Ever had a boss who keeps an eye on every detail? Or maybe one who steps back and lets you figure things out? Leadership styles vary just as much as personalities, shaping how we guide and motivate those who look to us for direction. Psychologist Kurt Lewin’s research introduced the foundation for understanding these styles, including autocratic, democratic, delegative, and transformational leadership.

Whether you’re curious about your own or someone else’s leadership style, this test will help you discover how you lead and what it says about you.

Are you ready? Let’s get started! 🎯

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Quiz • Leadership style

Josh Sorenson

1. How do you usually make decisions in a group setting?

I make the final decision and inform the group.

I prefer to hear everyone’s opinions and make a decision together.

I let the team figure it out and only step in if absolutely necessary.

I inspire the group with a vision and guide them to achieve it.

Andrea Piacquadio

2. How do you handle conflict in your team?

I trust the team to work it out on their own.

I try to get everyone talking so we can resolve it as a group.

I step in quickly to sort things out and make sure it doesn’t happen again.

I use the conflict as a learning moment to inspire better collaboration.

Suzy Hazelwood

3. What’s your approach to delegating tasks?

I focus on matching tasks to people’s strengths so they can grow.

I talk to the team and figure out who’s best for each job together.

I assign tasks and expect them to be done my way.

I let team members choose their tasks and figure out how to complete them.

Ketut Subiyanto

4. How do you motivate your team?

By creating a positive environment where everyone feels heard.

By being clear about what I expect and keeping everyone on track.

By sharing a big vision that gets everyone excited to achieve it.

By giving them freedom and trusting them to do their best.

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Engin Akyurt

5. How do you define success for your team?

When the team grows, learns, and achieves something meaningful together.

When everyone does their job in their own way, even if it takes time.

When we meet our goals, the team feels good about the process.

When the plan is followed exactly as I laid it out.

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6. If a team member proposes a new idea, how do you react?

I let them try it out if they think it will work.

I evaluate the idea myself and decide if it’s worth pursuing.

I use the idea as a way to inspire innovation and refine our goals.

I encourage open discussion and see what the team thinks about it.

Ann H

7. Your team fails to meet expectations, what’s your response?

I let them learn from their mistakes without stepping in too much.

I make sure they understand what went wrong and that it doesn’t happen again.

I use it as an opportunity to inspire them to do better next time.

I gather the team to talk it through and find a solution together.

Andrea Piacquadio

8. How do you handle tight deadlines with your team?

I take control, make a plan, and make sure everyone sticks to it.

I work with the team to come up with a plan and stay on track.

I trust the team to manage the deadline themselves without much interference.

I motivate the team by focusing on the big picture and staying positive.

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Yan Krukau

9. How do you celebrate team achievements?

I make sure they understand how their success contributes to a bigger goal.

I organize a team event to acknowledge everyone’s efforts.

I reward the team for meeting the expectations I set.

I let them decide how they want to celebrate their success.

Tima Miroshnichenko

10. How do you provide feedback to your team?

I give constructive feedback and ask for their perspective, too.

I frame feedback as a way for them to grow and achieve their potential.

I’m direct and tell them exactly what needs to change.

I usually wait for them to ask for feedback before I say anything.

Tim Gouw

11. Your team member struggles with their workload, what do you do?

I reassign tasks to make sure everything gets done efficiently.

I let them figure out how to manage it themselves.

I encourage them to see the challenge as an opportunity to improve.

I talk to them and the team to find a solution together.

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12. What’s your typical approach to team meetings?

I only hold meetings when absolutely necessary and keep them informal.

I encourage everyone to share their thoughts and ideas.

I use meetings to energize the team and align us with our goals.

I run the meeting and focus on giving clear instructions.

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13. A team member disagrees with your approach, how do you handle this?

I use their feedback to refine our vision and approach.

I explain why my way is best and expect them to follow it.

I let them try their way and see how it works out.

I talk to them and try to find a compromise.

Savvas Stavrinos

14. What’s your approach to building trust within your team?

I earn trust by showing I can lead effectively and decisively.

I build trust by fostering open communication and collaboration.

I trust the team fully and let them operate independently.

I inspire trust by showing dedication to their growth and success.

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15. How do you handle team members who aren’t meeting expectations?

I have a strict conversation and give them clear guidelines to follow.

I let them take their time to figure out how to improve.

I sit down with them to discuss what’s going on and how we can help.

I help them reconnect with the bigger picture and find ways to improve.

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16. What’s your role when your team is doing well without any issues?

I check in regularly and encourage collaboration to keep the momentum.

I keep monitoring to make sure everything stays on track.

I look for ways to inspire them to aim even higher.

I stay out of the way and let them keep doing their thing.

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Anna Shvets

17. How do you handle unexpected challenges during a project?

I see it as an opportunity to motivate the team to think creatively and push boundaries.

I quickly take control, decide on the solution, and direct the team.

I bring the team together to brainstorm and decide on the best approach.

I trust the team to adapt and handle it on their own.

KATRIN BOLOVTSOVA

18. How do you balance control and creativity in your leadership?

I create space for everyone’s creativity while keeping us on track.

I focus on maintaining control to ensure everything runs smoothly.

I encourage creativity by inspiring the team with a shared vision.

I let creativity flourish without trying to control it much.

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