Know how you lead.
A research-informed assessment that maps your leadership style across 12 dimensions — and reveals the archetype that matches how you lead.
Free ~15 minutes Instant results
6
focused sections
12
leadership dimensions
8
leadership archetypes
Scored and normalized across every dimension with research-informed methodology. Results are private — no account required.
What you'll receive
More than a label — actionable insight into how you lead, where you excel, and what to watch.
Your leadership archetype
A clear leadership profile matched to one of eight research-backed archetypes.
12-dimension snapshot
See exactly where you score across every leadership dimension.
Blind-spot warnings
Surface the risks and growth areas you might be overlooking.
Team & communication
Understand how your style shapes team dynamics and decision-making.
Three steps to clarity
STEP 01
Take the assessment
Complete 6 focused sections covering 12 leadership dimensions. Takes about 15 minutes.
STEP 02
Get your archetype
Our scoring engine maps your responses to the archetype that best matches your leadership DNA.
STEP 03
Understand your style
Receive detailed insights into your strengths, blind spots, and how you compare across all 12 dimensions.
Built for future leaders
Aspiring CEOs
Map your leadership DNA before you need it most. Get clarity on your natural style so you step into the role with confidence.
Startup founders
Understand your instincts before they become your blind spots — especially as your team scales past the people you hired personally.
First-time leaders
Leading former peers? Navigating a new level of accountability? Know your strengths and the gaps to close early.
Eight ways to lead
Which one matches your DNA?
Visionary
Sees the future before others do.
Operator
Turns vision into predictable, reliable results.
Nurturer
Builds trust, loyalty, and culture at scale.
Architect
Builds systems that scale and endure.
Disruptor
Breaks patterns and reshapes industries.
Innovator
Turns curiosity into breakthrough solutions.
Diplomat
Aligns people, partnerships, and perspectives.
Builder
Creates scalable growth engines.
Take the assessment to discover yours
The clarity to lead with intention
12 dimensions, not just one label
Most leadership quizzes reduce you to a single trait. TheNext.CEO scores you across 12 distinct dimensions — from Vision Orientation and Execution Discipline to Emotional Resilience and Cognitive Agility — to build a complete picture of how you lead.
Built on leadership research, not pop psychology
The assessment framework draws from established research in organizational behavior, executive leadership patterns, and psychometric design principles. Every question is mapped to a specific leadership dimension with structured scoring — not arbitrary categories.
Actionable insights, not vague personality labels
Your results include a primary archetype with strengths and blind spots, a breakdown across all 12 dimensions, team dynamics insights, and specific areas for growth — designed to give you something you can actually use.
No account required Results are private