When it comes to technology, AI, or IT decisions in your organization, you mostly feel: *

A. Confident—decisions are clear and aligned

B. Involved, but often translating or guessing

C. Overwhelmed—too many tools, opinions, or vendors

D. Avoidant—I delay decisions because the cost of being wrong feels high

How often do your teams wait on you for clarity that should already exist? *

A. Rarely

B. Sometimes

C. Often

D. Constantly

Which statement feels most accurate? *

A. Our systems support how we actually work

B. Our tools exist, but ownership is unclear

C. Decisions happen reactively

D. We invest in tools before defining outcomes

At the end of most weeks, your body feels: *

A. Energized and regulated

B. Tired but manageable

C. Drained and tense

D. Numb, heavy, or wired

When pressure increases, your default response is to: *

A. Slow down strategically

B. Push through and recover later

C. Ignore physical signals

D. Power through at the expense of your body

Which statement resonates most? *

A. My body supports my leadership

B. My body keeps up, barely

C. My body absorbs most of my stress

D. My body feels like collateral damage

Right now, your leadership identity feels: *

A. Aligned and expansive

B. Functional but constrained

C. Outgrown

D. Undefined and heavy

When making major decisions, you feel: *

A. Clear and grounded

B. Logical but disconnected

C. Torn between roles

D. Responsible for everyone but yourself

Which sentence lands hardest? *

A. I’m building what’s next

B. I’m maintaining what exists

C. I’m carrying more than I should

D. I’ve outgrown my current structure

THE SSS AUTHORITY ASSESSMENT