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Leader's Labyrinth Self-Survey 1

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1. To what extent do you step forward when the pressure is on?

1 = I usually wait to be told 5 = I consistently step in first

2. To what extent do people look to you first when things go wrong?

1 = Rarely or never 5 = Almost always

3. To what extent do you hide behind 'not my job' when things get messy?

1 = Almost always 5 = Never — I take responsibility

4. To what extent do you know your values and your 'why'?

1 = I rarely think about it 5 = I’m crystal clear

5. To what extent do you allow yourself to be known beyond your job title?

1 = I keep everything hidden 5 = I’m open and authentic

6. To what extent are you aware of the excuses you tell yourself?

1 = Rarely aware 5 = Very aware and I challenge myself

7. To what extent do you believe you inspire others to follow you?

1 = Not at all 5 = Strongly inspirational

8. To what extent do you deliberately build credibility and trustworthiness?

1 = Hardly ever 5 = Consistently

9. To what extent would people stick with you if they weren’t paid to?

1 = Nobody would 5 = Most people would

10. To what extent do you give clear direction versus just setting tasks?

1 = Mostly just tasks 5 = Always clear direction

11. To what extent do you hover or meddle after setting direction?

1 = Constantly 5 = Rarely or never

12. To what extent do you allow your team to try and fail?

1 = Never 5 = Always

13. To what extent do you demonstrate personal skin in the game?

1 = Rarely 5 = Always

14. To what extent do you step up first before asking others to step up?

1 = Rarely 5 = Always

15. To what extent do you truly listen rather than just wait to speak?

1 = Rarely 5 = Always

16. To what extent do you prepare to be brief and clear in communication?

1 = Rarely 5 = Always

17. To what extent do you build shared context and a compelling future?

1 = Rarely 5 = Always

18. To what extent do you pause and breathe before responding?

1 = Rarely 5 = Almost always

19. To what extent do you lead with presence rather than panic?

1 = Rarely 5 = Almost always

20. To what extent do you expect pushback as part of leadership?

1 = Never 5 = Always

21. To what extent do you listen for what’s underneath resistance?

1 = Never 5 = Always

22. To what extent do you balance holding direction with dealing with concerns?

1 = Poorly 5 = Very well