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  • The Entrepreneur Assessment

    This assessment is great for anyone who's thinking about starting something from scratch, whether that's a new church, nonprofit, or social enterprise. It only takes 5-10 minutes and when you're done, we will provide custom recommendations that will help you become the best entrepreneur you can be.

  • Instructions for Taking the Assessment 

     

    How to Approach the Assessment:

    Be Honest: There are no right or wrong answers. The purpose is to capture your genuine thoughts and feelings.

    Go with Your Gut: Try not to overthink your responses. Your initial reaction is usually the most accurate.

    Stay Focused: Each statement will require your attention, so make sure you are in a distraction-free environment.

    Take Your Time: While we encourage you to answer intuitively, feel free to take a moment to consider your response if necessary. However, try to keep a steady pace.

    Consistency: Ensure your responses reflect how you currently feel rather than how you think you should feel. Be consistent with your current mindset and experiences.

    Remember, your answers will help give valuable insights, so answer as authentically as possible!

    Part I & II

    In the first part, we will ask questions that help us scale the assessment to the unique needs, thus giving you a final score relative to the endeavor you hope to take on. Answer these with your specific endeavor in mind. In Part 1, read the scales carefully, as they change for each statement and can impact your overall score significantly.

    In the second part of the assessment, there will be 8 pairs of statements. Select the statement that best describes you in each pair. Some choices may be difficult, but choose the one that feels most accurate. Remember, there are no “right” or “wrong” answers—just pick the option that resonates more.

    Once you're ready, proceed to the next page. 

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  • Part III

    In the next part of the assessment, you will be asked to respond to a series of similar statements, but this time, instead of chosoing between them you will rate each statement by your level of agreement on a scale from 1 to 5, where:

    1 means you strongly disagree
    5 means you strongly agree 

    Remember be honest and go with your gut. 

    Once you're ready, proceed to the next page.

  • The Visionary

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  • The Team Builder

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  • The Innovator

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  • The Risk Taker

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  • The Improvisor

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  • The Builder

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  • The Maverick

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  • The Scientist

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  • General Negatives

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  • Greetings  , 

    Thanks for taking time to complete this assessment. We built this to provide a way for people like you to have a better understanding of how they might handle starting something a new {whichCategory}.

    We provide two scores, measured independently of each other.


    Your Overall Score
    If you're interested in seeing your overall score, please get in touch with Joe Graves at joe@cityviewcolumbus.org.

    Your Individual Scores.

    This is measured independently from the overall score. Whereas the overall measures against a sliding scale and assessment averages, the individual scores are measured against yourself and thus provide insight into areas you might excel. For this part of the assessment, we measure across four spectrums: strategy, motivation, inspiration, and process. In each of these categories, there are two common responses. The ability to understand and implement both responses, or both sides of the spectrum, is essential to being an effective entrepreneur. We explain this in greater depth below.
     
    Sincerely,
    Joe Graves

  • Results

  • Entrepreneur Assessment Summary

  • Calculations

  • Project Difficulty: {highScale}
    Your Score: {hereIs}


    You scored a out of difficulty of {highScale}.
    Above Average: Your score is higher than expected for the level of difficulty.

  • Project Difficulty: {highScale}
    Your Score: {hereIs}


    You scored a out of a difficulty of {highScale}.
    Average: Your score is within the expected range for the level of difficulty.

  • Project Difficulty: {highScale}
    Your Score: {hereIs}


    You scored a out of a difficulty of {highScale}.
    Below Average: Your score is lower than expected for the level of difficulty.

  • Your Top Leadership Styles

    This includes the category or categories you scored the highest in, whether or not you scored well overall.

  • The Visionary

    Your ability to communicate a compelling vision and think strategically about the future is invaluable to any pioneering work. In moments where others might see roadblocks, you envision pathways and inspire others to join you in bringing that vision to life. You're well suited to see the big picture and make a plan, even if you don't always know how to solve immediate problems. This long-term perspective and your focus on growth ensure that your plans are not only innovative but also sustainable.
    You scored a for vision compared to {theImproviser} for improvisation.

    For someone who scored higher in the visionary category than the improviser category, here are four guiding strengths:

    • You excel at creating a well-defined path forward, using careful planning to ensure your vision remains focused and achievable.
    • Your commitment to clarity and strategy means you’re likely to avoid unnecessary risks, instead prioritizing a steady, purpose-driven approach to achieve lasting impact.
    • Your focus on big-picture goals allows you to keep projects aligned with long-term outcomes, helping you lead with intentionality and foresight.
    • Rather than adapting on the fly, you prefer to lay out a clear roadmap, which keeps your team focused and confident in reaching shared goals without getting sidetracked.


  • The Team Builder

    Your strong communication skills and ability to foster an inclusive environment ensure that everyone feels valued and motivated. You’re skilled at recognizing and maximizing each individual’s talents, which enhances both team cohesion and productivity. You're not interested in doing everything yourself, but in a community of diverse people. By empowering others through effective delegation, you’re helping to create a culture where everyone contributes meaningfully to the mission.
    You scored a for team building compared to {theMaverick} for self-driven motivation.

    For someone who scored higher in the team builder category than the maverick category, here are four guiding strengths:

    • You naturally prioritize collaboration, valuing each person’s contribution and creating a strong, cohesive environment where people feel supported and motivated.
    • Your preference for teamwork means you’re skilled at building consensus and fostering a sense of shared purpose, which helps drive projects forward effectively.
    • Rather than working independently, you thrive when bringing people together to achieve common goals, helping to harness everyone’s strengths in a unified direction.
    • Your inclusive and supportive approach allows you to cultivate strong, trusting relationships, making you a dependable leader who others want to follow and contribute alongside.


  • The Innovator

    You are driven by a vision to disrupt or innovate, creating solutions that haven’t existed before or revolutionizing existing ones. This means you're not just going to duplicate what's already out there. You're going to bring something new into this world, even if you're not sure it will work. This differentiates you from more traditional leaders who may focus on optimizing or growing within an existing framework. Instead, you seek out problems and create opportunities, often relying on your creativity and resourcefulness to build something new.

    You scored a for the innovation compared to {theBuilder} for building from the ground up.

    For someone who scored higher in the innovator category than the builder category, here are four guiding strengths:

    • You excel at generating fresh ideas and seeking out novel approaches, driving projects forward with creative solutions rather than following established methods.
    • Your focus on innovation means you’re energized by exploring new possibilities, making you adept at adapting to changing circumstances and spotting untapped opportunities.
    • Rather than working through step-by-step processes, you prefer to challenge assumptions and break new ground, which often results in breakthrough ideas and impactful progress.
    • Your resourcefulness and forward-thinking approach empower you to envision unique ways to solve problems, inspiring others to embrace change and explore bold ideas with you.


  • The Risk-Taker

    You tend to embrace higher levels of risk, especially in the early stages of a venture. This is essential to starting something new! Because of this, you might be more comfortable operating in uncertainty, often investing time and resources without a guaranteed return. You're able to bring new ideas into the world because you've learned to tune out the negative voices of other people who say "it can't be done that way." You believe the most important part of starting something is getting started. While some leaders in established organizations manage risks, you actively pursue and accept them as a part of your process. This fuels growth but also requires resilience and adaptability.
    You got a for the "risk taker" category compared to {theOvercomer} for the "scientist" category.
    For someone who scored higher in the risk taker category than the overcomer category, here are four guiding strengths:

    • You are energized by taking calculated risks, often seeing opportunities where others might see obstacles, which allows you to push boundaries and drive innovation.
    • Your comfort with uncertainty means you’re willing to invest in new ventures even without guaranteed outcomes, which can open doors to significant rewards and progress.
    • Rather than focusing primarily on resilience through setbacks, you proactively seek out challenges, using bold moves to accelerate growth and achieve ambitious goals.
    • Your willingness to embrace risk positions you as a leader unafraid to forge new paths, inspiring others to step outside their comfort zones and pursue transformative results.


  • The Improviser

    Limited resources and constantly changing environments are common in starting new things, so you’ve learned to be highly adaptable and resourceful. You're often focus on solving problems in the present more often than thinking about long-term goals. Unlike leaders in established settings with clear structures and resources, you may often operate with minimal support, which pushes you to solve problems creatively and pivot quickly when necessary. You're confident in your ability to to figure it out. This means that in situations where others would quit or give up, you are equipped to keep going.
    You scored a for the improvisor compared to {theVisionary219} for visionary.

    For someone who scored higher in the improviser category than the visionary category, here are four guiding strengths:

    • You thrive in dynamic, unpredictable environments, using your adaptability to respond quickly and effectively to changing circumstances.
    • Your focus on flexibility allows you to make progress even without a set roadmap, finding creative solutions as new challenges arise.
    • Rather than sticking to a single, long-term plan, you’re skilled at pivoting and seizing emerging opportunities, which helps keep projects moving forward in real time.
    • Your resourcefulness allows you to maximize what’s available, making you a strong leader in situations where adaptability and quick thinking are essential.


  • The Builder

    You’re a builder—you start with an idea and bring it to life, often from scratch. You tend to enjoy figuring out how things work and thus are able to rebuild them, whether something physical or an idea. This means you can re-create something from scratch, even if it's not entirely original. You're uniquely equipped to be involved in every stage of growth, from planning and execution to refining the vision. Unlike leaders in established settings who focus on managing or expanding what’s already in place, you’re creating the foundation as you go. As you work, be sure you become familiar with what makes for a strong foundation for the entity you’re hoping to start.
    You scored a for Builder compared to {theInnovator140} for innovation.
    For someone who scored higher in the builder category than the innovator category, here are four guiding strengths:

    • You excel at taking ideas and turning them into tangible outcomes, preferring a hands-on approach that brings concepts to life with practical steps.
    • Your focus on structure and process ensures that projects have a solid foundation, creating stability that enables long-term growth and sustainability.
    • Rather than constantly seeking the new, you’re skilled at refining and strengthening what’s already in place, which helps build reliable systems that others can depend on.
    • Your ability to work through each phase of development allows you to transform ideas into lasting solutions, ensuring that your projects are both effective and enduring.


  • The Maverick

    You value independence and thrive on the freedom to make decisions, set your own goals, and forge your path. Your motivation comes from within, fueled by a drive that pushes you forward. While other leaders may be equally driven, they often work within an organizational hierarchy, but you may struggle to operate within those restrictions. Your ability to make decisions and move forward with self-discipline will ensure your projects move towards completion.
    You scored a for the Maverick compared to {theTeam220} for the Team Builder.
    For someone who scored higher in the maverick category than the team builder category, here are four guiding strengths:

    • You thrive when you have the freedom to make independent decisions, often achieving great results by trusting your instincts and unique perspective.
    • Your strong sense of autonomy allows you to move quickly and assertively, pushing forward without needing extensive input from others.
    • Rather than relying heavily on collaboration, you’re at your best when forging your own path, enabling you to explore unconventional solutions and break new ground.
    • Your self-sufficiency and drive make you a leader who’s unafraid to take bold steps, often inspiring others through your fearless, pioneering approach.


  • The Scientist

    As an entrepreneur, you embody a “growth mindset,” which means you view failures as stepping stones on your journey and you are always looking for feedback on how to improve. This willingness to experiment and iterate sets you apart from more traditional leaders. Your openness to learn from failures, seek honest feedback, bounce back from difficulties, and explore new ways to implement your goals will be an invaluable asset on your journey.
    You scored a for the Scientist compared to {theRisktaker} for the Risk Taker.
    For someone who scored higher in the "scientist" category than the "risk taker" category, here are four guiding strengths:

    • You excel in challenging situations by testing ideas out and adjusting as you go, which can often be preserved by others as resilience and persistence. This helps you overcome obstacles and achieve goals, even when progress seems difficult.
    • Your focus on steady perseverance allows you to stay grounded and push through setbacks, prioritizing long-term success over quick gains.
    • Rather than seeking high-risk opportunities, you’re skilled at navigating adversity with a calm, determined approach, often finding strength in overcoming each hurdle.
    • Your resilience and commitment to experimentation makes you a dependable leader, inspiring others with your ability to stay committed and adapt to challenges without compromising on your vision.


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