1.
I choose my attitude, and it drives my performance, regardless of the circumstances I face.
My attitude and my ability to perform are affected by my work conditions.
2.
I go for it! I tell my boss what he/she needs to hear.
I tend to play it safe and tell my boss what he/she wants to hear.
3.
When people in my organization complain, I tend to press for a solution.
When people in my organization complain, I tend to join them.
4.
I tend to support my ideas with a well-thought-out business case.
I tend to “trial balloon” an idea before putting too much energy into it.
5.
When I see a problem, even if it is not my job, I own it and do whatever it takes to fix it.
When I see a problem and it’s not part of my job, I don’t worry about it.
6.
I admit my mistakes and apologize to those affected by them.
When I make a mistake, my first response is to ask, “Who shares the blame here?”
7.
I seek out “stretch” assignments; they stimulate and challenge me.
I avoid “stretch” assignments; they intimidate me and wear me out.
8.
When there is conflict at work, I tend toward finding a way to work it out.
When there is conflict at work, I tend to avoid it.
9.
People I work with would say I tend to talk positively about others.
People I work with would say I tend to be critical of others.
10.
If I err, it’s usually on the side of seeking forgiveness after acting.
If I err, it’s usually on the side of seeking permission before acting.
11.
I don’t let others determine how I will feel or act.
There are people at work who make me crazy.
12.
My sense of hope and idealism for making a difference at work is alive and well.
My sense of hope and idealism for making a difference at work has diminished.
13.
The culture in my organization is primarily the will of the people.
The culture in my organization is primarily the will of the CEO.
14.
My job security and advancement depend on my ability to get results.
My job security and advancement depend on being politically correct.
15.
I spend my time and energy on things I can control.
I tend to worry about circumstances over which I have little or no control.
16.
I tend to seek clarity about my responsibilities and the organization’s vision.
I tend to wait for our leaders to clarify expectations and share strategy and vision.
17.
People who work with me would say I play to win—lean toward risk.
People who work with me would say I play not to lose—lean toward safety.
18.
Once an organizational strategy is set, I am committed to making it work.
Once an organizational strategy is set, I tend to point out its flaws.
19.
My work matters, and I make a difference.
My work is a job, and my real life is outside of work.
20.
When things get difficult and resources are scarce, I focus on what I can do.
When things get difficult and resources are scarce, I focus on what I can’t do.
21.
When the organization fails to meet my needs, I ask, “What could I have done to be more influential?”Then I learn from it and move on.
When the organization fails to meet my needs, I sulk, pout, and hold a grudge.
22.
I am motivated by constructive confrontation.
I shy away from constructive confrontation.
23.
I love my work.
Work is just work.
24.
I can be myself at work and still get ahead.
Fitting in is the way you get ahead at work.
25.
I appreciate many things about where I work.
When I look at my organization, I don’t see much to be grateful for.
