Print this survey or number a piece of paper 1-20 and answer the following questions by circling one answer that best represents your leadership values and experiences. The answer key at the bottom of the page will help you to to determine if you are an emerging or an experienced leader.
Questions: 3 = Frequently 2 = Sometimes 1 = Not at All
1. I have integrity 3 2 1
2. I am action-oriented and have a strong 3 2 1
drive to achieve my goals
3. I supervise or manage others at my place of 3 2 1
employment
4. Status is very important to me 3 2 1
5. I listen carefully when someone gives me 3 2 1
positive or negative feedback
6. I value professional development and 3 2 1
personal learning
7. I volunteer on a regular basis 3 2 1
8. I trust others 3 2 1
9. I am self-confident, yet aware of others 3 2 1
who contribute to my success
10. I have the ability to commend those I work 3 2 1
with on projects
11. I am a positive person 3 2 1
12. I can delegate tasks in order to implement a 3 2 1
new project or procedure
13. I work well in a group to set and accomplish goals 3 2 1
14. I serve on several college or community 3 2 1
committees
15. I view problems as opportunities to learn 3 2 1
16. I think of myself as a leader 3 2 1
17. I take responsibility for both good 3 2 1
and bad decisions
18. I manage conflict effectively 3 2 1
19. I come up with new suggestions and ideas often 3 2 1
20. I am aware of my strengths and weaknesses 3 2 1
Now that you have finished the leadership survey, follow the answer key listed below and total your points.
If you scored 20-44 points you are an Emerging Leader. Click here to learn to further develop your leadership skills.
If you scored 45-60 points you are an Experienced Leader. Click here to further enhance your leadership skills