The Superhuman Leader Quiz: Is Hustle Driving Your Team?
Many organizations celebrate leaders who go above and beyond but sometimes, that “above and beyond” comes at a hidden cost: exhaustion, stress, and missed opportunities to connect.
That’s why I created the Superhuman Leader Quiz — a quick, thought-provoking way for teams to see if they’re operating at their best… or running themselves ragged trying to do it all.
This isn’t a test with a right or wrong answer. Think of it as a mirror: a tool to understand where leadership may be leaning on hustle instead of humanity. It also sparks important conversations about how organizations can cultivate leaders who thrive—not just survive—in an AI-accelerated, high-demand world.
The quiz is meant to be your first conversation: a chance to reflect, connect, and imagine leadership that’s both ambitious and human.
The Superhuman Leader Quiz
(Answer Yes or No — think about yourself, your team, or your organization.)
1. You or your team often skip meals, workouts, or sleep to get more done.
2. You or your team check email, Slack, or other tools constantly — even after hours or on vacation, “just in case.”
3. You or your team reach for your phone before your feet hit the floor in the morning.
4. You or your team rarely celebrate wins — big or small.
5. You or your team let the first meeting or email of the day dictate the schedule and priorities for everything else.
6. You or your team feel uncomfortable moving at a slower, more sustainable pace.
7. You or your team measure success or identity by how many problems you solve or fires you put out.
8. You or your team postpone reflection, strategy, or creative thinking in favor of urgent tasks.
9. You or your team feel like you need to “earn” breaks, downtime, or recognition.
10. You or your team assume technology can replace human connection or decision-making, rather than using it to amplify it.
Scoring & Insights
0–2 “Yes” answers – You or your team are grounded, intentional, and striking a healthy balance between performance and humanity. You already lead with clarity and connection. Imagine what could happen if you leaned even further into human-first leadership in an AI-driven world.
3–5 “Yes” answers – There are signs of “superhuman” habits: occasional overwork, reliance on perfection, and letting technology drive pace. With some intentional adjustments, you or your team could unlock sustainable performance, trust, and innovation.
6–8 “Yes” answers – Patterns of burnout or overstretch are emerging. Your team may be achieving results, but at the cost of energy, engagement, or human connection. This is a perfect moment to pause, reset, and adopt strategies for radically human leadership.
9–10 “Yes” answers – High risk of exhaustion, disengagement, or lost human connection. The “superhuman” standard may be masking vulnerabilities that could hold your team or organization back. A human-first approach is urgently needed to restore balance, performance, and collaboration.
