What's your Inner Boss Persona?

When someone is late to an appointment or doesn't show up at all, you feel:

Pissed. How dare they waste your time?

Concerned. Are they okay?

Indifferent. I'll fill my time with something else.

If there is a conflict between you and someone or between your team, how do you deal with it?

Send emails so you can squash it without making it awkward.

Avoid the issue. It'll work itself out. We're all adults here.

Talk to whomever involved in private (either on phone or in person).

If you're working in a group with others and there is a team member not fulfilling their duties, you react by:

Taking on their workload & not saying anything.

Addressing it with them privately.

Beating around the bush by asking how they're coming along, but not directly addressing anything.

If you're in charge and someone is questioning your method, you feel:

Defensive. You know what you're doing.

Insecure. What if I'm wrong?

Curious. I wonder if there's another way.

Your thoughts on team-building exercises or socializing with people you work with:

It helps build relationships, which is important when you work with others.

It is a good idea, but don't think it needs to be a scheduled, regular thing.

Unnecessary, it doesn't contribute to the work environment.

When someone does a good job on something, whether you are their boss or not, you:

Are ready to get on with the next task! You love an efficient team.

Continue living. They know they did a good job.

Congratulate them.

You gave someone a task and you didn't like the result. You:

Wait to hear what they have to say before giving feedback.

Don't say anything and just fix it yourself.

Explain your disappointment and ask where they think they went wrong.

When you are leading a team or hiring someone to do work for you, how do you explain your needs?

I don't really, I hire someone who is an expert and I trust that they can get it done right.

I think I explain myself, but sometimes I think I confuse people and I don't have the heart to explain it again.

I am clear on expectations and goals, and check in regularly to make sure they're being understood.

My experience with great leaders are that they:

Know best, and that is why they are the leaders.

Are collaborative and understanding.

Let their team members or people whom they hire have space to be, as they should know what they're doing.

If someone isn't being as present or motivated as they usually are, what is your approach?

Let them be. They probably need space, and only if it gets really bad will I ask.

Talk to them casually to try and see if they'll open up.

Speak to them privately and ask if they need support.