Competency Questions Please answer the question below to find your competency Name Email 1. Describe the last time you felt upset at work: what physical or mental signs did you notice, and what did you do in response? Emotional Self-Awareness 2. Describe a setback you recovered from: what practical steps did you take to regain momentum and how long did it take? Resilience 3. Give a brief example of when you spoke your honest view at work even though it felt risky; what did you say and what happened next? Authenticity 4. Describe a task you recently delegated: how did you decide who to give it to, what instructions did you provide, and how did you follow up? Delegation 5. Share a recent workplace disagreement you helped resolve—what steps did you take and what changed in the relationship or outcome? Conflict Management 6. Tell us about a sudden change that disrupted your plans—what adjustments did you make and what was the result? Adaptability 7. Describe a moment you felt provoked—what did you do to regulate your response and what happened afterward? Emotional Self-Control 8. Give a brief example of when you openly shared a struggle or uncertainty with your team—what did you say and how did the team respond? Vulnerability 9. Describe a mistake you made recently: how did you acknowledge it and what corrective action did you take? Personal Accountability (Feeling Responsible) 10. Share a short example of when a colleague was struggling—how did you respond and how did that person react? Empathy & Compassion 11. Tell us about a situation where you felt pressure to compromise your values—what choice did you make and why? Integrity 12. Think of a time when you were fully present with someone or something—what were you doing, how did it feel, and what difference did it make? Living in the Moment 13. Give an example of how you built trust with a team member—what actions did you take and what evidence shows trust developed? Trust 14. Share a recent time when you prioritized your well-being or set a boundary—what prompted it and what changed? Self-Love 15. Recall a recent setback: what inner resources or choices did you draw on to move forward, and what was the outcome? Feeling Empowered 16. Tell us about a recent moment when you paused before reacting—what did you notice during that pause and what changed as a result? Mindfulness & Self-Reflection 17. Describe a time you noticed a gap between your team’s stated values and actual behavior—what did you do and why? Organizational Awareness 18. Describe a recent plan that failed—how did you emotionally respond and what concrete steps did you take afterward? Detachment 19. Give an example of when you admitted you didn’t know something or asked for help—what did you say and what changed? Surrender (Humility & Grounding) 20. Describe a time you persuaded someone to change course—what approach did you use and what was the result? Influence 1 out of 20 Time's upTime is Up! Leave a Reply Cancel replyCommentEnter your name or username to comment Enter your email address to comment Enter your website URL (optional) Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
