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Are you the right leader for the future?

The financial meltdown could usher in a new type of manager. These new Lifeguard leaders are calm, manage risk and anticipate storms. Take our quiz and see if you have what it takes to be a Lifeguard leader.

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1. Your head of research and development comes to your office, visibly nervous, and starts explaining a problem with a new product that you quickly realize you don't understand even the basics of. You:
a) Listen and then tell him to make the decision he thinks is best.
b) Nod and murmur as though you understand the problem, then make a decision based on his cues.

c) Admit you don't understand the problem and bring in another executive to help you work through it.

d) Make a note to yourself to study up on the company's R&D operations.
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