Is Your Ego Out of Control?


Take this 25-question survey & find out of your massive ego is causing even bigger problems in your SG. If you think one of your officers has a big ego, answers these questions to prove it once and for all.
 
Instructions:
Read each statement and rate how often it applies to you personally or to someone you know>

Use this scale:
5 = Strongly Agree
4 = Agree
3 = Neutral
2 = Disagree
1 = Strongly Disagree

Tell the truth. Be honest. This won't help if you aren't candid.

1. I believe my ideas and leadership approach are usually stronger than those of most other members in our Student Government.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
2. When a project succeeds, I make sure people know it was mostly because of my leadership.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
3. I find it difficult to let other officers take the lead on initiatives even when they’re capable.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
4. I tend to get defensive or dismissive when someone challenges my proposals in meetings.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
5. I believe the success of the SGA is primarily a reflection of my personal abilities.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
6. I rarely ask for feedback because I usually already know what needs to be done.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
7. When I make a mistake, I prefer to downplay it rather than openly admit it to the team.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
8. I sometimes interrupt or talk over other members when they’re sharing ideas.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
9. I feel frustrated when the spotlight is on another officer instead of me.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
10. I make most important decisions myself rather than spending time building consensus.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
11. I take credit for ideas that were originally suggested by other team members.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
12. I view compromise as a sign of weakness in leadership.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
13. I believe students and other officers should be grateful that I’m willing to put in the work.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
14. When someone disagrees with me publicly, I tend to hold it against them later.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
15. I focus more on how my leadership will look on my resume than on actual student impact.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
16. I rarely delegate meaningful responsibilities because I worry others won’t do them as well.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
17. I feel that my position in SGA makes me more important than regular students.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
18. I have trouble celebrating other officers’ individual achievements.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
19. I often assume that if the team is struggling, it’s because they aren’t following my vision closely enough.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
20. I prefer to control the narrative and messaging of SGA rather than let others contribute creatively.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
21. Receiving criticism from advisors or members feels like a personal attack.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
22. I sometimes push through my agenda even when I sense the team isn’t fully supportive.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
23. I believe strong leadership means being the most visible and dominant voice in the room.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
24. I find it hard to apologize to team members when I’ve been wrong.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
25. Maintaining my personal image and reputation is one of my top priorities as SGA leader.
a. Strongly Agree
b. Agree
c. Neutral
d. Disagree
e. Strongly Disagree
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