MASTER Risk Model - Learning Resources - Abilities

Leadership

Reflect on a founder you admire—what leadership traits did they consistently demonstrate in building trust?

Journal about a tough founder moment—what did you learn about influence and decision-making under stress?

Write down three leadership strengths you bring as a founder—how often do you apply them fully?

Explore how your leadership style has shifted—what start-up experiences pushed that evolution?

Reflect on a time you struggled as a founder—what did it teach you about clarity and confidence?

Think about your leadership “default mode”—directive, coaching, supportive, or adaptive? When is it effective?

Collaboration

Reflect on your collaboration style—are you more directive, co-creative, supportive, or adaptive in teams?

Journal about a collaboration that worked smoothly—what founder behaviors made it productive?

Explore a time when teamwork broke down—what wrong assumptions or gaps caused the misalignment?

Write down your top three collaboration strengths—how do they show up consistently in your projects?

Think of a team you loved working with—what shared norms or energy made it so effective?

Reflect on when you last asked for feedback early, not late—what changed in the outcome of the work?

Communication

Reflect on a pitch that missed the mark—what caused confusion, and how could you improve next time?

Journal about your pitch style—do you over-explain, under-clarify, or adapt to the investor’s context?

Think about a communicator you admire—what habits make them easy to follow and convincing?

Reflect on how often you listen to investors versus listen to understand—what do you miss by each style?

Explore your default communication style when under pressure—assertive, vague, or unclear? When is it useful?

Write down three words others might use to describe your pitch—do they align with your intended impact?

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