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Leadership Style Quiz: Which Type of Leader Are You?

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How are decisions made in your group?
I let group members make their own decisions.
I have the final say over decisions made within my group.
Everyone is empowered to make decisions if they serve our goals.
I make the final decision, but I accept a lot of input from my team.
2/12
Do you consider suggestions made by others in the group?
Rarely. I don't have time to worry about other people's ideas.
Yes—group participation and full commitment is essential.
All the time! I tend to rely on the group to decide our direction.
Sure, but I retain the final say over major decisions.
3/12
How do you tend to give orders to others?
I don't really like to give orders. I just let people do their thing.
I give orders, but always ensure the team knows the purpose of those orders.
I provide direction, but also offer support and accept feedback from the team.
I tell group members what to do, how to do it, and when I want it done.
4/12
What are the ideal next steps when a group member makes a mistake?
They need to be reprimanded and, if necessary, punished.
They need supportive feedback and additional guidance.
They learn from the mistake and end up stronger for it.
They can figure out how to resolve it on their own.
5/12
How much do you monitor members of your group?
I maintain regular communication to make sure everyone is feeling valued and productive.
I carefully watch them to make sure they are performing tasks properly.
I check in once in a while and let them know I'm available if they need help.
I leave them alone. They usually know more about their job than I do.
6/12
Which best describes your approach to motivating team members?
People are most motivated by clear rewards and punishments.
I find ways to inspire my team to keep them fully engaged.
People are more motivated when they feel involved and valued.
I'm not a life coach. People should be able to motivate themselves.
7/12
Group members are most motivated by...
A need for security.
A need for participation.
A need to reach goals.
A need for independence.
8/12
When things go wrong, how do you tend to respond?
I prefer to figure things out on my own.
I look for ways that failure can inspire positive transformation.
I expect others to solve the problem. I'm only one person after all.
I like to ask others for help with ideas and solutions.
9/12
How do you want the people in your group to feel about their role?
Like they have a clear list of tasks that need to be accomplished.
Like they are always involved in things and can add something to the group.
Like they are inspired to contribute to the bigger picture.
Like they are fully in control of their own work.
10/12
Leaders can succeed by:
Making sure everyone is contributing.
Giving clear orders.
Stimulating participation toward a shared goal.
Leaving people alone to do their thing.
11/12
The best decisions...
Are made by a strong leader who projects confidence.
Are made by the people in the trenches doing the work.
Are made by combining everyone's ideas to reach a consensus.
Are made in service of the team's overall mission.
12/12
How do you assign duties to your team?
I don't set specific expectations—I trust things will get done.
I match everyone's role to the tasks that will inspire them the most.
I let members of the team know what needs to be done.
I give very direct instructions, expectations, and a daily to-do list.

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Barry Bekkedam is a former Canada men’s national basketball team member turned successful entrepreneur and avid golfer. With a storied athletic career, Barry played college basketball at Villanova University and continues to channel his passion for sports into golf.

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