Y Academy Press
Integrated Leadership Assessment
Answer every item honestly, as you actually are rather than as you would like to be. There are no right or wrong answers. Leave an item blank if it genuinely does not apply — scoring handles partial completion, and it saves automatically as you go.
Some scales are deliberately reverse-polarity, and several boxes describe a style, a job or another person rather than rating you. Your report marks each one and only the directional scales feed your profile.
About you
Test 1 of 48
Guidance Schools stress the logical-mathematical and verbal-linguistic forms. Consider whether you would rather use one intelligence in depth or develop several.
1.1 Your Learning Style: Using Multiple Intelligences Mostly True / Mostly False
I like to work with and solve complex problems.
I recently wrote something that I am especially proud of.
I have three or more friends.
I like to learn about myself through personality tests.
I frequently listen to music on the radio or iPod-type player.
Math and science were among my favorite subjects.
Language and social studies were among my favorite subjects.
I am frequently involved in social activities.
I have or would like to attend personal growth seminars.
I notice if a melody is out of tune or off key.
I am good at problem solving that requires logical thinking.
My conversations frequently include things I've read or heard about.
When among strangers, I easily find someone to talk to.
I spend time alone meditating, reflecting, or thinking.
After hearing a tune once or twice, I am able to sing it back with some accuracy.
Test 2 of 48
Guidance More even-numbered than odd-numbered 'True' answers suggests leadership potential; the reverse suggests management qualities. Both can be developed, and management capability is a foundation for new leaders.
1.2 Your Leadership Potential Mostly True / Mostly False
When I have a number of tasks or homework assignments to do, I set priorities and organize the work to meet the deadlines.
When I am involved in a serious disagreement, I hang in there and talk it out until it is completely resolved.
I would rather sit in front of my computer than spend a lot of time with people.
I reach out to include other people in activities or when there are discussions.
I know my long-term vision for career, family, and other activities.
When solving problems, I prefer analyzing things myself to working through them with a group of people.
I would help subordinates clarify goals and how to reach them.
I would give people a sense of long- term mission and higher purpose.
I would make sure jobs get out on time.
I would scout for new product or service opportunities.
I would give credit to people who do their jobs well.
I would promote unconventional beliefs and values.
I would establish procedures to help the department operate smoothly.
I would verbalize the higher values that I and the organization stand for.
Test 3 of 48
Guidance Items are renumbered 1-12 here; the book numbers each of the three sets 1-4 separately. A low score signals the people-skills gaps that most often derail otherwise fast-tracking managers.
1.3 Are You on a Fast Track to Nowhere? Mostly True / Mostly False
Other people describe me as very good with people.
I often smile and laugh with teammates or classmates.
I often reach out to engage people, even strangers.
I often express appreciation to other people.
I quickly speak out in meetings when leaders ask for comments or ideas.
If I see a leader making a decision that seems harmful, I speak up.
I experience no tension when interacting with senior managers, either inside or outside the organization.
I have an easy time asserting myself toward people in authority.
I spend part of each week networking with colleagues in other departments.
I have joined multiple organizations for the purpose of making professional contacts.
I often use lunches to meet and network with new people.
I actively maintain contact with peers from previous organizations.
Test 4 of 48
2.1 Rate Your Optimism Mostly True / Mostly False
I nearly always expect a lot from life. _
I try to anticipate when things will go wrong. _
I always see the positive side of things. _
I often start out expecting the worst, although things usually work out okay. _
I expect more good things to happen to me than bad. _
I often feel concern about how things will turn out for me. _
If something can go wrong for me, it usually does.
Even in difficult times, I usually expect the best.
I am cheerful and positive most of the time.
I consider myself an optimistic person.
Test 5 of 48
2.2 What's Your Leadership Orientation? Mostly True / Mostly False
I put into operation suggestions agreed to by the group.
I treat everyone in the group with respect as my equal.
I back up what other people in the group do.
I help others with their personal problems.
I bring up how much work should be accomplished.
I help assign people to specific tasks.
I frequently suggest ways to fix problems.
I emphasize deadlines and how to meet them.
Test 6 of 48
Guidance This box rates a past or present supervisor, not yourself.
2.3 Your "LMX" Relationship Mostly True / Mostly False
I very much liked my supervisor as a person.
My supervisor defended my work to people above him if I made a mistake.
The work I did for my supervisor went well beyond what was required.
I admired my supervisor's professional knowledge and ability.
My supervisor was enjoyable to work with.
I applied extra effort to further the interests of my work group.
My supervisor championed my case to others in the organization.
I respected my supervisor's management competence.
Test 7 of 48
Guidance T and P are not opposites; a person can be high or low on either or both. Compare with your result on 2.2.
3.1 T-P Leadership Questionnaire: An Assessment of Style Mostly True / Mostly False
I would hold members personally accountable for their performance.
I would assign members to specific roles and tasks.
I would ask the members to work harder.
I would check on people to know how they are doing.
I would focus more on execution than on being pleasant with members.
I would try to make members' work more pleasant.
I would focus on maintaining a pleasant atmosphere on the team.
I would let members do their work the way they think best.
I would be concerned with people's personal feelings and welfare.
I would go out of my way to be helpful to members.
Test 8 of 48
Guidance Rate yourself as a follower in a current or former job.
3.2 Are You Ready? Mostly True / Mostly False
I typically do the exact work required of me, nothing more or less.
I am often bored and uninterested in the tasks I have to perform.
I take extended breaks whenever I can.
I have great interest and enthusiasm for the job.
I am recognized as an expert by colleagues and coworkers.
I have a need to perform to the best of my ability.
I have a great deal of relevant education and experience for this type of work.
I am involved in “extra-work” activities such as committees.
I prioritize my work and manage my time well.
Test 9 of 48
Guidance Describes the job situation, not the person. High scores indicate where formal leadership is least needed.
3.3 Measuring Substitutes for Leadership Mostly True / Mostly False
Because of the nature of the tasks I perform, there is little doubt about the best way to do them.
My job duties are so simple that almost anyone could perform them well after a little instruction.
It is difficult to figure out the best way to do many of my tasks and activities.
There is really only one correct way to perform most of the tasks I do.
After I've completed a task, I can tell right away from the results I get whether I have performed it correctly.
My job is the kind where you can finish a task and not know if you've made a mistake or error.
Because of the nature of the tasks I do, it is easy for me to see when I have done something exceptionally well.
I get lots of satisfaction from the work I do.
It is hard to imagine that anyone could enjoy performing the tasks I have performed on my job.
My job satisfaction depends primarily on the nature of the tasks and activities I perform.
Test 10 of 48
Guidance Rate 1 (very inaccurate) to 5 (very accurate), describing yourself as you are now. The book offers no cut-points; compare your five scores with each other.
4.1 The Big Five Personality Dimensions 1-5
I love large parties.
Very inaccurateVery accurate
I feel comfortable around people.
Very inaccurateVery accurate
I talk to a lot of different people at social gatherings.
Very inaccurateVery accurate
I like being the center of attention.
Very inaccurateVery accurate
I often feel critical of myself.
Very inaccurateVery accurate
I often envy others.
Very inaccurateVery accurate
I am temperamental.
Very inaccurateVery accurate
I am easily bothered by things.
Very inaccurateVery accurate
I am kind and sympathetic.
Very inaccurateVery accurate
I have a good word for everyone.
Very inaccurateVery accurate
I never insult people.
Very inaccurateVery accurate
I put others first.
Very inaccurateVery accurate
I am imaginative.
Very inaccurateVery accurate
I see beauty in many things.
Very inaccurateVery accurate
I really like art.
Very inaccurateVery accurate
I love to learn new things.
Very inaccurateVery accurate
I am systematic and efficient.
Very inaccurateVery accurate
I pay attention to details.
Very inaccurateVery accurate
I am always prepared for class.
Very inaccurateVery accurate
I put things back where they belong.
Very inaccurateVery accurate
Test 11 of 48
Guidance Rate each statement 1 (strongly disagree) to 7 (strongly agree).
4.2 Measuring Locus of Control 1-7
When I get what I want, it's usually because I worked hard for it. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Strongly disagreeStrongly agree
When I make plans, I am almost certain to make them work. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Strongly disagreeStrongly agree
I prefer games involving some luck over games requiring pure skill. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Strongly disagreeStrongly agree
I can learn almost anything if I set my mind to it. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Strongly disagreeStrongly agree
My major accomplishments are entirely due to my hard work and ability. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Strongly disagreeStrongly agree
I usually don't set goals, because I have a hard time following through on them. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Strongly disagreeStrongly agree
Competition discourages excellence. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Strongly disagreeStrongly agree
Often people get ahead just by being lucky. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Strongly disagreeStrongly agree
On any sort of exam or competition, I like to know how well I do relative to everyone else. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Strongly disagreeStrongly agree
It's pointless to keep working on something that's too difficult for me. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Strongly disagreeStrongly agree
Test 12 of 48
Guidance Discussion exercise only. The book warns explicitly that these two lists do not represent the full range of values and that this is not an accurate assessment of your actual values.
4.3 Instrumental and End Values Rank 1-5 (top five only)
Test 13 of 48
Guidance Mark exactly 10 words in total across all four columns. Do your preferences fall mainly in one quadrant, or are they balanced?
4.4 What's Your Thinking Style? X if it describes you
Test 14 of 48
Guidance Four-letter type is formed by taking the higher score in each pair (e.g. INTJ, ESFP).
4.5 Personality Assessment: Jung's Typology a or b
I would rather
I like to
I want a boss who
When I work on a project, I
When making a decision, the most important considerations are
On a project, I tend to
When working on a project, I prefer to
In my work, I prefer to
I often
When discussing a problem with colleagues, it is easy for me
When the phone rings in my office or at home, I usually
The word that describes me better is
When I am working on an assignment, I tend to
When I listen to someone talk on a subject, I usually try to
When I come up with new ideas, I generally
When working on a project, I prefer to
When I read something, I usually
When I have to make a decision in a hurry, I often
In a meeting, I tend to
In work, I prefer spending a great deal of time on issues of
In meetings, I am most often annoyed with people who
I tend to be
My style in preparing for a meeting is
In meetings, I would prefer for people to
I would rather work for an organization where
On weekends, I tend to
I am more
I would rather work for a boss who is
In the following, choose the word in each pair that appeals to you more:
In the following, choose the word in each pair that appeals to you more:
In the following, choose the word in each pair that appeals to you more:
In the following, choose the word in each pair that appeals to you more:
Test 15 of 48
Guidance Item 9 ('Fought for my own ideas') is reverse-scored and belongs to the open-mind subscale.
5.1 Mindfulness Mostly True / Mostly False
Enjoyed hearing new ideas.
Challenged someone to think about an old problem in a new way.
Tried to integrate conversation points at a higher level.
Felt appreciation for the viewpoints of others.
Would ask someone about the assumptions underlying his or her suggestions.
Came to my own conclusion despite what others thought.
Was open about myself to others.
Encouraged others to express opposing ideas and arguments.
Fought for my own ideas.
Asked "dumb" questions.
Offered insightful comments on the meaning of data or issues.
Asked questions to prompt others to think more about an issue.
Expressed a controversial opinion.
Encouraged opposite points of view.
Suggested ways of improving my and others' ways of doing things.
Test 16 of 48
5.2 Emotional Intelligence Mostly True / Mostly False
Associate different internal physiological cues with different emotions.
Relax when under pressure in situations.
Know the impact that your behavior has on others.
Initiate successful resolution of conflict with others.
Know when you are becoming angry.
Recognize when others are distressed.
Build consensus with others.
Produce motivation when doing uninteresting work.
Help others manage their emotions.
Make others feel good.
Identify when you experience mood shifts.
Stay calm when you are the target of anger from others.
Know when you become defensive.
Follow your words with actions.
Engage in intimate conversations with others.
Accurately reflect people's feelings back to them.
Test 17 of 48
Guidance Answer for a specific activity. Scores usually differ between a hobby and homework.
5.3 Love or Fear? Mostly True / Mostly False
I feel it is important to perform well so I don't look bad.
I have to force myself to complete the task.
I don't want to have a poor outcome or get a poor grade.
I don't want to embarrass myself or do less well than others.
The experience leaves me feeling relieved that it is over.
My attention is absorbed entirely in what I am doing.
I really enjoy the experience.
Time seems to pass more quickly than normal.
I am completely focused on the task at hand.
The experience leaves me feeling great.
Test 18 of 48
6.1 Ethical Maturity Mostly True / Mostly False
I can clearly state the principles and values that guide my actions.
I promptly own up to my own mistakes and failures.
I am able to quickly "forgive and forget" when someone has made a serious mistake that affects me.
When making a difficult decision, I take the time to assess my principles and values.
I have a reputation among my friends and coworkers for keeping my word.
I intentionally reflect on my mistakes to improve my performance.
When someone asks me to keep a confidence, I always do so completely.
When things go wrong, I seldom blame others or circumstances.
I am able to forgive myself soon after a serious mistake.
My coworkers would say that my behavior is very consistent with my values.
Test 19 of 48
Guidance You cannot display all four dimensions at once. Compare the four scores and decide which you want to emphasize.
6.2 Your Servant Leadership Orientation Mostly True / Mostly False
My actions meet the needs of others before my own.
I explicitly enable others to feel ownership for their work.
I like to consult with people when making a decision.
I'm a perfectionist.
I like to be of service to others.
I try to learn the needs and perspectives of others.
I consciously utilize the skills and talents of others.
I am assertive about the right way to do things.
I give away credit and recognition to others.
I believe that others have good intentions.
I quickly inform others of developments that affect their work.
I tend to automatically take charge.
I encourage the growth of others, expecting nothing in return.
I value cooperation over competition as a way to energize people.
I involve others in planning and goal setting.
I put people under pressure when needed.
Test 20 of 48
6.3 Assess Your Moral Courage Mostly True / Mostly False
I risk substantial personal loss to achieve the vision.
I take personal risks to defend my beliefs.
I say no even if I have a lot to lose.
I consciously link my actions to higher values.
I don't hesitate to act against the opinions and approval of others.
I quickly tell people the truth, even when it is negative.
I feel relaxed most of the time.
I speak out against organizational injustice.
I stand up to people if they make offensive remarks.
I act according to my conscience even if it means I lose status and approval.
Test 21 of 48
Guidance Style grid: Effective = high/high; Alienated = high thinking/low engagement; Conformist = low thinking/high engagement; Pragmatist = middle/middle; Passive = low/low.
7.1 The Power of Followership Mostly True / Mostly False
I often commented to my manager on the broader importance of data or events.
I thought carefully and then expressed my opinion about critical issues.
I frequently suggested ways of improving my and others' ways of doing things.
I challenged my manager to think about an old problem in a new way.
Rather than wait to be told, I would figure out the critical activities for achieving my unit's goals.
I independently thought up and championed new ideas to my boss.
I tried to solve the tough problems rather than expect my leader to do it.
I played devil's advocate if needed to demonstrate the upside and downside of initiatives.
My work fulfilled a higher personal goal for me.
I was enthusiastic about my job.
I understood my leader's goals and worked hard to meet them.
The work I did was significant to me.
I felt emotionally engaged throughout a typical day.
I had the opportunity to do what I do best each day.
I understood how my role contributed to the company's success.
I was willing to put in a great deal of effort beyond what was normally expected.
Test 22 of 48
Guidance Key: 1A honest self-assessment builds trust; 2B just get on with things rather than 'door swinging'; 3B you never know who else is in the elevator; 4A do not hover during a phone call; 5B arrive prepared to take notes; 6A the bathroom is not a meeting room.
7.2 Are You an Annoying Follower? A or B
If you think there might be a mistake in something you've done, what do you do?
How do you handle a criticism from your boss?
You're in a crowded elevator with your boss after an important meeting where you've just landed a million-dollar deal. You:
Your boss has an open-door policy and wants people to feel free to drop by her office any time to talk about anything. You pop in just after lunch and find her on the phone. What do you do?
You've been called to the boss's office and have no idea what he wants to talk about.
You've been trying to get some face time with your boss for weeks and luckily catch him or her in the bathroom. You:
Test 23 of 48
7.3 Ready for Coaching Mostly True / Mostly False
I have a strong desire to improve myself.
I welcome suggestions for better ways of behaving.
I am really honest with myself about my strengths and weaknesses.
I welcome negative feedback.
I follow through on commitments to change myself.
I am very open with my peers about any mistakes I make.
I draw my boss's attention to my successes.
After making a mistake, I immediately let the affected people know about it and propose a solution.
Test 24 of 48
Guidance Describes your job, not your personality. Also ask which items are Herzberg motivators and which are hygiene factors.
8.1 Are Your Needs Met? Mostly True / Mostly False
I feel physically safe at work.
I have good health benefits.
I am satisfied with what I'm getting paid for my work.
I feel that my job is secure as long as I want it.
I have good friends at work.
I have enough time away from my work to enjoy other things in life.
I feel appreciated at work.
People at my workplace respect me as a professional and expert in my field.
I feel that my job allows me to realize my full potential.
I feel that I am realizing my potential as an expert in my line of work.
I feel I'm always learning new things that help me to do my work better.
There is a lot of creativity involved in my work.
Test 25 of 48
8.2 Your Approach to Motivating Others Mostly True / Mostly False
I ask the other person what rewards they value for high performance.
I find out if the person has the ability to do what needs to be done.
I explain exactly what needs to be done for the person I'm trying to motivate.
Before giving somebody a reward, I find out what would appeal to that person.
I negotiate what people will receive if they accomplish the goal.
I make sure people have the ability to achieve performance targets.
I give special recognition when others' work is very good.
I only reward people if their performance is up to standard.
I use a variety of rewards to reinforce exceptional performance.
I generously praise people who perform well.
I promptly commend others when they do a better-than- average job.
I publicly compliment others when they do outstanding work.
Test 26 of 48
Guidance If engagement relates to satisfaction and performance as expected, Part A should be substantially higher than Part B. The leadership question is what your instructor did to produce that gap.
8.3 Are You Engaged? Mostly True / Mostly False
PART A (favourite course) — I made sure to study on a regular basis.
PART B (least-favourite course) — I made sure to study on a regular basis.
PART A (favourite course) — I put forth a lot of effort.
PART B (least-favourite course) — I put forth a lot of effort.
PART A (favourite course) — I found ways to make the course material relevant to my life.
PART B (least-favourite course) — I found ways to make the course material relevant to my life.
PART A (favourite course) — I found ways to make the course interesting to me.
PART B (least-favourite course) — I found ways to make the course interesting to me.
PART A (favourite course) — I raised my hand in class.
PART B (least-favourite course) — I raised my hand in class.
PART A (favourite course) — I had fun in class.
PART B (least-favourite course) — I had fun in class.
PART A (favourite course) — I participated actively in small group discussions.
PART B (least-favourite course) — I participated actively in small group discussions.
PART A (favourite course) — I helped fellow students.
PART B (least-favourite course) — I helped fellow students.
Test 27 of 48
9.1 Am I Networked? Mostly True / Mostly False
I learn early on about changes going on in the organization that might affect me or my job.
I have a clear belief about the positive value of active networking.
I am good at staying in touch with others.
I network as much to help other people solve problems as to help myself.
I am fascinated by other people and what they do.
I frequently use lunches to meet and network with new people.
I regularly participate in charitable causes.
I maintain a list of friends and colleagues to whom I send holiday cards.
I build relationships with people of different gender, race, and nationality than myself.
I maintain contact with people from previous organizations and school groups.
I actively give information to subordinates, peers, and my boss.
I know and talk with peers in other organizations.
Test 28 of 48
Guidance The book's key lists items 7-11 for the asking-questions score; item 12 is included here so that all 12 items are scored, giving both scales the same 0-6 range.
9.2 Listening and Asking Questions Mostly True / Mostly False
I am extremely attentive to what others say.
I deliberately show people that I am listening to them.
I really enjoy listening very carefully to people.
My mind does not wander when someone is talking.
I often restate what the person said and ask if I got it right.
I usually think about a response while a person is still talking.
I often ask people to clarify what they mean.
I ask questions in every conversation.
I am genuinely curious in conversations about what other people think.
During a conversation, I frequently probe for deeper information.
I inquire about others' points of view on topics.
I don't hesitate to ask what may appear to be dumb questions.
Test 29 of 48
9.3 Do You Speak with Candor? Mostly True / Mostly False
I say exactly what I think to people.
I never hesitate to hurt people's feelings by telling the truth.
I like to be strictly candid about what I say.
I am very straightforward when giving feedback.
I present evidence for my opinions.
I am an extremely frank communicator.
Test 30 of 48
10.1 Individual or Team? Mostly True / Mostly False
I prefer to work on a team rather than do tasks individually.
Given a choice, I try to work by myself rather than face the hassles of group work.
I enjoy the personal interaction when working with others.
I prefer to do my own work and let others do theirs.
I get more satisfaction from a group victory than an individual victory.
Teamwork is not worthwhile when people do not do their share.
I feel good when I work with others even when we disagree.
I prefer to rely on myself rather than others to do a job or assignment.
I find that working as a member of a team increases my ability to perform well.
It annoys me to do work as a member of a team.
Test 31 of 48
Guidance No member is expected to perform all five parts. Scoring Mostly True on everything means you were playing a leader role.
10.2 Are You a Contributing Team Member? Mostly True / Mostly False
I proposed a clear vision of team purpose.
I initiated up-front discussions of team goals and objectives.
I suggested corrective actions to improve performance.
I helped coordinate team members.
I came to meetings well prepared.
I followed through on promises and commitments.
I was a focused, active listener.
I proactively engaged others in problem solving.
I gave team members appreciation and support.
I praised people for a job well done.
Test 32 of 48
10.3 How Do You Handle Team Conflict? Mostly True / Mostly False
I try hard to win my position.
I strongly assert my opinion in a disagreement.
I raise my voice to get other people to accept my position.
I feel that differences are not worth arguing about.
I would usually avoid a person who wants to discuss a disagreement.
I would rather keep my views to myself than argue.
I give in a little if other people do the same.
I will split the difference to reach an agreement.
I typically give up some points in exchange for others.
I don't want to hurt other people's feelings.
I am quick to agree when someone I am arguing with makes a good point.
I try to smooth over disagreements.
I suggest a solution that includes the other person's point of view.
I consider the merits of other viewpoints as equal to my own.
I try to include the other person's ideas to create an acceptable solution.
Test 33 of 48
Guidance A large gap in either direction suggests you may be undervaluing the other side. The two scores always sum to 15.
11.1 Values Balancing A or B
Test 34 of 48
Guidance Reverse-polarity scale: a high score is a development signal, not a strength.
11.2 Unconscious Bias Mostly True / Mostly False
I prefer to be in work teams with people who think like me. _
I have avoided talking about culture differences with people I met from different cultures because I didn't want to say the wrong thing. _
My mind has jumped to a conclusion without first hearing all sides of a story. _
The first thing I notice about people is the physical characteristics that make them different from the norm. _
Before I hire someone, I have a picture in mind of what the person should look like. _
I typically ignore movies, magazines, and TV programs that are targeted toward groups and values that are different from mine. _
When someone makes a bigoted remark or joke, I don't confront them about it. _
I prefer not to discuss sensitive topics such as race, age, gender, sexuality, or religion at work. _
There are people I like but would feel uncomfortable inviting to be with my family or close friends.
If I were to seek a mentor, I would want someone culturally similar to myself.
Test 35 of 48
Guidance Rate importance to your colleague group from 1 (not at all important) to 5 (very important). These are averages, not sums.
11.3 Social Values 1-5
To compromise one's wishes to act together with your colleagues?
Very inaccurateVery accurate
To be loyal to your colleagues?
Very inaccurateVery accurate
To follow norms established by your colleagues?
Very inaccurateVery accurate
To maintain a stable environment rather than “rock the boat”?
Very inaccurateVery accurate
To not break the rules?
Very inaccurateVery accurate
To be a specialist or professional rather than a manager?
Very inaccurateVery accurate
To have an opportunity for high earnings?
Very inaccurateVery accurate
To have an opportunity for advancement to higher-level jobs?
Very inaccurateVery accurate
To work with people who cooperate well with one another?
Very inaccurateVery accurate
To have a good working relationship with your leader?
Very inaccurateVery accurate
To have a leader who gives detailed instructions?
Very inaccurateVery accurate
To avoid disagreement with a leader?
Very inaccurateVery accurate
Test 36 of 48
Guidance This box rates a boss, coach or teacher who led you. The book then asks you to answer the same 12 items about yourself as a leader.
12.1 Transformational Leadership Mostly True / Mostly False
Listened carefully to my concerns
Showed conviction in his/her values
Helped me focus on developing my strengths
Was enthusiastic about our mission
Provided coaching advice for my development
Talked optimistically about the future
Encouraged my self-development
Fostered a clear understanding of important values and beliefs
Provided feedback on how I was doing
Inspired us with his/her plans for the future
Taught me how to develop my abilities
Gained others' commitment to his/her dream
Test 37 of 48
Guidance ADAPTED: box 12.1 rates someone who led you, and then instructs you to answer the same 12 questions for yourself as a leader. This is that self-version. The 12 items have been shifted from past tense about a boss to present tense about you; nothing else was changed.
12.1b Transformational Leadership - yourself as leader Mostly True / Mostly False
I listen carefully to others' concerns
I show conviction in my values
I help others focus on developing their strengths
I am enthusiastic about our mission
I provide coaching advice for others' development
I talk optimistically about the future
I encourage others' self-development
I foster a clear understanding of important values and beliefs
I provide feedback on how people are doing
I inspire people with my plans for the future
I teach people how to develop their abilities
I gain others' commitment to my vision
Test 38 of 48
12.2 What's Your Mach? Mostly True / Mostly False
Overall, it is better to be humble and honest than to be successful and dishonest.
If you trust someone completely, you are asking for trouble.
A leader should take action only when it is morally right.
A good way to handle people is to tell them what they like to hear.
There is no excuse for telling a white lie to someone.
It makes sense to flatter important people.
Most people who get ahead as leaders have led very moral lives.
It is better to not tell people the real reason you did something unless it benefits you to do so.
The vast majority of people are brave, good, and kind.
It is hard to get to the top without sometimes cutting corners.
Test 39 of 48
Guidance Rank the four options in each of the six sets: 4 = best describes you, down to 1 = least like you. Each score ranges 6-24 and the four total 60. A low score may indicate a blind spot; new leaders often have one about politics, and the symbolic frame usually develops last.
12.3 Your Leadership Orientation Rank 4=most like me ... 1=least
In each question, rank the four options: 4 = best describes you, down to 1 = least like you. Use each number once per question.
Q1. My strongest skills are:
Analytical skills
Interpersonal skills
Political skills
Flair for drama
Q2. The best way to describe me is:
Technical expert
Good listener
Skilled negotiator
Inspirational leader
Q3. What has helped me the most to be successful is my ability to:
Make good decisions
Coach and develop people
Build strong alliances and a power base
Inspire and excite others
Q4. What people are most likely to notice about me is my:
Attention to detail
Concern for people
Ability to succeed in the face of conflict and opposition
Charisma
Q5. My most important leadership trait is:
Clear, logical thinking
Caring and support for others
Toughness and aggressiveness
Imagination and creativity
Q6. I am best described as:
An analyst
A humanist
A politician
A visionary
Test 40 of 48
13.1 My Personal Vision Mostly True / Mostly False
I can describe a compelling image of my future. _
Life to me seems more exciting than routine. _
I have created very clear life goals and aims. _
I feel that my personal existence is very meaningful. _
In my life, I see a reason for being here. _
I have discovered a satisfying "calling" in life.
I feel that I have a unique life purpose to fulfill.
I will know when I have achieved my purpose.
I talk to people about my personal vision.
I know how to harness my creativity and use my talents.
Test 41 of 48
13.2 Visionary Leadership Mostly True / Mostly False
I have a clear understanding of where we are going.
I work to get others committed to our desired future.
I initiate discussion with others about the kind of future I would like us to create together.
I show others how their interests can be realized by working toward a common vision.
I look ahead and forecast what I expect in the future.
I make certain that the activities I manage are broken down into manageable chunks.
I seek future challenges for the group.
I spend time and effort making certain that people adhere to the values and outcomes that have been agreed on.
I inspire others with my ideas for the future.
I give special recognition when others' work is consistent with the vision.
Test 42 of 48
Guidance Difference of 2 or less = a mid adaptor/innovator style. 4-6 = moderately strong style. 8-10 = a strong style; you would almost certainly want to work in the area of your strength.
13.3 Your Strategy Style A or B
When keeping records, I tend to
If I run a group or a project, I
My thinking style could be more accurately described as
In my office or home, things are
I take pride in developing
I can best help strategy by making sure there is
One of my strengths is
For me to work at my best, it is more important to have
I work best when
I am most effective when I emphasize
Test 43 of 48
Guidance Rates the organization you worked in, not you.
14.1 Working in a Responsive Culture Mostly True / Mostly False
Good ideas got serious consideration from management above me
Management above me was interested in ideas and suggestions from people at my level in the organization.
When suggestions were made to management above me, they received fair evaluation.
Management did not expect me to challenge or change the status quo.
Management specifically encouraged me to bring about improvements in my workplace.
Management above me took action on recommendations made from people at my level.
Management rewarded me for correcting problems.
Management clearly expected me to improve work unit procedures and practices.
I felt free to make recommendations to management above me to change existing practices.
Good ideas did not get communicated upward because management above me was not very approachable.
Test 44 of 48
Guidance In each row use all four values once: 1 = would not prefer at all, 2 = would prefer on occasion, 4 = would prefer often, 8 = would prefer most of all. The four column totals must sum to 210. Your personal values align with the culture on which you score highest, though all four sets exist within you.
14.2 Culture Preference Inventory Use 1, 2, 4 and 8 once per row
In each row use all four values once: 1 = would not prefer at all, 2 = on occasion, 4 = often, 8 = most of all.
1.
Aggressiveness
Cost efficiency
Experimentation
Fairness
2.
Perfection
Obedience
Risk taking
Agreement
3.
Pursue goals
Solve problems
Be flexible
Develop people's careers
4.
Apply careful analysis
Rely on proven approaches
Look for creative approaches
Build consensus
5.
Initiative
Rationality
Responsiveness
Collaboration
6.
Highly capable
Productive and accurate
Receptive to brainstorming
Committed to the team
7.
Be the best in our field
Have secure jobs
Recognition for innovations
Equal status
8.
Decide and act quickly
Follow plans and priorities
Refuse to be pressured
Provide guidance and support
9.
Realistic
Systematic
Broad and flexible
Sensitive to the needs of others
10.
Energetic and ambitious
Polite and formal
Open-minded
Agreeable and self-confident
11.
Use key facts
Use accurate and complete data
Use broad coverage of many options
Use limited data and personal opinion
12.
Competitive
Disciplined
Imaginative
Supportive
13.
Challenging assignments
Influence over others
Achieving creativity
Acceptance by the group
14.
Best solution
Good working environment
New approaches or ideas
Personal fulfillment
Test 45 of 48
14.3 How Spiritual Are You? Mostly True / Mostly False
I often reflect on the meaning of life.
I want to find a community where I can grow spiritually.
I have made real personal sacrifices in order to make the world a better place.
Sometimes when I look at an ordinary thing I feel that I am seeing it fresh for the first time.
I sometimes have unexpected flashes of insight or understand- ing while relaxing.
It is important to me to find meaning and mission in the world.
I often feel a strong sense of unity or connection with all the people around me.
I have had experiences that made my role in life clear to me.
After reflecting on something for a long time, I have learned to trust my feelings rather than logical reasons.
I am often transfixed by loveliness in nature.
Test 46 of 48
Guidance Reverse-polarity scale: a high score is a development signal.
15.1 Resistance to Change Mostly True / Mostly False
I generally consider changes in my life to be a negative thing.
When I am told of a change of plans, I may tense up a bit.
Once I have made plans, I am not likely to change them.
I often change my mind.
Whenever my life fits a stable routine, I look for ways to change it.
I feel less stress when things go according to plan.
I sometimes avoid making personal changes even when the change would be good for me.
My views are very consistent over time.
I prefer a routine day to a day full of unexpected surprises.
If I were informed of a significant change in my work, I would tighten up.
When someone pressures me to change something, I tend to resist it.
Once I have come to a conclusion, I stick to it.
Test 47 of 48
15.2 Are You a Change Leader? Mostly True / Mostly False
I often tried to adopt improved procedures for doing my job.
I often tried to change how my job was executed in order to be more effective.
I often tried to bring about improved procedures for the work unit or department.
I often tried to institute new work methods that were more effective for the company.
I often tried to change organizational rules or policies that were nonproductive or counterproductive.
I often made constructive suggestions for improving how things operate within the organization.
I often tried to correct a faulty procedure or practice.
I often tried to eliminate redundant or unnecessary procedures.
I often tried to implement solutions to pressing organizational problems.
I often tried to introduce new structures, technologies, or approaches to improve efficiency.
Test 48 of 48
Guidance Check every adjective you believe accurately describes you. Some checked words subtract a point.
15.3 Do You Have a Creative Personality? X if it describes you