Quiz - What's Your Leadership Style?
Psychologist Kurt Lewin identified three major leadership styles. Learn which best describes your leadership style in this 18 question quiz.
1．Question: I have the final say over decisions made within my group.
Most of the time
Absolutely
I let group members make their own decisions
2．Question: I consider suggestions made by others in the group.
Never
Always
Most of the time
3．Question: I tell group members what to do, how to do it, and when I want it done.
Occasionally
All of the time
Rarely
4．Question: If a group member makes a mistake, they are reprimanded or punished.
Absolutely
Almost never. Group members can resolve problems on their own.
Rarely. Mistakes are a sign that a new strategy is needed.
5．Question: I carefully watch group members to be sure they are performing tasks properly.
Always
Somewhat. I offer guidance if it is needed.
Never. Group members know more about their job than I do.
6．Question: Group members need clear rewards and punishments in order to complete tasks and meet goals.
Somewhat agree. They also need to feel involved and committed to the process.
Disagree. Group members should establish their own goals and objectives.
Agree
7．Question: Group members are motivated by a need for security.
Somewhat
No
Yes
8．Question: I accept input from group members.
Never. I don't have time to worry about other people's ideas.
Absolutely. I allow group members to guide the decision-making process.
Yes, but I have the final say over all decisions.
9．Question: I ask for advice from group members when things go wrong.
Yes, and I let group members resolve problems on their own.
No
Often. I want input from group members when resolving problems.
10．Question: I want group members to feel involved and relevant in the decision-making process.
Never
All of the time
Much of the time
11．Question: When there are problems in the group, I work with members to arrive at a reasonable resolution.
Always. Group members should work together to fix the problem.
Oftentimes. Group members should offer suggestions.
Never. I will decide how to fix the problem.
12．Question: I want to help group members fulfill their potential.
Absolutely
Occasionally
Not really
13．Question: I prefer when decisions are made through group consensus.
Always
Occasionally
Never
14．Question: Big decisions should have the approval of the majority of the group.
Always
Sometimes. Group members should offer input.
Never. Group leaders are in charge of making decisions.
15．Question: I let group members decide what needs to be done and how to do it.
Always
Never
Occasionally
16．Question: I allow group members to carry out their role with little of my input. They know more about their job than I do.
Agree
Disagree
Neutral
17．Question: I entrust tasks to other group members.
Most of the time
Never
Often
18．Question: I allow other group members to share my leadership power.
No
Somewhat
Yes
