I get uneasy when the conversation turns to issues of change and uncertainty.

I thrive on going after the biggest challenges I can find.

I accept uncertainty and seek opportunities for change.

I get impatient with others’ indecision and often have to take over to get things moving.

I don’t usually take risks that might jeopardize the stability and security I’ve achieved.

I’ll always take the calculated risk and sometimes act simply on good faith.

I like to confront and test others, and enjoy winning a good argument.

I view most conflicts as counterproductive and strive for consensus whenever possible.

I use the positive energy and engagement that conflict creates to find better solutions.

I am able to instill in others a sense of what’s possible and the confidence to achieve it.

I think focusing on the positive is the best way to overcome the negative.

I go out of my way to make sure that things are done right.

I manage my own emotions pretty well, though people usually know how I feel.

I do my best to always keep my emotions to myself.

I follow my feelings and rarely censor myself in expressing my emotions.

I believe that, over time, things will either turn out okay or resolve themselves.

I stay positive and work steadily and deliberately through adversity.

I ‘turn up the heat’ on myself and others when it looks like things might turn out badly.

I do everything I can possibly do to avoid upsetting others.

I help others handle their stress in times of change and uncertainty.

When things get tough, I remind people that execution is job #1 and their future depends on it.

I face tough issues with confidence.

I find it difficult to champion my own ideas.

I often question others closely about their motivations, plans and actions.

I believe that most mistakes are avoidable if I analyze the situation fully.

I treat failure as a learning opportunity.

I treat failure as a sign of ineffectiveness or poor discipline and hold people accountable for their mistakes.

My leadership style is to support and challenge people in their jobs.

I am always trying to challenge people to new levels of performance.

I try to meet the needs of each person on my team.