Do you know what type of leader you are?

I didn’t. Nor did I really care. Then I took a test.

I’m a member of Toastmasters in Utrecht (The Netherlands). It’s a workshop to improve your public speaking skills. I love it. To put it simply, it’s my next Dream Come True after I’ve become a writer (Dream Come True #1).

There is extensive training involved. All kinds of videos, handouts, checklists, and surveys. I just filled out one for what kind of leader I am. I didn’t know there were different kinds of leaders. Here’s my tallied output for what it’s worth.

• This leader concentrates on preparing individuals for the future by building skills.
• This leader excels with individuals or groups that have not yet realized their full potential.
• This leader motivates by challenging the individual.
• This leader communicates with positive statements to foster a high level of personal gratification.
• This style is less effective when those being mentored are adverse to change.
• This style is most effective in a one-on-one setting when the person being coached is receptive to the close working relationship of this leadership style.
• This style is effective in creating a positive culture and promoting high morale.