Leadership Assessment Test - the question form
Questions: 30 · 6 minutes
1. As a leader, I set a clear strategic direction that enables us to win in the marketplace.
1 – Not at all true
2 – True to a small extent
3 – True to some extent
4 – True to a great extent
5 – Completely true
2. I help people focus on a few key business priorities and clearly defined goals.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Slightly true
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Mostly true
5 – Completely true
3. I build consensus on the actions needed and on the allocation of roles and responsibilities.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Slightly true
3 – Somewhat true
4 – True to a large extent
5 – Completely true
4. I instill in others a sense of purpose and a desire to achieve success.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Slightly true
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Mostly true
5 – Completely true
5. I make timely decisions about difficult problems.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Slightly true
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Largely true
5 – Completely true
6. I provide people with the resources and authority they need to succeed.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Slightly true
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Largely true
5 – Completely true
7. I use my authority and provide personal support to help others develop and learn.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Slightly true
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Mostly true
5 – Completely true
8. I expect people to meet the highest standards of performance.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Slightly true
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Largely true
5 – Completely true
9. I recognize and reward those who succeed, and take action with those who are not performing (e.g., provide feedback, development, or dismissal).
1 – Not true at all
2 – Slightly true
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Largely true
5 – Completely true
10. Overall, I achieve the results I promise.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Slightly true
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Mostly true
5 – Completely true
11. I follow the organization's strategic vision and values.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Slightly true
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Largely true
5 – Completely true
12. I require employees in the organization to meet the highest ethical standards.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Slightly true
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Largely true
5 – Completely true
13. I openly share my point of view with employees at all levels (even if it differs from other people’s beliefs and values).
1 – Not true at all
2 – Slightly true
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Largely true
5 – Completely true
14. I act in ways that are consistent with the values and beliefs I express.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Slightly true
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Largely true
5 – Completely true
15. I accept reality as it is when I am confronted with hard truths about our company, our products, and our employees.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Slightly true
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Mostly true
5 – Completely true
16. I create an environment where people can address problems openly and honestly without fear of retaliation.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Slightly true
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Mostly true
5 – Completely true
17. I express my intentions openly and avoid any form of manipulating others in my interactions with them.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Slightly true
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Largely true
5 – Completely true
18. I try to be fair toward other people when problems or difficult issues arise.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Slightly true
3 – True to some extent
4 – True to a great extent
5 – Completely true
19. I keep my word and follow through on my commitments to others.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Slightly true
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Largely true
5 – Completely true
20. Overall, I act with integrity.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Slightly true
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Largely true
5 – Completely true
21. I work to create a shared vision and a sense of common purpose.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Slightly true
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Largely true
5 – Completely true
22. I believe that people are capable of a great deal, and I allow them to act independently.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Slightly true
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Largely true
5 – Completely true
23. I try to understand other people's perspectives and the problems they face.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Slightly true
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Largely true
5 – Completely true
24. I try to ensure support for those whose work is not going well (training, other roles, practical help, etc.).
1 – Completely untrue
2 – Slightly true
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Largely true
5 – Completely true
25. I am always accessible to employees and willing to engage in dialogue with them about key business issues.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Slightly true
3 – True to some extent
4 – True to a considerable extent
5 – Completely true
26. I treat others as business partners, sharing risks and rewards with them.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Slightly true
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Largely true
5 – Completely true
27. I show concern for people and do not treat them merely as a means to an end.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Slightly true
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Mostly true
5 – Completely true
28. I expect people to achieve results in ways that are consistent with our values.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Slightly true
3 – Somewhat true
4 – True to a great extent
5 – Completely true
29. I meet people’s needs to help offset the situational demands placed on them.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Slightly true
3 – True to some extent
4 – True to a large extent
5 – Completely true
30. Overall, I show concern for employees at all levels.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Slightly true
3 – Somewhat true
4 – Mostly true
5 – Completely true