Quiz | Free the Idea Monkey

1. Which do you find yourself saying (or wanting to say) most often? “It could totally work!” “What’s the next step?” “Why are we doing it this way?”

2. Which activity would make you most anxious? Performing with an improv troupe. Presenting at a board meeting. Creating a three-month plan.

3. Which is the biggest challenge for you? Deferring judgment until later. Having your options limited. Stepping back to see the big picture.

4. If a meeting goes off track, you: Respectfully mention the time on the agenda. Notice, but go along with it. Probably derailed the meeting yourself.

5. Your typical vacation would be a: Relaxing tropical getaway. Cool destination with an itinerary. Cross-country road trip without a map.

6. To solve conflict, you’re the one who: Makes a joke to relieve the tension. Tries to find a compromise. Presents data to create more clarity.

7. If you were losing a board game, you’d be most likely to: Shrug. You’ll win the next round. Propose a new rule change that rigs the game in your favor. Consult the rules to make sure you understand all your options.

8. Which side of your pencil gets the most use? The tip of the pencil. The eraser. Does it have to be a pencil?

9. We say, “Flying Vacuum Cleaner.” You say: What has to happen to make a vacuum cleaner fly? Cool. It could clean drapes, cobwebs and the ceiling. Why would you want to make a flying vacuum cleaner?