The RuleBreaker Mindset
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Leadership isn't following the rules.
It's rewriting them.

The RuleBreaker Mindset Leadership Quiz is a free, 12-question yes/no assessment based on the eight leadership skills in Stefanie Nastou's book RuleBreaker Mindset. It takes about two minutes and shows where you sit between rule follower and status quo challenger.

Redefine success by going against the grain

Stefanie Nastou's book, The RuleBreaker Mindset, reinforces eight leadership skills that will guide you in mastering your craft. These are skills for life, with quick tips you can check off and immediately put into practice. Watch the magic happen.

Wondering where you land? Read Stefanie's Substack post on pushing the status quo.

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The Eight Leadership Skills of a RuleBreaker

One per chapter. Tap any card to read the essence, the tips, and check off the practices.

  1. 01 GSD Attitude

    GSD people personify the RuleBreaker: boundless energy, a sense of urgency, and they always find a way to get it done — no matter how impossible the task looks.

  2. 02 Be Fearless

    Innovation can't happen without failure. Build a safe space to test new things — pushing people to take risks is the difference between mediocrity and greatness.

  3. 03 Power in Numbers

    Great leaders persuade the people outside their control to support their goals. Build a network of allies — there's strength in numbers.

  4. 04 Energy Magnet

    The energy you get from the people around you is the energy you put into the world. Positive self-talk makes you a magnet others want to be near.

  5. 05 Lead With Empathy

    Empathy isn't weakness — it's how you connect deeply, have the hard conversations, and bring people with you.

  6. 06 Be Curious

    As soon as you stop learning, you stop growing. Curiosity sparks creativity, innovation, and a growth mindset — in you and everyone around you.

  7. 07 No Barriers

    RuleBreakers move barriers out of the way — flip the problem over, find the different angle, and bring the right people with you.

  8. 08 Entrepreneurial Mindset

    Entrepreneurs are fearless — a growth mindset driven by forward motion and positivity. Bet on yourself every day.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the RuleBreaker Mindset Leadership Quiz?

It is a free, 12-question yes/no quiz based on the eight leadership skills in Stefanie Nastou's book RuleBreaker Mindset. It shows where you sit between rule follower and status quo challenger.

How long does the quiz take?

About two minutes.

Is the quiz free?

Yes, the quiz is free to take.

What does the quiz measure?

It measures how likely you are to push the status quo, using the eight leadership skills from the book as the lens.

What do I do with my results?

Any "no" points you to the chapter in RuleBreaker Mindset worth revisiting. The printable workbook includes the eight skills, tips, checklists, and goal-setting and risk-tolerance worksheets so you can act on what you find.

What are the eight leadership skills?

The eight leadership skills are GSD Attitude, Be Fearless, Power in Numbers, Energy Magnet, Lead With Empathy, Be Curious, No Barriers, and Entrepreneurial Mindset.

Does being a RuleBreaker mean breaking rules recklessly?

No. Breaking the rules is an important skill and mindset that drives you to carve a different path to your purpose, one that improves the overall outcome. It means taking calculated risks, not reckless ones.

Who created the quiz?

Stefanie Nastou, author of RuleBreaker Mindset and a marketing leader with more than 25 years of enterprise B2B experience.

Where can I read more from the author?

Stefanie writes about leadership, marketing strategy and brand experiences on her SubStack - The Brand Formula.

Stefanie Nastou, author of The RuleBreaker Mindset
About the author

About Stefanie Nastou, Author of RuleBreaker Mindset

Stefanie Nastou has over two decades of experience as an executive marketing leader and advisor to the C-suite, having led global marketing teams for world-leading B2B software companies including Amdocs, OpenText, Oracle, and TeamViewer. A passionate advocate for gender diversity and inclusion, she mentors across many Women in Tech communities, helping the next generation rewrite their own rules. She lives in Toronto with her husband, two sons, and their dog, Apollo.

Subscribe to @brandformula on Substack for marketing strategy and brand playbooks.

Connect with Stefanie Nastou on LinkedIn.

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