Work Style Assessment: Personality Flashcards
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A paired-statement item contrasts deep focus vs. broad attention. Which reflects 'Dive Deep'?
Answer: I operate at all levels, stay connected to details, and audit frequently
Dive Deep means leaders stay connected to the details and audit frequently when metrics and anecdotes differ.
When the test asks how you treat teammates during disagreement, 'Earn Trust' is best reflected by:
Answer: Listening attentively, speaking candidly, and treating others respectfully
Leaders listen attentively, speak candidly, and treat others respectfully to earn trust.
An item explores hiring and mentoring preferences. Which aligns with 'Hire and Develop the Best'?
Answer: Raise the performance bar and coach others to grow, including moving them across the org
Leaders raise the performance bar with every hire and develop leaders, taking mentorship seriously.
The assessment asks how you respond when a popular idea seems wrong to you. 'Have Backbone' is best shown by:
Answer: Respectfully challenging it even when uncomfortable, then committing if overruled
Have Backbone means leaders are obligated to respectfully challenge decisions they disagree with.
A scenario asks how you'd respond to a problem that needs a creative, simple solution. 'Invent and Simplify' is best reflected by:
Answer: Seeking new ideas and simplifying, accepting that you may be misunderstood
Leaders expect and require innovation, find ways to simplify, and accept being misunderstood at times.
On items about workplace safety and care for people, Amazon's 'Strive to be Earth's Best Employer' principle is best reflected by:
Answer: Working to create a safer, more productive, and empathetic work environment
This principle calls leaders to lead with empathy and create a safer, more diverse, just work environment.
When asked about the impact of your decisions on the wider world, 'Success and Scale Bring Broad Responsibility' is best reflected by:
Answer: Being thoughtful about the broad effects of your actions on society and the planet
This principle holds that leaders must be thoughtful about the broad consequences of their work.