What's Your Leadership Style?

1. How often do you delegate responsibilities?

a. Never. Group members are incapable of making good decisions on their own.

b. I try to delegate as often as possible. I would rather be working on bigger projects.

c. I delegate tasks to group members who have the skills and knowledge to do them well.

d. I let group members know what needs to be done and how, but I don't give them the power to make decisions.

2. How much do you value input from others?

a. I am always open to hearing ideas from group members.

b. It depends on the group members. If they have a good track record, I am more likely to accept their ideas.

c. I don't need input from others. I am always right.

d. I listen to ideas from group members, but only if they are relevant to my own.

3. How much freedom do you give your group members?

a. They are totally free to do their work however they see fit.

b. They have some freedom, but they need to keep me updated on their progress.

c. They need to get prior approval from me before they can start any project.

d. They need to follow my instructions exactly.

4. How do you respond when group members make mistakes?

a. I let it go. Mistakes are bound to happen.

b. I point out their mistakes and offer constructive criticism.

c. I reprimand them in front of the entire team.

d. I fire them.

5. How do you monitor your group members?

a. I trust them to do their work without checking in on them.

b. I check in on them regularly to make sure they are on track.

c. I carefully watch them to make sure they are not making mistakes.

d. I am constantly checking up on them and micromanaging their every move.

6. How do you make decisions?

a. I make all the decisions.

b. I make the final decision, but I accept input from group members.

c. I get input from group members before making a decision.

d. I let group members make all the decisions.

7. How do you handle conflict within your group?

a. I ignore it and hope it will resolve itself.

b. I try to mediate between the two parties.

c. I take sides and try to get rid of the person I don't agree with.

d. I shut down the conflict and tell everyone to stop fighting.

8. How do you motivate your group members?

a. I don't need to. They are all self-motivated.

b. I provide them with challenging goals and praise them when they do well.

c. I try to create a positive and supportive environment.

d. I offer them rewards or threaten them with punishment.

9. How do you deal with group members who are not performing well?

a. I replace them with better group members.

b. I try to help them improve their performance.

c. I give them extra tasks to do until they get it right.

d. I fire them.

10. What is your leadership style?

Authoritarian:

You are an authoritative leader who makes all the decisions and does not value input from others. You are likely to be a micromanager who is constantly checking up on your group members. You may also have a tendency to be quick to punish those who make mistakes.

Delegative:

You are a delegative leader who trusts your group members to make decisions and do their work without constant supervision. You are likely to be a good communicator who is open to hearing ideas from others. You may also be willing to give your group members freedom to try new things.

Participative:

You are a participative leader who values input from your group members. You are likely to be a good listener who is willing to compromise. You may also be able to create a positive and supportive environment.

Laissez-faire:

You are a laissez-faire leader who allows your group members to do whatever they want. You are likely to be a very relaxed and easy-going leader. You may also be willing to let your group members make mistakes.

Keep in mind that there is no one-size-fits-all leadership style. The best leaders are able to adapt their style to the needs of the group.

Share Your Results

Please select the letter that best represents your answer to each question. Once you have answered all 10 questions, click the "Share Your Results" button to see your leadership style.