Influence Quiz

When influencing others, a person naturally gravitates toward the styles they are most comfortable with. Those styles then become their strongest and most-used. But have you ever wondered which of your influence styles needs work? This short quiz will tell you.

1. I present arguments that are brief and to the point.
   
   Rarely Occassionally Average Fairly Often Frequently

2. I compliment others when they do something well.
   
   Rarely Occassionally Average Fairly Often Frequently

3. I share personal feelings or reactions openly with others.
   
   Rarely Occassionally Average Fairly Often Frequently

4. I bring others to see the exciting possibilities in a situation.
   
   Rarely Occassionally Average Fairly Often Frequently

5. I present clear, specific, and concise proposals.
   
   Rarely Occassionally Average Fairly Often Frequently

6. I obtain others' support by offering something in exchange.
   
   Rarely Occassionally Average Fairly Often Frequently

7. I make personal needs known to others clearly and succinctly.
   
   Rarely Occassionally Average Fairly Often Frequently

8. I make suggestions relevant to the topic under discussion.
   
   Rarely Occassionally Average Fairly Often Frequently

9. I actively seek others' contributions to a discussion.
   
   Rarely Occassionally Average Fairly Often Frequently

10. I test personal understanding of what others have said.
    
    Rarely Occassionally Average Fairly Often Frequently

11. I look for common interests and values in situations where obvious differences exist.
    
    Rarely Occassionally Average Fairly Often Frequently

12. I use metaphors, analogies, or word pictures to engage others' participation.
    
    Rarely Occassionally Average Fairly Often Frequently