You had a heated conversation with a peer previously and you lost your temper. A day has gone by, and you know you will see that peer again, first thing in the morning, at a meeting. What do you say to them? *

1. You need to put your ego in check

2. I am right. Here's the evidence that proves it

3. I'll take some of the blame but so should you

4. I'm sorry I lost my temper. I'd like to hear your perspective

You have a boss that has a giant ego and wants all the credit for everything that you and your team do. How do you handle the situation? *

1. Give your boss the credit

2. Make sure your team gets credit for the work they're doing

3. Make sure you get credit for your ideas

4. Tell your boss to check the ego and give credit to the team

You are the leader of a team. When you presented a plan to your team, there was some pushback. So, you call a meeting to address the issue with your team. How do you handle the situation? *

1. Listen to those concerns, take the inputs on board, and adjust your plan

2. Explain that you have far more experience than them

3. Tell the team they need to check the ego and get on board

4. Hold the line

The most important quality in a leader is *

1. Humility

2. Friendly Coalition Builder

3. Default: Aggressive

4. Intelligence

Almost every problem on any team, at it's core, can be traced to a problem with *

1. Ego

2. Training

3. Execution

4. Planning

A realistic, honest self-assessment is crucial to success. True or False? *

1. True

2. False

If you have to work for someone with a giant ego, you should *

1. Engage the next level up in the chain of command to settle any disputes

2. Confront them and tell them to put the ego in check

3. Put your own ego in check and work to build a good relationship with them

4. Refuse to work with them unless they are humble

The most confident leaders *

1. Demand the respect they deserve from the team and peers

2. Frequently remind others of their experience and subject matter expertise

3. Are humble, show respect, listen to others and let others lead

4. Have all the answers and never make mistakes

Name *

First Name

Last Name