Difficult or Toxic?A 2-Minute Leadership Screening Tool

Quiz statements

Check any statement that describes your manager. Skip the rest.

• 01Challenging or frustrating to work with.
• 02Acts fairly and with integrity.
• 03Communicates in unclear or inconsistent ways.
• 04Can be direct or blunt in their communications.
• 05Struggles to read the room or respond to others' emotions appropriately.
• 06I believe they do not intend to harm others.
• 07I'm able to maintain my well-being while working for this leader.
• 08I have been able to set boundaries to make the relationship workable.
• 09They are at least somewhat open to feedback or input.
• 10I believe they have the potential to develop into a better leader.
• 11Demonstrates a sustained pattern of harmful behavior.
• 12Their behavior has worsened over time.
• 13Their behavior has negatively affected my well-being.
• 14They act in ways that feel unfair, unethical, or lack integrity.
• 15They manipulate information, twist facts, or make me question my reality.
• 16I feel psychologically unsafe speaking up, sharing ideas, or making mistakes.
• 17My boss uses control and intimidation tactics to get what they want.
• 18Their behavior causes me emotional distress or anxiety.
• 19My boss ignores, dismisses, or violates my boundaries.
• 20Giving feedback to them feels unsafe, pointless, or likely to backfire.