Wisdom Survey for Individuals

Wisdom guides how and when you apply your expertise. It is reflected in how you make choices, interact with others, and respond to your environment. This survey will help you explore the types of wisdom you have, a combination of 12 distinct types represented by the mind, the soul, the body, and the community. The survey is not scientific, although the creators at Back Porch Consulting relied heavily on scholarly research. The results are meant to help you reflect further on your natural tendencies so that you can channel your wisdom more effectively in your work.

After you take the survey, the results will be compiled and returned to you via email. So before you begin, we need your contact information.

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* 1. Name

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* 3. Company or organization

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The first part of this survey consists of 36 statements in three groups. You will rate how much each statement matches your natural tendencies and behavior. Reflect on how you work best--not necessarily how others expect you to be, or how you wish you were. The more honest your responses, the more accurate the results will be in identifying your wisdom type.

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* 4. Rate how closely the following statements match your experience and behavior most of the time.

	Not much like me	A little like me	Often like me	Very much like me
It is easy for me to accept that there may be no good solution to a problem.	It is easy for me to accept that there may be no good solution to a problem. Not much like me	It is easy for me to accept that there may be no good solution to a problem. A little like me	It is easy for me to accept that there may be no good solution to a problem. Often like me	It is easy for me to accept that there may be no good solution to a problem. Very much like me
I rely on my own experience and insights to approach an issue.	I rely on my own experience and insights to approach an issue. Not much like me	I rely on my own experience and insights to approach an issue. A little like me	I rely on my own experience and insights to approach an issue. Often like me	I rely on my own experience and insights to approach an issue. Very much like me
I encourage people to work as a group where diverse perspectives can generate more effective ideas.	I encourage people to work as a group where diverse perspectives can generate more effective ideas. Not much like me	I encourage people to work as a group where diverse perspectives can generate more effective ideas. A little like me	I encourage people to work as a group where diverse perspectives can generate more effective ideas. Often like me	I encourage people to work as a group where diverse perspectives can generate more effective ideas. Very much like me
I honor the culture and traditions of my community.	I honor the culture and traditions of my community. Not much like me	I honor the culture and traditions of my community. A little like me	I honor the culture and traditions of my community. Often like me	I honor the culture and traditions of my community. Very much like me
I dissect a complex problem to determine its root cause before considering responses.	I dissect a complex problem to determine its root cause before considering responses. Not much like me	I dissect a complex problem to determine its root cause before considering responses. A little like me	I dissect a complex problem to determine its root cause before considering responses. Often like me	I dissect a complex problem to determine its root cause before considering responses. Very much like me
Before taking action. I consider the feelings and wellbeing of other people.	Before taking action. I consider the feelings and wellbeing of other people. Not much like me	Before taking action. I consider the feelings and wellbeing of other people. A little like me	Before taking action. I consider the feelings and wellbeing of other people. Often like me	Before taking action. I consider the feelings and wellbeing of other people. Very much like me
I typically seek solutions that promise long-term sustainability over ones that provide immediate but disruptive growth.	I typically seek solutions that promise long-term sustainability over ones that provide immediate but disruptive growth. Not much like me	I typically seek solutions that promise long-term sustainability over ones that provide immediate but disruptive growth. A little like me	I typically seek solutions that promise long-term sustainability over ones that provide immediate but disruptive growth. Often like me	I typically seek solutions that promise long-term sustainability over ones that provide immediate but disruptive growth. Very much like me
I always find a way to accomplish what I set out to do.	I always find a way to accomplish what I set out to do. Not much like me	I always find a way to accomplish what I set out to do. A little like me	I always find a way to accomplish what I set out to do. Often like me	I always find a way to accomplish what I set out to do. Very much like me
I find connections and patterns in the world to help me understand events and make informed decisions.	I find connections and patterns in the world to help me understand events and make informed decisions. Not much like me	I find connections and patterns in the world to help me understand events and make informed decisions. A little like me	I find connections and patterns in the world to help me understand events and make informed decisions. Often like me	I find connections and patterns in the world to help me understand events and make informed decisions. Very much like me
I often discern things beyond physical evidence or logic.	I often discern things beyond physical evidence or logic. Not much like me	I often discern things beyond physical evidence or logic. A little like me	I often discern things beyond physical evidence or logic. Often like me	I often discern things beyond physical evidence or logic. Very much like me
My colleagues would say my actions are consistent with the best interests of others.	My colleagues would say my actions are consistent with the best interests of others. Not much like me	My colleagues would say my actions are consistent with the best interests of others. A little like me	My colleagues would say my actions are consistent with the best interests of others. Often like me	My colleagues would say my actions are consistent with the best interests of others. Very much like me
I apply reason and good judgment to real-life, day-to-day problems.	I apply reason and good judgment to real-life, day-to-day problems. Not much like me	I apply reason and good judgment to real-life, day-to-day problems. A little like me	I apply reason and good judgment to real-life, day-to-day problems. Often like me	I apply reason and good judgment to real-life, day-to-day problems. Very much like me

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* 5. Rate how closely the following statements match your experience and behavior most of the time.

	Not much like me	A little like me	Often like me	Very much like me
I apply critical thinking and analysis to make choices rather than rely on a sense of what is right.	I apply critical thinking and analysis to make choices rather than rely on a sense of what is right. Not much like me	I apply critical thinking and analysis to make choices rather than rely on a sense of what is right. A little like me	I apply critical thinking and analysis to make choices rather than rely on a sense of what is right. Often like me	I apply critical thinking and analysis to make choices rather than rely on a sense of what is right. Very much like me
I am good at understanding and managing my emotions.	I am good at understanding and managing my emotions. Not much like me	I am good at understanding and managing my emotions. A little like me	I am good at understanding and managing my emotions. Often like me	I am good at understanding and managing my emotions. Very much like me
I make the best of challenging situations, because all things have a purpose.	I make the best of challenging situations, because all things have a purpose. Not much like me	I make the best of challenging situations, because all things have a purpose. A little like me	I make the best of challenging situations, because all things have a purpose. Often like me	I make the best of challenging situations, because all things have a purpose. Very much like me
Other people trust me to handle everyday situations that need to be addressed.	Other people trust me to handle everyday situations that need to be addressed. Not much like me	Other people trust me to handle everyday situations that need to be addressed. A little like me	Other people trust me to handle everyday situations that need to be addressed. Often like me	Other people trust me to handle everyday situations that need to be addressed. Very much like me
My colleagues would say I have a shrewd understanding of workplace politics.	My colleagues would say I have a shrewd understanding of workplace politics. Not much like me	My colleagues would say I have a shrewd understanding of workplace politics. A little like me	My colleagues would say I have a shrewd understanding of workplace politics. Often like me	My colleagues would say I have a shrewd understanding of workplace politics. Very much like me
I make choices that are consistent with the expectations of my organization and colleagues.	I make choices that are consistent with the expectations of my organization and colleagues. Not much like me	I make choices that are consistent with the expectations of my organization and colleagues. A little like me	I make choices that are consistent with the expectations of my organization and colleagues. Often like me	I make choices that are consistent with the expectations of my organization and colleagues. Very much like me
In making choices, I take time to consider all compelling options rather than quickly accept the option proposed by an authority.	In making choices, I take time to consider all compelling options rather than quickly accept the option proposed by an authority. Not much like me	In making choices, I take time to consider all compelling options rather than quickly accept the option proposed by an authority. A little like me	In making choices, I take time to consider all compelling options rather than quickly accept the option proposed by an authority. Often like me	In making choices, I take time to consider all compelling options rather than quickly accept the option proposed by an authority. Very much like me
My colleagues would say I create synergy among individuals, allowing a shared understanding to emerge.	My colleagues would say I create synergy among individuals, allowing a shared understanding to emerge. Not much like me	My colleagues would say I create synergy among individuals, allowing a shared understanding to emerge. A little like me	My colleagues would say I create synergy among individuals, allowing a shared understanding to emerge. Often like me	My colleagues would say I create synergy among individuals, allowing a shared understanding to emerge. Very much like me
I am more likely to seek expertise and apply good judgment to a problem rather than follow convention.	I am more likely to seek expertise and apply good judgment to a problem rather than follow convention. Not much like me	I am more likely to seek expertise and apply good judgment to a problem rather than follow convention. A little like me	I am more likely to seek expertise and apply good judgment to a problem rather than follow convention. Often like me	I am more likely to seek expertise and apply good judgment to a problem rather than follow convention. Very much like me
I find answers through deep meditation, spiritual reflection, or mystical experiences.	I find answers through deep meditation, spiritual reflection, or mystical experiences. Not much like me	I find answers through deep meditation, spiritual reflection, or mystical experiences. A little like me	I find answers through deep meditation, spiritual reflection, or mystical experiences. Often like me	I find answers through deep meditation, spiritual reflection, or mystical experiences. Very much like me
I prioritize the wellbeing of individuals, society, and the environment over success.	I prioritize the wellbeing of individuals, society, and the environment over success. Not much like me	I prioritize the wellbeing of individuals, society, and the environment over success. A little like me	I prioritize the wellbeing of individuals, society, and the environment over success. Often like me	I prioritize the wellbeing of individuals, society, and the environment over success. Very much like me
My peers would say I am good at mediating between different entities to help them interact effectively.	My peers would say I am good at mediating between different entities to help them interact effectively. Not much like me	My peers would say I am good at mediating between different entities to help them interact effectively. A little like me	My peers would say I am good at mediating between different entities to help them interact effectively. Often like me	My peers would say I am good at mediating between different entities to help them interact effectively. Very much like me

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* 6. Rate how closely the following statements match your experience and behavior most of the time.

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My colleagues would agree that I navigate workplace interactions skillfully.	My colleagues would agree that I navigate workplace interactions skillfully. Not much like me	My colleagues would agree that I navigate workplace interactions skillfully. A little like me	My colleagues would agree that I navigate workplace interactions skillfully. Often like me	My colleagues would agree that I navigate workplace interactions skillfully. Very much like me
I often voice the moral implications of a decision.	I often voice the moral implications of a decision. Not much like me	I often voice the moral implications of a decision. A little like me	I often voice the moral implications of a decision. Often like me	I often voice the moral implications of a decision. Very much like me
I work in a way that balances organizational goals with human needs and environmental well-being.	I work in a way that balances organizational goals with human needs and environmental well-being. Not much like me	I work in a way that balances organizational goals with human needs and environmental well-being. A little like me	I work in a way that balances organizational goals with human needs and environmental well-being. Often like me	I work in a way that balances organizational goals with human needs and environmental well-being. Very much like me
My colleagues would say I remain detached and level-headed in the face of a challenge.	My colleagues would say I remain detached and level-headed in the face of a challenge. Not much like me	My colleagues would say I remain detached and level-headed in the face of a challenge. A little like me	My colleagues would say I remain detached and level-headed in the face of a challenge. Often like me	My colleagues would say I remain detached and level-headed in the face of a challenge. Very much like me
I seek guidance from people who have greater wisdom.	I seek guidance from people who have greater wisdom. Not much like me	I seek guidance from people who have greater wisdom. A little like me	I seek guidance from people who have greater wisdom. Often like me	I seek guidance from people who have greater wisdom. Very much like me
My peers would agree that I balance different perspectives and competing values to make good decisions.	My peers would agree that I balance different perspectives and competing values to make good decisions. Not much like me	My peers would agree that I balance different perspectives and competing values to make good decisions. A little like me	My peers would agree that I balance different perspectives and competing values to make good decisions. Often like me	My peers would agree that I balance different perspectives and competing values to make good decisions. Very much like me
To solve a difficult problem, I seek the opinions and insights of my peers and colleagues.	To solve a difficult problem, I seek the opinions and insights of my peers and colleagues. Not much like me	To solve a difficult problem, I seek the opinions and insights of my peers and colleagues. A little like me	To solve a difficult problem, I seek the opinions and insights of my peers and colleagues. Often like me	To solve a difficult problem, I seek the opinions and insights of my peers and colleagues. Very much like me
My peers would agree I have a lot of knowledge and insight.	My peers would agree I have a lot of knowledge and insight. Not much like me	My peers would agree I have a lot of knowledge and insight. A little like me	My peers would agree I have a lot of knowledge and insight. Often like me	My peers would agree I have a lot of knowledge and insight. Very much like me
I make choices that respect the interconnectedness of individuals, groups, and their environment.	I make choices that respect the interconnectedness of individuals, groups, and their environment. Not much like me	I make choices that respect the interconnectedness of individuals, groups, and their environment. A little like me	I make choices that respect the interconnectedness of individuals, groups, and their environment. Often like me	I make choices that respect the interconnectedness of individuals, groups, and their environment. Very much like me
I work best with others when it is a good fit with my personal goals.	I work best with others when it is a good fit with my personal goals. Not much like me	I work best with others when it is a good fit with my personal goals. A little like me	I work best with others when it is a good fit with my personal goals. Often like me	I work best with others when it is a good fit with my personal goals. Very much like me
I engage in open dialogue to discuss issues, seeking the collective wisdom provided by different viewpoints.	I engage in open dialogue to discuss issues, seeking the collective wisdom provided by different viewpoints. Not much like me	I engage in open dialogue to discuss issues, seeking the collective wisdom provided by different viewpoints. A little like me	I engage in open dialogue to discuss issues, seeking the collective wisdom provided by different viewpoints. Often like me	I engage in open dialogue to discuss issues, seeking the collective wisdom provided by different viewpoints. Very much like me
I have been told I am a critical thinker who is good at problem-solving.	I have been told I am a critical thinker who is good at problem-solving. Not much like me	I have been told I am a critical thinker who is good at problem-solving. A little like me	I have been told I am a critical thinker who is good at problem-solving. Often like me	I have been told I am a critical thinker who is good at problem-solving. Very much like me

You are more than halfway through the survey. Keep going!

The second part contains nine questions. Each question asks you to rank four statements in the order in which they are like or unlike you, with the top response being most like you and the bottom response being least like you.

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* 7. Rank the following statements in order, putting the one that is most like you first and the least like you last.

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* 8. Rank the following statements in order, putting the one that is most like you first and the least like you last.

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* 9. Rank the following statements in order, putting the one that is most like you first and the least like you last.

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* 10. Rank the following statements in order, putting the one that is most like you first and the least like you last.

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* 11. Rank the following statements in order, putting the one that is most like you first and the least like you last.

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* 12. Rank the following statements in order, putting the one that is most like you first and the least like you last.

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* 13. Rank the following statements in order, putting the one that is most like you first and the least like you last.

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* 14. Rank the following statements in order, putting the one that is most like you first and the least like you last.

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* 15. Rank the following statements in order, putting the one that is most like you first and the least like you last.

Thank you for your responses! The results of your survey will be compiled and returned via email.

This wisdom survey is designed for individuals. A similar audit can be administered to your team or organization for insights into leadership styles and group dynamics. Contact Back Porch Consulting or go to backporchconsulting.net for more information.