What Type of Boss Would You Be Quiz?
Most people have a strong instinct about leadership before they have ever been in a position to exercise it. The person who would immediately sit down with every team member to understand what they need is doing something fundamentally different from the person who would spend the first week gathering data before making any moves. Both of them are right about their own approach. This quiz works out which approach is most naturally yours.
This quiz works out which of five leadership types is most naturally yours, based on your instincts about people, decisions, problems, and what you would most want to leave behind. Answer the eight questions based on what you would actually do rather than what you think sounds impressive, and the result will reflect something real about your leadership style.
The breakdown at the end shows your full leadership profile. Share it with someone who has worked with you and see if they agree with where we put you.
FAQ
How many possible results are there?
Five: The Visionary, The Mentor, The Strategist, The Driver, and The Collaborator. Each one represents a genuinely different approach to leadership and a different relationship with power, people, and progress.
Do I need to have been a manager to take this quiz?
No. Answer based on your instincts about how you would lead rather than any specific management experience. The quiz is about leadership style, which shows up in how people think before they are ever given the title.
Can I get a different result if I retake it?
Yes. The answer options shuffle on every play, and a slightly different professional context in mind when you answer often shifts the result. If you were torn between two options on a few questions it is worth running it again.
What if my result does not feel like me?
Look at the full leadership profile rather than just the top result. Most people have a clear primary type with a strong secondary one, and the percentages usually show that more honestly than the single answer does.