You've learned about the Big Five personality traits - now let's see how they show up in everyday leadership situations.
Remember: there are no "right" or "wrong" personalities, just different leadership signatures that work better in different contexts.
Engagement Message
Which personality trait do you think shows up most obviously in your leadership style?
Type
Multiple Choice
Practice Question
Sarah loves asking "What if we tried this completely differently?" and regularly challenges her team to think outside conventional approaches. She's most likely high in:
A. Conscientiousness - organized and detail-oriented
B. Openness - creative and change-seeking
C. Agreeableness - harmony-focused and cooperative
D. Extroversion - social and energetic
Suggested Answers
- A
- B - Correct
- C
- D
Type
Swipe Left or Right
Practice Question
Let's practice identifying Conscientiousness levels. Swipe each behavior based on whether it shows high or low Conscientiousness.
Labels
- Left Label: High Consc.
- Right Label: Low Consc.
Left Label Items
- Creates detailed project timelines with specific milestones
- Always follows up on commitments within 24 hours
- Keeps meticulous notes during every team meeting
- Arrives 10 minutes early to all scheduled meetings
Right Label Items
- Prefers flexible deadlines that can shift as needed
- Makes decisions quickly without extensive planning
- Enjoys spontaneous brainstorming without agendas
- Works best when things can be adjusted on the fly
