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Skill DevelopmentI learn new, interesting things at work.I've been doing the same things for too long. I'm bored.I have many tasks, and I do them well, but I haven't had a chance to learn anything new in the last six months.I am given the chance to work on new projects and appreciate expanding my skill base.I am often stretched to master new skills and that keeps my job interesting. Personal ValuesMy work matters.I come in, punch the clock and go home. I'm in it for the paycheck.My work is ok, I feel like I make things a bit better for my team and co-workers.My job contributes to the company's success.I'm making an important contribution to my company's success, and our goals are important. Work RelationshipsMy workplace is friendly.Everyone keeps to themselves and I eat lunch alone on most days.People are friendly, but I really don't know anyone well.I have friends at work. We like to hang out at work, and sometimes outside of work.I have close friends and we enjoy working together. My team has my back. Clear Career PathI know what's needed to get a promotion.I don't know how to advance. I don't think there is anywhere for me to go in this job.Some people get promotions, but I don't know what it takes to be considered for a promotion.I understand what the next job involves, but I can't find a way to get the necessary skills.I understand what the next job requires and I have a plan for getting there. Are you valued?I am appreciated for what I do.I haven't heard "thank you" in months.My boss acknowledges my work in a general way that doesn't make me feel special.I sometimes receive specific, personalized recognition for the work I do.My boss calls out my work in a specific, and public way at least every month. Final DetailsOne final step before we send you your results. Name* First Name Email* Email Consent* Yes, I give consent to securely store my details, email me my report along with future relevant tips supporting my score. Note: We will never share your details with any third party. View our Privacy Policy. Identify the most important numberTopic 1 GapTopic 2 GapTopic 3 GapTopic 4 GapTopic 5 GapTopic 6 GapTopic 1 Yes Most ImportantTopic 2 Yes Most ImportantTopic 3 Yes Most ImportantTopic 4 Yes Most ImportantTopic 5 Yes Most ImportantTopic 6 Yes Most ImportantOverall Score results text for Column 1 - 0-40%From your self-identified score, it appears you are struggling with most areas, and could really use some help.Overall Score results text for Column 2 - 40-62%From your self-identified score, it appears you are often frustrated in a number of key areas, and could really use some help to improve this.Overall Score results text for Column 3 - 63-84%From your self-identified score, it appears you are doing OK in most areas, but could still do with some improvement.Overall Score results text for Column 4 - 85-100%From your self-identified score, it appears you are successful with most areas. Well done!Q1 or Topic 1 Biggest Gap FeedbackLeadershipYour boss has a tremendous impact on how you feel about leadership. There are many ways to improve how you interact with your lead. and since this is the area where your current score differs most from your ideal score, working on this will improve your attitude about your work.Q2 or Topic 2 Biggest Gap FeedbackSkill DevelopmentOpportunities for professional growth are one of the keys to overall job satisfaction and this is the area where your current score differs most from your ideal score. A large gap between these two scores will have a negative effect on how you view your job. You can take steps to develop skills, often without the overt support from your lead. Take the steps necessary to develop.Q3 or Topic 3 Biggest Gap FeedbackPersonal ValuesJob satisfaction increases when your personal values align with your work. It's not all about your job title, it's finding the difference you can make, a connection between what you are offering with your work. Since this is the area where your current score differs most from your ideal score, working on this will improve your attitude about your work.Q4 or Topic 4 Biggest Gap FeedbackWork RelationshipsConnecting with others through our work is a source of joy and job satisfaction for many. You may have to take the first step to build a personal relationship with your colleagues, but since this is the area where your current score differs most from your ideal score, working on this will improve your attitude about your work.Q5 or Topic 5 Biggest Gap FeedbackClear Career PathThis test result offers you a place to focus your attention. It appears that you don't have a strong handle on your career path. You don' t need to wait for your lead to layout your next professional steps. You can investigate and then initiate a conversation. Since this is the area where your current score differs most from your ideal score working on this will improve your attitude about your work.Q6 or Topic 6 Biggest Gap FeedbackAre you valued?I know, you shouldn't have to ask for that thank you, but this appears to be an area that needs attention. This is the area where your current score differs most from your ideal score. A large gap between these two scores will have a negative effect on how you view your job. So, take the first step and find out what your lead appreciates about you and your work. It might take courage, but the payoff could be huge.Call to Action for EveryoneCall to Action for Column 1 - 0-40%What did this quiz reveal? Most folks have a few things they would like to change but focus on the one area that will have the biggest impact.I've shared some specific resources, but there are many more. I share articles, tools, and insights in my bi-weekly newsletters.I believe that it is possible and important to enjoy work and thrive. Sometimes reading articles offer insight, sometimes it's a new tool and sometimes it's coaching, and often it is a combination of many factors. But Loving Mondays is worth the work.Find more blogs on my website and you subscribe to my newsletter.Call to Action for Column 2 - 40-62%What did this quiz reveal? Most folks have a few things they would like to change but focus on the one area that will have the biggest impact.I've shared some specific resources, but there are many more. I share articles, tools, and insights in my bi-weekly newsletters.I believe that it is possible and important to enjoy work and thrive. Sometimes reading articles offer insight, sometimes it's a new tool and sometimes it's coaching, and often it is a combination of many factors. But Loving Mondays is worth the work.Find more blogs on my website and you subscribe to my newsletter. Call to Action for Column 3 - 63-84%What did this quiz reveal? Most folks have a few things they would like to change but focus on the one area that will have the biggest impact.I've shared some specific resources, but there are many more. I share articles, tools, and insights in my bi-weekly newsletters.I believe that it is possible and important to enjoy work and thrive. Sometimes reading articles offer insight, sometimes it's a new tool and sometimes it's coaching, and often it is a combination of many factors. But Loving Mondays is worth the work.Find more blogs on my website and you subscribe to my newsletter. Call to Action for Column 4 - 85-100%What did this quiz reveal? Most folks have a few things they would like to change but focus on the one area that will have the biggest impact.I've shared some specific resources, but there are many more. I share articles, tools, and insights in my bi-weekly newsletters.I believe that it is possible and important to enjoy work and thrive. Sometimes reading articles offer insight, sometimes it's a new tool and sometimes it's coaching, and often it is a combination of many factors. But Loving Mondays is worth the work.Find more blogs on my website and you subscribe to my newsletter. Question 1 results text for Column 1 - 0-40%You're doing tasks, but it's not clear to you how these contribute to the overall organization. In fact your boss may feel the same way. The fist step is to ask a few questions. 1. What can I do differently to add more value to the company?2. What would be missing if I didn't do the work I'm doing?SImple questions, asked with curiosity are powerful and effective. I've attached an article from Harvard Business Review. Take 10 minutes and give it a read. It will change your opinion about asking for feedback.Question 1 results text for Column 2 - 40-62%You're confused by shifting priorities and focusing on the "wrong" things can be frustrating to you and to your leadership. When you are given new tasks ask questions so you know where to focus your efforts. For example: "I've been spending most of my energy on X. I want to do the best job possible and the way I see it, if I switch and work on Y, X may be neglected. What is your suggestion?"I've attached an article from Harvard Business Review. Take 10 minutes and give it a read. It will reinforce the importance of seeking feedback.Question 1 results text for Column 3 - 63-84%You're doing pretty well. You have enough information and input from your boss to be largely self directed at work. One more step will get you a long way towards feeling really successful. So get input from your boss. You might use the following statement and question."I am proud of my contributions and enjoy the work but I'm not sure my priorities line up with yours. What can I share with you so you can give me feedback on how I'm focusing my efforts?"I've attached an article from Harvard Business Review. Take 10 minutes and give it a read. It will reinforce the importance of seeking feedback.Question 1 results text for Column 4 - 85-100%Regular checkins with your boss will keep you on track. Schedule these meetins, have an agenda and ask questions that encourage feedback on the quality of your work, your strategic vision, your leadership and your managerial skills. I've attached an article from Harvard Business Review. Take 10 minutes and give it a read. It will reinforce the importance of seeking feedback.Question 2 results text for Column 1 - 0-40%Getting the work done may take priority over training, but boredom will kill enthusiasm for any job. If you aren't handed an opportunity to learn, take on that job yourself. Here are some ways to grow professionally:1. Have coffee someone in a different department and learn what they are doing and how it contributes to the company.2. List a handful of topics that will increase your business knowledge such as accounting, networking, social media and watch youtube videos. You'll pick up vocabulary and be entertained at the same time.3. Join professional organziations, or at least connect on Linkedin. Most have resources available for free and reading the postings will add to your knowledge base. 4. Rethink your contribution. How does your work help your company's customers. This HBR article offers a new framwork. 5. Consider actively seeking additional learnings from peers. Here's an article about peer to peer learning. Question 2 results text for Column 2 - 40-62%If you already have a full plate you are obviously trusted and valued. Leverage that by asking your leader to sit in on strategy meetings, or ask to attend classes in a related field. You may also want to consider actively seeking additional learnings from peers. Here's an article about peer to peer learning. Your leadership may not know that you have a thirst to learn, so make your boss aware that you are interested in expanding your skills.You may need to face a hard truth, what does your boss think of your ability to learn? It's scary to ask, but it's the only step to understand how you are perceived.Question 2 results text for Column 3 - 63-84%Congruations, you've in a nice position. Don't take this for granted.Spread the wealth, consider actively promoting additional learnings to your peers. Here's an article about peer to peer learning. As you acquire more skills and have more successes, document, document, document. You want to have an accurate inventory of your expanded knowledge base to present at your review and to share with head hunters.Don't forget to update your Linkedin profile too. Here's a great article on how to do that. Question 2 results text for Column 4 - 85-100%Congruations, you've in a nice position. Don't take this for granted.As you acquire more skills and have more successes, document, document, document.Keep an accurate inventory of your expanded knowledge base to present at your review and to share with head hunters. Don't forget to update your Linkedin profile too.Here's a great article on how to do that. In addition, consider actively promoting additional learnings for your peers. Here's an article about peer to peer learning. Finally consider writing up a summary statement about your recent projects and share them with you boss. Make it easy for leadership to document your growth and success.Question 3 results text for Column 1 - 0-40%It may be hard to see how your contribution matters. There was an interesting survey done of hospital Janitors. The take away is that 1/3 of the janitors tied their efforts to a larger goal,getting people healthy. This perspective aligned their values with their work, making it meaningful. Where do your personal values align with your team's values? With your company's values?Read more about the Janitor survey here.Question 3 results text for Column 2 - 40-62%You recognize your contribution. Power that up and ask your co-workers what your contribution means to them. Then ask, what you could do differently that would matter more. Increase the impact you have on others, by asking for their ideas on ways you can help more.Watch this video for even more inspiration about your job.Question 3 results text for Column 3 - 63-84%Fantastic, you see the link between your work and the company's success. Many people don't.Watch this video for even more inspiration about your job. Question 3 results text for Column 4 - 85-100%Not only do you see how important your contribution is, you value the contribution your organization makes. Share your vision. Help your co-workers see how their contributions play into the success and impact your organization has. 1. Be specific. What impact do they have.2. Be global. How does their work make the world better?Watch this video for even more inspiration about your job.Question 4 results text for Column 1 - 0-40%It's hard when you don't have a work friend. In fact, having work buddy is one of the key factors in work place satisfaction.This HBR article conveys the importance of work friends. So what to do? Here are some ideas:1. Suggest a monthly potluck lunch to encourage your group to eat together.2. Invite someone out to lunch just to get to know them better.3. Post a schedule of weekly walks, maybe at lunch to encourage more exercise and to spend time with others.Take a first step, extend yourself, you might start a new trend.Question 4 results text for Column 2 - 40-62%A friendly work place is important to job satisfaction, so you've got that.This HBR article conveys the importance of work friends.Now, it's on you to build closer relationships. 1. Suggest a monthly potluck lunch to encourage your group to eat together.2. Invite someone out to lunch just to get to know them better.3. Post a schedule of weekly walks, maybe at lunch to encourage more exercise and to spend time with others.Take a first step, extend yourself, you might start a new trend.Question 4 results text for Column 3 - 63-84%Having friends at work makes a huge difference.This HBR article conveys the importance of work friends.Nurture those relationships and build more. Consider these ideas to build stronger connections:1. suggest a charity for your group to support i.e. holiday gifts for families and work together to make it happen.2. organize monthly potluck lunches3. bring in an expert for lunch and learns. You'll learn how much you have in common with others. Question 4 results text for Column 4 - 85-100%This HBR article conveys the importance of work friends.Show others how much you appreciate their support and how much you value the deep connections you have. Thank people for their help. Be specific and public with your appreciation. Write a note to their lead so they get broader recognition. Question 5 results text for Column 1 - 0-40%The best way to get answers is to ask questions. You have to want to really know how others see you and that's scary. But if you want to advance, you have to know how you're doing and what's needed to take the next step.Here are some questions that you could ask:1. What skills should I work next?2. What does the (team, organization, company, etc) need done that is not being addressed now?3. What can I do to position myself for advancement?FInally, check out this article. It's a 10 minute read and it offers great insight. Question 5 results text for Column 2 - 40-62%Being passive may signal lack of interest in advancement. You may enjoy reading the book How Women Rise by Marshall Goldsmith and Sally Helgeson to learn the importance of making your interest in career advancement known.Ask questions. That takes courage, but if you want to know, ask. 1. I feel like I'm contributing to the company. What do you need to see in my work for advancement consideration?2. What skills should I work on developing so I am ready for a promotion?FInally, check out this article. It's a 10 minute read and it offers great insight.Question 5 results text for Column 3 - 63-84%Youtube, and Udemy are great ways to pick up new skills and expand your knowledge. Youtube videos are free and Udemy courses are very inexpensive. Consult with those in senior positions and learn the skills and knowledge they need to perform in their positions. Create a personal curriculum and tell your lead your plans. Provide frequent updates and pursue opportunities to use these new skills.FInally, check out this article. It's a 10 minute read and it offers great insight. Question 5 results text for Column 4 - 85-100%Share your plan and your progress with your lead. You know you're committeed and making progress, don't assume this is top of mind for your lead.Question 6 results text for Column 1 - 0-40%Appreciation is motivating and it's hard to stay committed and focused when you haven't heard a thank you. There are many studies that confirm the imporance of feeling apprciated.Take 10 minutes are read this from HBR.Thinking that If you have to ask... deminishes the value of the thank you, can work against you. The fact is, you will be more effective if you know if your work is appreciated and the specifics that make it praise worthy. Here's how you may ask for that thank you:1. I just completed the project you assigned me. What in particular did you appreciate about my effort?2. I want to do my best. What about my work stands out to you?Question 6 results text for Column 2 - 40-62%There are many studies that confirm the imporance of feeling apprciated.Take 10 minutes are read this from HBR.Effective expressions of appreciation are best when they are specific and public. If your lead offers general thanks ask questions until you learn the specific aspect of the work that earned praise. In addition, when completing a big project, consider writing up a summary of your work and call out the specifics that make it really stand out. Share this with your boss and ask for his comments. Question 6 results text for Column 3 - 63-84%There are many studies that confirm the imporance of feeling apprciated.Take 10 minutes are read this from HBR.This is a behavior you want to reinforce. Acknowledge the specific appreciation and express how effective it is.Specifics allow you to fine tune your efforts, set better priorities and understand how your efforts contribute to the whole. Question 6 results text for Column 4 - 85-100%There are many studies that confirm the imporance of feeling apprciated.Take 10 minutes are read this from HBR.When you do get the much warrented thanks, make notes so you capture your lead's comments.Refer to your notes when it's time for your review. You may also use these comments to improve your linkedin profile statement and with your lead's permission, include them in the testimonial section of your profile.Question 1 %Question 2 %Question 3 %Question 4 %Question 5 %Question 6 %Overall Total NumberThis will simply add up all questions and give a total number of points for all. Overall Current PercentageCreation note: Change "40" to the number of total points available in this quiz. Remember each question is worth a total of 4 points. E.g. Total of 6 questions is 4x6 = "24". Total of 8 questions is 4x8 = "32". etc This iframe contains the logic required to handle Ajax powered Gravity Forms.