Introduction
If your result is Collaboration, you lead with connection, inclusion, and shared purpose. You believe leadership is a collective process, and you naturally bring people together, create alignment, and build environments where everyone feels involved.
This post explores your strengths, your challenges, and how to lead collaboratively without losing clarity or authority.
What This Looks Like in Daily Life
• You seek input before making decisions
• You value diverse perspectives
• You build strong, trusting relationships
• You help teams move together, not just forward
Your Core Strengths
1. You build strong relationships
People feel valued and included around you.
2. You create alignment
You help teams move together, not just forward.
3. You encourage contribution
You bring out the best in others.
When This Value Gets Stretched
Your collaborative nature is powerful — but when overextended, it can lead to:
• over‑consulting
• difficulty making solo decisions
• avoiding conflict
• diluting your own voice
Your growth lies in balancing collaboration with decisiveness.
What Others Experience With You
People feel heard, valued, and included — but they may sometimes feel unsure who is actually leading.
How to Grow Without Losing Your Connection
1. Make decisions even when not everyone agrees
Leadership requires clarity.
2. Practise confident communication
Your voice matters too.
3. Embrace healthy conflict
It strengthens collaboration, not weakens it.
Try This This Week
Make one decision without seeking additional input — and communicate it clearly.
A Closing Thought
Your collaborative spirit is a gift — and when paired with confident decision‑making, it becomes a leadership style that is inclusive, effective, and deeply inspiring.
If you want to explore how your collaborative style influences your relationships and self‑leadership, try the next quiz in the series. https://aimhigherbebetter.com/category/professional-development-quizzes/
