Let’s explore the bystanders.
Thank you for completing our Bystander Assessment! Below, you'll discover detailed information about each Bystander and where you can grow.
You tend to focus on the potential negatives and what could go wrong in any situation.
Your conversations and thought processes often revolve around worst-case scenarios, and this outlook can inhibit you from taking risks or trying new things, limiting your growth and potential experiences.
The Pessimist
Where you can grow.
Thought
Practice positive thinking, focusing on potential positive outcomes rather than just the negatives.
Courage
Take calculated risks and embrace new opportunities, learning to view failures as learning experiences.
Action
Actively seek out and participate in situations that have uncertain outcomes to build resilience.
You’re constantly questioning your abilities and worth. You might be highly skilled but often hold back from taking on new challenges or stepping into leadership roles due to a deep-seated fear of not being good enough.
Your self-doubt can lead to missed opportunities and a tendency to underplay their achievements.
The Doubter
Where you can grow.
Thought
Recognize the value of social interactions and collaborations for personal and professional growth.
Courage
Gradually engage in social situations, starting with low-pressure environments.
Action
Seek opportunities for networking and teamwork, building confidence in social settings.
You have an obsession with details and an unyielding standard of flawlessness.
You might be the colleague who spends excessive hours on a project, unable to declare it finished due to minor imperfections.
This quest for perfection often leads to stress, burnout, and dissatisfaction, as nothing ever feels quite good enough.
The Perfectionist
Where you can grow.
Thought
Shift focus from self-doubt to self-compassion, acknowledging and celebrating successes and strengths.
Courage
Practice taking small risks and embracing challenges to build trust in your abilities.
Action
Actively seek opportunities for growth and learning, even in the face of uncertainty
You’re often measuring your success against that of others. You might feel inadequate despite your achievements and frequently downplay your own accomplishments.
This constant comparison can lead to feelings of envy or inadequacy, impacting your self-esteem.
The Comparer
Where you can grow.
Thought
Develop a mindset that values progress over perfection, understanding that mistakes are part of learning.
Courage
Challenge yourself to complete tasks without over-focusing on minute details.
Action
Set realistic goals and deadlines to prevent overworking and procrastination.
You’re typically caught in a web of analysis, struggling to make decisions due to the fear of making the wrong choice.
You often seem hesitant and indecisive, potentially missing out on opportunities because you're stuck in a loop of rumination and what-ifs.
The Over-thinker
Where you can grow.
Thought
Cultivate self-acceptance and focus on personal goals and achievements rather than comparing with others.
Courage
Engage in activities and projects without constantly measuring against others’ successes.
Action
Celebrate personal milestones and achievements independently of others' paths.
You prefer to stick with what’s familiar and safe. You might be reluctant to try new technologies, explore different methods, or take on roles that require stepping out of your comfort zone.
This reluctance can hinder your personal and professional growth, keeping you in a stagnant, albeit comfortable, position.
The Comfort Zoner
Where you can grow.
Thought
Encourage a mindset of decisiveness, focusing on action rather than excessive deliberation.
Courage
Make decisions with the understanding that not all of them have to be perfect or final.
Action
Set time limits for decision-making to avoid procrastination and encourage prompt action.
You’re often seen going out of your way to accommodate others, sometimes at the expense of your own needs and aspirations.
You might agree to unrealistic workloads or refrain from voicing their opinions to avoid conflict. This behavior can lead to a loss of self-identity and resentment over time.
The People-Pleaser
Where you can grow.
Thought
Adopt a growth mindset, seeing new experiences as opportunities for learning and development.
Courage
Gradually step out of their comfort zone by trying new activities or assuming new responsibilities.
Action
Regularly set personal challenges that involve unfamiliar tasks or settings.
The Defeatist
You view setbacks or failures as catastrophic, often feeling overwhelmed and giving up easily.
You might avoid trying new things after experiencing a failure, leading to a self-imposed barrier to learning and development.
Where you can grow.
Thought
Foster self-awareness about personal needs and desires, prioritizing them alongside others’ needs.
Courage
Practice assertiveness in expressing opinions and saying no when necessary.
Action
Make decisions based on personal values and preferences, not just to please others.
You have a tendency to delay tasks, often justifying their postponement with various excuses.
This can lead to a cycle of stress and rushed, last-minute efforts, affecting the quality of your work and reinforcing your belief in their inability to handle responsibilities effectively.
The Procrastinator
Where you can grow.
Thought
Shift perspective to view setbacks as opportunities for growth rather than signs of failure.
Courage
Persist in the face of challenges, learning to embrace and learn from failures.
Action
Re-engage with tasks or goals after setbacks, using past experiences as learning points.
You tend to shy away from social interactions, possibly due to fear of judgment or rejection. You might decline invitations to social events or group activities, preferring to be alone.
While this might provide a sense of safety, it can also limit exposure to new ideas and opportunities for collaboration.
The Isolator
Where you can grow.
Thought
Develop a more proactive mindset, focusing on the satisfaction of completing tasks.
Courage
Tackle tasks head-on, breaking them into smaller, manageable steps to reduce overwhelm.
Action
Implement time management strategies, like setting deadlines and prioritizing tasks.