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The Founder’s Compass Map

To build your personalized map, we'll move through 15 simple statements grouped into 5 key areas. It takes about 10 minutes to complete. Use the 1-to-5 scale to give your most honest, immediate response — the more candid you are, the clearer your results will be.

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North – Vision & Clarity

1. I have a clear 12-month goal that excites me.

1 2 3 4 5

2. My team/investors could describe our direction in one sentence.

1 2 3 4 5

3. I spend more time moving toward a vision than reacting to fires.

1 2 3 4 5

East – Story & Signal

4. When I talk about what we do, people immediately "get it."

1 2 3 4 5

5. Our story connects emotionally, not just logically.

1 2 3 4 5

6. I can explain our impact without hiding behind jargon.

1 2 3 4 5

South – Strategy & Structure

7. I know my top 3 priorities for the next 90 days.

1 2 3 4 5

8. Our meetings and KPIs align with those priorities.

1 2 3 4 5

9. We make fast decisions with confidence, not hesitation.

1 2 3 4 5

West – People & Presence

10. My team feels supported even under pressure.

1 2 3 4 5

11. I communicate calmly and clearly in tough conversations.

1 2 3 4 5

12. Co-founders and board members trust my leadership.

1 2 3 4 5

Center – Reflection & Recalibration

13. I regularly reflect on whether I'm still on the right path.

1 2 3 4 5

14. I can spot when I'm reacting from ego or fear.

1 2 3 4 5

15. I have a practice (journaling, advisor calls, review) that keeps me centered.

1 2 3 4 5

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