CharacterYAQ Character Quiz

www.CharacterYAQ.com

DataYAQ, CharacterYAQ's research initiative, tracks 22 Character Qualities. They are presented below. In order to help you reflect on your personal character journey, please check-mark the circle that best reflects your position on each Character Quality.

Question Title

* 1. Adherence

Believes that rules were made to be broken

Somewhere in between

Follows rules, values boundaries, and keeps commitments

Question Title

* 2. Compassion

Hasn't a clue what's going on in other's lives

Somewhere in between

Listens, understands, cares, and comforts others

Question Title

* 3. Creativity

Stuck in an old boring routine, afraid of trying anything new

Somewhere in between

Comes up with new, positive, or artistic ideas, activities, and approaches

Question Title

* 4. Dependability

Breaks promises and mishandles responsibilities

Somewhere in between

Keeps commitments and honestly handles information, money, and possessions

Question Title

* 5. Excellence

Provides sloppy performance and neglects relationships

Somewhere in between

Expects and delivers superior results

Question Title

* 6. Flexibility

Strongly resists change of all types

Somewhere in between

Open to learning, adapts to change, and engages in personal growth

Question Title

* 7. Friendliness

Holds back and is cool and distant with others

Somewhere in between

Connects with others in a warm and outgoing way

Question Title

* 8. Honor

Goes along with the crowd and compromises principles

Somewhere in between

Chooses to do what's right

Question Title

* 9. Humility

Grabs the spotlight and treats others as inferior

Somewhere in between

Assesses oneself clearly, offers one's best, and puts others first

Question Title

* 10. Joyfulness

Whines, moans, and complains about everything

Somewhere in between

Smiles, laughs, and is happy and positive about life

Question Title

* 11. Justice

Breaks the law and treats others in a lousy way

Somewhere in between

Observes accurately and takes action to prevent or resolve unfair issues

Question Title

* 12. Moderation

Works or plays intensely, often making extreme choices

Somewhere in between

Balances all aspects of life and relationships

Question Title

* 13. Orderliness

Piles up everything everywhere

Somewhere in between

Keeps all tings tidy, clean, and organized

Question Title

* 14. Perseverance

Gives up

Somewhere in between

Pushes ahead towards goals even through difficulties

Question Title

* 15. Purposefulness

Wanders aimlessly

Somewhere in between

Focuses on achieving long-term goals

Question Title

* 16. Reflection

Lacks insight

Somewhere in between

Thinks about life choices and circumstances to build understanding

Question Title

* 17. Respect

Tramples on whatever is important to others

Somewhere in between

Values others and treats them well

Question Title

* 18. Self-Discipline

Loses control and is easily diverted

Somewhere in between

Controls personal actions and reactions and focuses on what is important

Question Title

* 19. Service

Stands by and can't be bothered

Somewhere in between

Acts selflessly for others

Question Title

* 20. Truthfulness

Lies, manipulates, deceives, and defames others

Somewhere in between

Finds the facts and shares them accurately

Question Title

* 21. Trust

Avoids having others in control or involved

Somewhere in between

Believes in the good intentions and behavior of others

Question Title

* 22. Unity

Gets everyone fighting

Somewhere in between

Seeks shared understanding and harmony while building group interests and goals

Reflection Instructions:
- First Choice - Reflect on how weakness in these character qualities may be negatively affecting your ability to serve your friends, family, workplace, and community.
- Second Choice - You're holding your own, but it is not yet a solid strength. What can you do a little more to push this character quality to be a legitimate strength? How would your strengths in other areas be enhanced if you did so?
- Third Choice - This is one of your strengths. Reflect on how you might leverage this strength to serve your family, friends, workplace, and community. How can this strength be leveraged to improve your character even further by helping to improve some areas that might be in the middle or left column?

© 2018 Alexander, Peirce, Wong; All Rights Reserved; grantpeirce@peircegroup.com; susanne@marriagetransformation.com