The Self-Assessment Tool

Use this tool to discover if you're a Credit Shark, Micromanager, Ghost Boss, or one of 9 other types! Then get personalized tips to become a truly great leader.

89% of employees have had a bad boss

2 min randomized quiz

12 boss archetypes

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Credit & Recognition

When my team succeeds, what do I typically do?

Your Leadership Archetype!

You might be a CREDIT SHARK

"I might be stealing credit faster than my team can finish work!"

Impact on Team: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

If you're a Credit Shark, you systematically take credit for your team's work and ideas. You present their projects as your own and steal recognition faster than a shark smells blood in the water. This erodes trust and demotivates your team.

How to Improve if you are a Credit Shark

Immediate Actions:

Long-term Strategies:

Red Flags (Time for serious change):

Growth Reflection Questions:

Take a moment to honestly consider these questions:

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How does this result align with your stated values?

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What would your team say about this assessment?

3.

What's one behavior you could change starting tomorrow?

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All 12 Leadership Archetypes

Click on an archetype to learn more about its impact and how to improve.