Leadership Ability Assessment Test

See your leadership potential and psychological strengths in about 10 minutes. 50 items reveal growth areas like influence, initiative, and confidence for coaching, training, or hiring.

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28/50

Leadership Ability (LA)

Measures the strength of a person’s self-reported leadership traits and readiness to take initiative and influence others in group settings.

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0 – 25: Low | 26 – 40: Average | 41 – 50: High / Dictatorial tendency

A score of 28 falls in the Average range, suggesting a moderate expression of leadership qualities with room to further develop confidence, initiative, and influence.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Aspiring Team Leads

41%OF USERS

Individual contributors considering a first leadership role take it to gauge their confidence, initiative, and influence potential.

Coaching and Training Clients

34%OF USERS

People in leadership programs or coaching use it to pinpoint which inner resources to strengthen for leading others.

Recruitment and Promotion Candidates

25%OF USERS

Job applicants or employees up for advancement take it to assess leadership readiness beyond past performance.

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Leadership Abilities Scale (LAS)

Average

19.7

Normal range

11.8 — 27.6

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this assessment measure?

It measures psychological resources linked to leadership potential, such as confidence, initiative, and influence. It does not measure current managerial performance or job outcomes.

How long does it take to complete, and how many items are included?

Typical completion time is about 10 minutes. The questionnaire includes 50 items.

How should items be answered?

Select the response that best matches typical behavior and attitudes. Answer all items and avoid overthinking individual questions.

How should results be interpreted?

Scores reflect relative strengths and development needs in leadership-related traits. Results should be combined with other information when making selection or development decisions.

Is there a separate tool for evaluating leadership effectiveness in practice?

Yes, a companion questionnaire is available to assess observed leadership results and skill application. Using both tools provides a broader view of potential and performance.

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About This Assessment

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Leadership Ability Assessment Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This instrument is designed to support a brief appraisal of leadership-related personal resources and self-perceived tendencies. The Leadership Ability Assessment is typically used to summarize perceived strengths and areas for development relevant to taking on leadership roles.

It is a self-report questionnaire consisting of 50 items and typically takes about 10 minutes to complete. Items generally address qualities commonly associated with leadership potential (e.g., initiative, confidence, influence), and results are intended to inform screening or developmental discussions rather than to serve as a direct measure of job performance. The Leadership Ability Assessment is attributed to Bernard M. Bass and Ralph M. Stogdill.

Author: Bernard M. Bass, Ralph M. Stogdill

Literature: Bass, B. M., & Riggio, R. E. Transformational leadership (2nd ed.). Psychology Press. 2006.

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