Culture Killers Leadership Bias Assessment

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Every leader has a distinct decision-making style.

For each statement, indicate how strongly it reflects the way you typically lead.

1. “I believe I’m generally less influenced by flawed thinking than most leaders I know.”*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 4 is Strongly Agree
2. “Business often feels like a competition where one side’s gain means another side’s loss.”*

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3. “When most of my team agrees on something, I usually go along with it to keep momentum.”*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 4 is Strongly Agree
4. “Success in one area usually means I can adapt quickly to new roles.”*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 4 is Strongly Agree
5. “Proven methods usually feel safer than trying something new.”*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 4 is Strongly Agree
6. “It’s hard to walk away from a project once significant resources have been invested.”*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 4 is Strongly Agree
7. “I tend to notice information that supports my perspective more than information that challenges it.”*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 4 is Strongly Agree
8. "I rarely second-guess myself once I’ve made a business call.”*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 4 is Strongly Agree
9. “Being promoted is often proof that I have the skills needed for new challenges.”*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 4 is Strongly Agree
10. “When a process is working reasonably well, I see little need to change it.”*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 4 is Strongly Agree
11. “I prefer collaborating with colleagues I already know well.”*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 4 is Strongly Agree
12. “Continuing an initiative often feels better than stopping, even when progress is limited.”*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 4 is Strongly Agree
13. "I often trust my instincts more than outside input when making big calls.”*

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14. “Sometimes my instinct about a person’s potential matters more than their qualifications.”*

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15. “If someone excels in one area, I tend to expect them to excel in others too.”*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 4 is Strongly Agree
16. “When most of my leadership team agrees, it’s usually best not to push for alternatives.”*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 4 is Strongly Agree
17. “My first impression of a proposal often shapes how I evaluate it overall.”*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 4 is Strongly Agree
18. “I believe I’m less prone to errors in judgment than most executives I know.”*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 4 is Strongly Agree
19. “I feel more comfortable working with people who share a similar background to mine.”*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 4 is Strongly Agree
20. “The first number I hear in a negotiation strongly influences where I expect the final agreement to land.”*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 4 is Strongly Agree
21. “Opportunities in business are limited, so not everyone can succeed.”*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 4 is Strongly Agree
22. “A person’s first mistake often changes how I see their overall ability.”*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 4 is Strongly Agree
23. “Sometimes, I rely on my gut instinct about whether someone will be a good fit for my organization.”*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 4 is Strongly Agree
24. “When an outcome matches my expectations, it reinforces my confidence in the decision.”*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 4 is Strongly Agree
25. “If a proposal comes from the other side, I assume it has hidden flaws.”*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 4 is Strongly Agree
26. “I tend to dismiss suggestions more quickly if they come from someone I don’t fully trust.”*

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1 is Strongly Disagree, 4 is Strongly Agree
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