of your team. This can work well in situations where you are the most knowledgeable person or when time is of the essence. When overused, this style can crush creativity and lead to high turnover.

Participator

Your results suggest that you tend to have a democratic leadership style. While you still retain the final say over decisions in your group, you are good at letting members of your group have a say and contribute their expertise. On the plus side, the people on your team feel engaged in the process and committed to the group's goals. Problems can emerge, however, if your followers are not sure of their roles.

Delegator

Your results suggest that you tend to have a laissez-faire approach to leadership. This style of leadership generally results in the poorest outcomes, although it can be appropriate in certain situations. Because of the lack of direction, group members may feel uninvolved and unsure of what they are supposed to be doing. In cases where group members are themselves experts, it can be a good choice and allow these highly skilled team members to have their autonomy while expressing their creativity.