FOR WOMEN IN MANAGEMENT
ALIGNMENT OF PERSONALITY
WITH CORPORATE CULTURE
IS ESSENTIAL
In order to properly evaluate your alignment, read each statement and circle the number that corresponds to how much you agree or disagree with the statement. Respond based on how you really are, not how you would like to be.
| STRONGLY | STRONGLY | | AGREE | DISAGREE |
| 1. Other people see me as an optimist. | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
| 2. I have a clear vision of what I want my life to be like ten years from now. | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
| 3. I bounce back from disappointment quickly. | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
| 4. I write a lot of lists and notes as reminders to myself. | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
| 5. When it comes to problems, I'm a firm believer in "nipping them in the bud". | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
| 6. In my life, everything generally works out for the best. | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
| 7. When I'm working on a task I find interesting, I completely lose track of time. | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
| 8. I am very comfortable leaving a situation up in the air. | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
| 9. I believe in "a place for everything and everything in its place. | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
| 10. I consider "resolving team conflict" to be one of my managerial strengths. | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
| 11. I find it pointless to consume energy worrying about what might go wrong. | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
| 12. Once I start something, I never give up even if the odds are against me. | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
| 13. I like to experiment with new activities, foods and places. | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
| 14. I always spend time planning and prioritizing before jumping into the task. | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
| 15. I go looking for opportunity rather than waiting for it to come to my door. | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
| 16. I welcome challenges because they offer good opportunities to learn and grow. | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
| 17. I have specific goals for achieving what I want out of life. | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
| 18. I'm always up for a surprise or spontaneous adventure. | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
| 19. My daily planner is one of my most valuable possessions. | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
| 20. I enjoy managing change and, in fact, search for ways to initiate change as well. | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
| 21. I feel good about who I am and about what I've accomplished in life so far. | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
| 22. I can readily concentrate on whatever I'm doing without being easily distracted or sidetracked. | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
| 23. My biggest fear is getting stuck in a rut. | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
| 24. One of my greatest strengths is making sense out of confusion. | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
| 25. Because I can anticipate potential difficulties, I don't seem to have as many problems as other people do. | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
How's your alignment? How well do you “fit in” without having to lift a finger? Which two of the following five personal styles are most highly valued in your corporate culture?
| 1. ______ | 2. ______ | 3.______ |
| 6. ______ | 7. ______ | 8.______ |
| 11. ______ | 12. ______ | 13.______ |
| 16. ______ | 17. ______ | 18.______ |
| 21. ______ | 22. ______ | 23.______ |
| TOTAL______ | TOTAL______ | TOTAL______ |
- The higher your total in a chosen highly regarded area, the closer your alignment. (Yipee!)
- The lower the number, the more you need to focus on adjusting your corresponding personal style to more closely align to what your company values. (You can do it!)
- For tips on aligning your style, go to the section titled “How Do I Align My Style”?
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