Leading by Design
 

Online Assessment

This assessment is designed to help you analyze your "RQ," your Relationship Quotient. The first four statements focus on your recent relationships, the next ten statements reveal patterns in how you respond to conflicts with others, and the third section shows your analysis of your reputation and legacy.

Work your way through all three sections and then press the "Total my RQ score" button to learn more about the way you handle relationships.

Section 1

Reflect on your interactions with people in the last few months.
  1. What relationships in your family have brought you the greatest sense of joy and fulfillment?
  2. What relationships at work have brought you the greatest sense of fulfillment?
  3. What relationships in your family have created the most frustration, confusion, or heartache?
  4. What relationships at work have created the most frustration?
 

Section 2
Mark the button that best fits the way you respond in these situations

1.

When I see someone ruining his life and hurting others (at home or at work), I am bold to speak out and require change?
  Always    Usually    Sometimes    Seldom    Never
2. When people are hurting or discouraged, they look to me for comfort and wisdom.
  Always    Usually    Sometimes    Seldom    Never
3. As I look back at my relationships, I can see that some of the most difficult ones were resolved with honesty and forgiveness.
  Always    Usually    Sometimes    Seldom    Never
4. When someone disagrees with me, I try to give in, get away, or please that person to avoid escalating the tension between us.
  Always    Usually    Sometimes    Seldom    Never
5. In any disagreement or dispute, I'm determined to win.
  Always    Usually    Sometimes    Seldom    Never
6. I am careful to assess the trustworthiness of people before I take the risk of trusting them.
  Always    Usually    Sometimes    Seldom    Never
7. To keep misunderstanding at a minimum, I try to have everything clearly ordered and scheduled.
  Always    Usually    Sometimes    Seldom    Never
8. When people around me fail at an important task, I make sure others know I'm not to blame.
  Always    Usually    Sometimes    Seldom    Never
9. When I'm alone, my thoughts drift back to analyze strained relationships in my past.
  Always    Usually    Sometimes    Seldom    Never
10. I'm in a hurry, but I still can't get most things done each day.
  Always    Usually    Sometimes    Seldom    Never
   

Section 3

Mark the number on the scale that best fits what others would say about you if they were completely objective and honest
People who know me say that I'm...
Bold 5 4 3 2 1 Timid
Forgiving 5 4 3 2 1 Resentful
Encouraging 5 4 3 2 1 Critical
Flexible 5 4 3 2 1 Rigid
Honest 5 4 3 2 1 Manipulative
Reflective 5 4 3 2 1 Impulsive
Approachable 5 4 3 2 1 Distant
Temperate 5 4 3 2 1 Volcanic
Relaxed 5 4 3 2 1 Hurried
Compassionate 5 4 3 2 1 Self-absorbed