My Leadership DNA Index

1. When a group discussion starts drifting without clear direction, what do you most often do?

Suggest a small shift to bring focus back
Let it continue — someone else may step in
Feel uneasy but stay quiet
Notice the drift but wait for clarity
Focus on my own points and contribution

2. When deadlines feel tight in a group project, what’s usually your first reaction?

Protect my own submission and timeline
Step in to prevent the group from slipping
Hope someone coordinates the group
Check where things are getting stuck
Push for clarity on priorities

3. If responsibilities aren’t clearly defined in a team, what do you typically do?

Stick to what I think I’m responsible for
Wait until someone clarifies roles
Take initiative to align responsibilities
Ask questions to reduce confusion
Help connect tasks informally

4. After a group project doesn’t go well, what do you usually focus on next?

Making sure it doesn’t affect me negatively
Adjusting how I personally work
Assuming the next group will work better
Talking with others about what broke down
Waiting to see if it matters later

5. When someone challenges your idea in front of others, what do you most often do?

Pull back to avoid awkwardness
Defend my point quickly
Let it go to keep things moving
Discuss it to understand the difference
Use the challenge to strengthen the outcome

6. In student teams, what situation usually bothers you the most?

Poor final results
Being put on the spot
Tension between teammates
Lack of direction
Not knowing what’s expected

7. When group work starts stalling, what do you tend to focus on first?

Finishing my own deliverables
What happens if no one intervenes
Who is responsible
What’s unclear
What’s blocking progress

8. When people rely on you in a team, what is it most often for?

Completing assigned tasks reliably
Being steady and predictable
Making sure the group finishes strong
Helping when something breaks
Keeping things from falling apart

9. When you think about stepping up more in group work, what feels like the real cost?

Public failure
Extra effort
Being misunderstood
Having to answer for how things turn out
Carrying the weight if things don’t go well

10. Looking back over recent group work, which pattern sounds most like you?

I avoid situations where blame could fall on me
I stay focused on my assigned responsibilities
I step in when something clearly needs attention
I often help the group regain clarity
I tend to be the one people look to when things lose direction