MIKE.DEJONG

From Grow Smart by Mike DeJong

Owner vs. Operator Evaluation

Please take the following evaluation. Be VERY honest with yourself. You need to see things as they really are, not worse and not better, as they REALLY are. That’s when real change and magic can happen.

Here’s a 10-question evaluation designed to assess whether you operate more with an owner’s mindset or an operator’s mindset. Each question is rated on a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being “strongly disagree” and 5 being “strongly agree.”

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Step 1 of 2: Questions 1 to 4

Questions answered: 0 of 10

Question 1

I spend more time thinking about the long-term vision and strategy of my business rather than daily tasks.

Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Question 2

I delegate daily operations to my team and trust them to handle issues without my constant involvement.

Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Question 3

My business has clearly documented systems that allow anyone to step in and perform tasks without my guidance.

Strongly disagree
Strongly agree
Question 4

I focus on building and empowering leadership within my team to make decisions without needing my approval for everything.

Strongly disagree
Strongly agree

This is a self-assessment, not a certification of business readiness.

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