Leadership Survey
Leadership Survey
Leadership Survey
5 4 3 2 1
2. I am honest and fair. 5 4 3 2 1
3. I make decisions with input from others. 5 4 3 2 1
4. My actions are consistent. 5 4 3 2 1
5. I give others the information they need to do their 5 4 3 2 1
jobs.
6. I keep focused through follow-up. 5 4 3 2 1
7. I listen to feedback and ask questions. 5 4 3 2 1
8. I show loyalty to the company and to the team 5 4 3 2 1
members.
9. I create an atmosphere of growth. 5 4 3 2 1
10. I have wide visibility. 5 4 3 2 1
11. I give praise and recognition. 5 4 3 2 1
12. I criticize constructively and address problems. 5 4 3 2 1
13. I develop plans. 5 4 3 2 1
14. I have a vision on where we are going and set long 5 4 3 2 1
term goals.
15. I set objectives and follow them through to 5 4 3 2 1
completion.
16. I display tolerance and flexibility. 5 4 3 2 1
17. I can be assertive when needed. 5 4 3 2 1
18. I am a Champion of change. 5 4 3 2 1
19. I treat others with respect and dignity. 5 4 3 2 1
20. I make myself available and accessible. 5 4 3 2 1
21. I want to take charge. 5 4 3 2 1
22. I accept ownership for team decisions. 5 4 3 2 1
23. I set guidelines for how others are to treat one 5 4 3 2 1
another.
24. I manage by "walking around" (the front line is the 5 4 3 2 1
bottom line).
25. I am close to the business and have a broad view 5 4 3 2 1
of where we are going.
26. I coach team members. 5 4 3 2 1
27. I determine manpower requirements for my 5 4 3 2 1
department and write job descriptions for them.
28. I interview and select the most qualified candidate 5 4 3 2 1
for an open job position.
29. I provide new employees with on-the-job training. 5 4 3 2 1
30. I determine resources, material, and supply 5 4 3 2 1
requirements for my department.
31. I developed a budget for my department. 5 4 3 2 1
32. I can respond to an employee who is upset with me 5 4 3 2 1
or someone else in the organization.
33. I have counseled employees who have personal 5 4 3 2 1
problems (family, health, financial).
34. I react to situations in which the quality of an 5 4 3 2 1
employee's work goes into a decline.
35. I deal with employees who have performance 5 4 3 2 1
issues, such as suspected of substance abuse or
chronically late.
36. I reward employees for good performances. 5 4 3 2 1
37. I conduct formal employee performance 5 4 3 2 1
appraisals.
38. I can make a presentation to a group of peers 5 4 3 2 1
and/or seniors.
39. I write reports to be distributed to a group of peers 5 4 3 2 1
and/or seniors.
40. I have a deep-rooted understanding of the 5 4 3 2 1
functions of my organization.
41. I am curious. 5 4 3 2 1
42. I know how to sell. 5 4 3 2 1
43. I am a good learner. 5 4 3 2 1
44. I know how to influence people and get support. 5 4 3 2 1
45. I admit my mistakes and take responsibility for my 5 4 3 2 1
actions.
46. I like to talk to people and I am a great listener. 5 4 3 2 1
47. I am a good delegator. 5 4 3 2 1
48. I can separate the important issues from 5 4 3 2 1
inconsequential ones.
49. I have integrity and can be trusted. 5 4 3 2 1
50. I am political only when needed. 5 4 3 2 1
TOTAL
Scoring
Total each of the five columns and then add the five columns together for your final score. The
maximum score is 250 while the minimum score is 50.
As mentioned earlier, there are no right or wrong answers. This means there are no right or
wrong scores. This survey is designed to show you the areas you need to improve in. You lowest
scoring answers are the areas you need to improve. See your supervisor or training department
for resources to help you to become more proficient in your weak areas.
Use the table below for a general guideline of where you stand.
175 and above - You are well on your way to becoming a leader.
125 to 174 - You are getting close.
124 and below - Don't Give up! Many before you have continued with their studies to
become some of the finest leaders around.
Use this assessment to help you to determine what skills and abilities you can continue to
improve (Strengths) and what skills and abilities you need to develop (Opportunities for growth).