Am I A Highly Dominant Boss?

Are you perseverant?

Are you pretty comfortable in the face of interpersonal conflict?

Do you have a strong need to deliver results in your own way?

Do you enjoy being in a position of authority?

Are you an innovative problem solver?

Do you love challenges?

Do you believe that your employees should abide by the rules?

Based on your answers, it is unlikely that you are a highly dominant boss.

Based on your answers, you are displaying some signs of a dominant boss. People who are dominant often get at the top of organizations. Everything that make dominant people great, can also work against them. They are decisive and aggressive, which can become isolating. Also, their ability to be goal-oriented and focusing on the big picture, can make them miss important details. And because they are often so focused on accomplishing their goals, they fail to build relationships with people. It may be important to focus a little more on improving your communication and relationships with your team.

Based on your answers, you are displaying the signs typically seen among bosses who are highly dominant. You get things done and have many innovative ideas to solve problems. You are not afraid of challenges and also in crisis you act fearless. If you are also behaviorally aware, you are very lucky! In case your dominant behavior impacts others negatively in the organization, make sure to become a little more people-oriented, instead of only focusing on results. Also, try to create a culture in which everyone’s input is welcome. Show your employees you trust them by respecting their input.