ADHD at Work

Quiz: Are You the Next Steve Jobs?

Take this quiz to assess your entrepreneurial strengths.

By ADDitude Editors Updated on February 11, 2026
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Curiosity. Risk tolerance. Innovative thinking. Persistence. These common ADHD traits are also the building blocks of entrepreneurial genius. Just ask neurodivergent business trailblazers like Richard Branson of the Virgin Group and John Chambers of Cisco.

To measure your entrepreneurial potential and acumen, respond to the following statements. But remember: Having entrepreneurial traits is just the first step – succeeding in business also requires persistence through tedious tasks, creative financial management, comfort with uncertainty, and a dedicated team.

I often feel held back by seemingly arbitrary rules at work.

I do my best work when the business culture and mission align with my values.

I frequently see better ways to do things at work, even if I can’t always implement change.

I excel when I have freedom and flexibility at work.

I hyperfocus on projects that interest me, sometimes losing track of time.

I’m often frustrated by the routines and procedures of traditional workplaces, from the number of meetings to the pace of work.

I would rather ask for forgiveness than permission.

I challenge conventional wisdom when I see a better way.

I trust my gut and act on instincts.

I am a highly curious person.

I have a higher-than-average tolerance for risk.

Mistakes don’t faze me; I view them as learning opportunities.

I enjoy out-of-the-box thinking and creative problem-solving.

I work well under pressure and remain calm in a crisis.

Can’t see the self-test questions above? Click here to open this test in a new window.

The questions in this resource were derived, in part, from the ADDitude ADHD Experts webinar titled, “The Neurodivergent Female Entrepreneur: How to Build a Business That Works for Your ADHD Brain” [Video Replay & Podcast 540] with Diann Wingert, which was broadcast on January 22, 2025.

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